Bought my first automatic transmission, a Nissan pickup, in 2020.
Still driving the stick hi-mileage Corolla until it dies, could be awhile.
I got the auto truck because no sticks were available at the time and I cannot guarantee my knees going forwards.
"...if the gentlemen of Virginia shall send us a dozen of their sons, we would take great care in their education, instruct them in all we know, and make men of them." Canasatego 1744