Most automatic transmissions will allow selection of a low gear for steep hills, AFIAA.
The only reasonable argument for manual is repair costs.
...and the ability to bump start the car. Also, towing an auto is tricky!
Having discovered those little USB battery packs that can start a car with an incredibly flat battery this no longer holds any fear for me.
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Most automatic transmissions will allow selection of a low gear for steep hills, AFIAA.
The only reasonable argument for manual is repair costs.