Manual. And I don't understand why women 'need' an auto.
In North America, a lot of women can't drive manual. In fact, lots of guys can't drive manual nowadays because, hey, an iPad is much more cooler than a car!
I have a Tip and will admit a stick would have been nice. However with my 98, the clearance in the foot well would have been tricky to drive with my size 13 feet. So one consideration would have been there ability to drive the car comfortable. I had a similar issue with a 97 Mustang.
__________________ My Porsche mechanic drives a Saturn. '98 Artic Silver w/ Tip