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Originally Posted by bdavis89
IBTL
Seriously sick of the kids getting the car from mommy and daddy, then post on here saying they're super responsible. Just stop. You're a 17, going on 18 male wanting to get a $30k+ performance car. The testosterone flows, we all get it, so stop trying to convince yourself you're going to drive slow. If you wanted a nice car with status, etc. and didn't care about the speed element, you'd be getting a Lexus or BMW from your parents, who can obviously afford it.
That being said, don't take a $30k+ sports car and destroy the transmission trying to learn stick. Learn stick before you buy get it.
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Sorry man but just because they are 18 doesn't mean they are irresponsible. Just because you may have been doesn't mean all male teenagers are. Yes the vast majority couldn't handle a car like the Z at that age but that doesn't mean all of them. Driving a manual transmission isn't difficult and learning on it won't destroy it. Bad habits like riding the clutch are what can wear out clutches and throwout bearings.
OP, just make sure you take care of the car, respect it, and treat it right. The good thing about a 2 seater when you are young is you can't take many people with you to be a distraction. I would strongly recommend taking some driving classes on a track and/or possibly doing auto-x to get a feel for the limits of the car and in a safe environment (its also a lot of fun!).