Son, your first car isn't about showing off. It's about training for your life. First, don't buy an expensive one. You'll scratch it, hit it, forget the handbrake, and crash into a pole. And that's okay. Second, buy something simple and reliable. No turbos, no complicated electronics, no air suspension. The simpler it is, the less you'll cry at the service station. Third, a manual transmission is better than an automatic for starting. You'll learn to feel the car, the clutch, the revs. You'll be