Originally Posted by axemansean

Here is my suggestion... take it for what its worth.

Get something older and get an automatic because you are learning to drive and don't need another thing to complicate matters. Since you are a new driver history says you will get into little fender benders and so on. Its normal, so I would recommend not spending $15k on a car thats a manual and pouring another $15k in mods only to realize driving takes a while to perfect and get into a fender bender and screw your precious car up.

Good luck with the test, don't get cocky and you'll do fine.