Jeez, you spoiled california kids =)
Man, it must be nice, I'm 21 now and I haven't driven a car newer than 8 years old since i started. . .
I agree with some of the other members though, its nice to have it if you can, I also think you should pass on modding anything until you've learned to drive competently. A couple of years of experience may save you a lot of dings on that 5,000 dollars worth of mods.