dude im 18 and i just got a crossfire. i wouldnt change it for anything! its a great car and it was very well priced. i got it for 15k with only 17k miles. and hell yea it beats drivin a civic or tiburon. i love this car. and plus dud we're still young and to be rolin in this car is awesome. the chicks love it. and i cant complain about the power. like ive raced a 350z off the line and he beat me by 1.5 cars which i expected, i raced a 2007 mustang vs and beat him by 2 cars off role and line, i raced my buddy's 3000gt off the line and beat him by 1.5 cars up to 90mph. like its a great car. i have the automatic and i prefer this one. i know how to drive stick but this auto is fun to drive and it gets better gas milage. my friends dad get about 20mpg average (stick) while i get about 24-27. and he works at my school and lives about 2 min away from me so its not that big of a difference. he only uses it as a daily. but yea man. overall its a great car and youll love it.