V8,
I sincerely hope that you take something away from this thread. It's obvious that you won't accept what we're telling you just as I probably wouldn't at your age either. However, just think about what's being said. There's no reason to even continue defending yourself as it seems that everything you say only affirms what we have deducted already. The bottom line is teenagers always feel invincible. As a matter of fact, I felt that way well into college. Then one day you'll wake up and realize, holy crap, I could die tomorrow. For me it was when a high school friend of mine died in a bar fight with his younger brother and girlfriend were standing by his side at the end. I can't imagine seeing a loved one pass away in the prime of their life in my arms. You see, the older you get, the more stories like this you'll have and the more you'll understand the preciousness of life. Yes, adrenaline and speed are great, but you must respect and fear them at the same time due to the consequences they can cause. Read up on this board of members who have lost loved ones in car accidents, read about the guy that was on a group drive with his M3 and had his car flip and burn up while he was still inside. Read about how his friends heard his cries while he was trapped inside and there was nothing they could do for him. Then imagine that that could be you or your friends on this drive. God forbid it would ever happen to you or anyone you know, but please understand that's REALITY and things like that DO happen. Good luck in your decision, but please think before you buy and think every time you stick the keys into the ignition of ANY car.