If I buy the older 2008-2009 models, then I can still get loan if I buy within this 1 year if I want to. Actually that newer model is really tempting now coz it's even faster at 136hp/160nm with 6 speed too! That should be pretty fun to drive, even beating my old 4G93 back then!
But I also don't want to spend too much coz they might get some fender benders along the way later.
I try to get a car which is not too old (within 10 yrs old max) so will not give too much headache especially to them as new drivers. I don't want later they got stranded and I have to rescue them from anywhere.
No, it's not. It's just kinda sporty little car but not yet a performance car. IMHO entry level performance cars is like the Integra/Civic Type R, S2000, or Subaru WRX Turbo non STI, or something with similar performance. Then real performance car starts with the Evo or those that can accelerate from 0-100 in 5 secs or less.
My older son actually told me why I don't just buy an Evo for myself so he also can learn to drive manual using that car! Then I said, "yeah right, in your dreams son! If I were to buy an Evo, I might let you drive it only when you're already very good and with me in the car so I can set the boost all the way down!"