for a 16 yr old, it's pretty cool to get a BMW in the 1985-89 range, especially when used BMWs are getting cheaper, my first BMW when i was in high school was a 1978 328i. it was the worst car i ever had to drive but after i got it fixed, it was actually fun, no power steering but you get used to it, i have then since moved up to a 1984 315 but it was an automatic, i loved the body style on that, the engine was just retarded, had to sell it but i went to the 5-series and got a 1988 528e, i handed it down to my sister because i go to school and have to drive a honda civic, it's good on gas mileage and i like it (eff you if you don't but i don't care) but now im looking for another 3-series, at your age, ur lucky to be considering a BMW as ur first car, thank ur parents for that, good luck in finding a good BMW.