Whaddup?! I'm Nathan

[Jake]

Wow, thanks for all the tips guys! I'm pretty excited to blow off my HW and look around for a 'Stang! I definitely won't buy this year, though. I have two jobs lined up back home, so I figure I'll work those during vacations and the summer to save up a good lot of cash. That, and I can imagine insurance is going to bend me over the table and screw me.

@JustinG -- I can drive stick, or should I say, I've had a little bit of practice. I'd definitely be looking for something with an auto tranny.
@Goodspeed -- YES! I am super excited about this weekend. I will be there!

Definitely wait and save up some cash. Don't look for an auto... you'll find people who will let you practice a bit on their cars (if nobody else will, I'll do it) and once you get good at a manual, you won't want an automatic in any sort of 'fun' car again.