I would suggest not buying an expensive car for your first car . Until you get more experience driving , you may have fender-benders , etc. and you wouldn't want to do that to an expensive car . Get you a cheap car and get your experience then later move up to that more desirable vehicle . As for the ex-police Crown Vic's not being powerful , I have to disagree ! You seldom see anyone outrun them ! Of course , the old " two-way " radio helps immensely . But still , they will RUN....! If you don't believe it , try whatever you drive against the " men in blue " and their Crown Vic's and I think you may have a change of heart and opinion as well !