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I would think you would want to drive something manufactured by GM. But don't compare an older 911 to a new Camaro. Any new car is going to be a different beast than any older car, even a few years old.

If you're just starting out, you need to look at your car as an important part of your financial planning and investments. Think about it. Your car will be the second largest purchase you are likely to make in your life and is the largest purchase you've made so far. Money you spend on a car is money you can't use to buy a house, invest, put toward retirement, spend for vacations, etc. If you buy a car that is expensive to operate or needs a lot of ongoing repairs, you're putting yourself behind the eightball from the beginning.

Your first car should be something that is cheap and reliable. Save up the money you save buy having a cheap reliable car and buy a fun second car when you can afford it easily, and preferably pay cash for it. I paid for my 911 with the money I saved by driving a Toyota Camry. I have no regrets.

My advice would be to get something made by GM, something that can give you a little sense of fun and is capable of playing with, but somethign cheap and reliable. Get the Corvette with the next car.