I have had my liscense for about a year now and have had to drive around in my dad's beautiful 1998 Ford Escort (American model) 5spd. my parents say that if i wan tto get a car i will have to pay for a good portion of it. this is a problem because i have no money. Though, assunming i get some, are there any cars that are cheap to buy,run, and insure , but arent boring to dive? your 1st car stories are welcomed as well .