I got a 2004 acura tl silver (6-speed manual) for my first car 5 months ago and i haven't looked back since..probably one of the best cars ever made. stylish, fast, roomy, sporty. its just an amazing car. Keep trying to get him to get it for you, and don't worry about people saying your gonna wreck it. When i got mine everyone said i was gonna die in the first week and i still haven't got a single mark on it since i got it. Go for it!! plus your a straight A student. You deserve it! Best of Luck!