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Based on this report - http://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings/vehicles-for-teens

Not many good cars for teens and possibly learning to Autocross. I had considered a 944 or 924, but just could not convince myself that those choices are good first car choices, and I really can't imagine selling the idea to my wife.

This summer, I am planning on shopping for a first car for my son. I really want: safe car, manual transmission, a car that is allowed to autocross/learn on track, pretty reliable.

Guessing a budget of $6,000-$10,000.

I am open to ideas or suggestions to start keeping an eye out for.

Thanks for the constructive suggestions.