My first car: a 2011 Audi S4 Prestige.
It's a manual with a 3L supercharged V6 making 333 hp to the crank (280 wheel cuz AWD). It has the amazing Audi all time AWD Quattro system, and it handles AMAZINGLY in all conditions. Currently has like 40k miles, got it for $14k, absolutely loving it so far, by far the best car I've ever driven.
