since you mentioned that it was your first car, i'd say do it if you can swing it money wise, but it's gonna suck. everytime you turn around theres gonna be a cop following you (i know since my first car was a 94 5.0. i was a good respectable driver and was still harassed.... but i have yet to get a ticket just some warnings and one noise violation ticket that i fought and won) other than that you'll love it, you'll want to dump all of your money into it is the only downside. as far as being a fast car, its a car with a lot of potential with some mods it can be relatively fast, but the 87-93's are lighter and consequently quicker.