Hi everyone

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I would just like to know if its worth buying an old camaro SS or Mustang SVT maybe 2001 model? I can affoard a new camaro which I'm deeply inloved with and deeply considereing one. However a friend suggested I go for an old sports car as this would be my first sports car + first time in a manuel car. I have always been a 4X4 guy and automatic. So is it best if I get an old one and get used to driving a manuel sports car and then go for a new camaro? Or in 4-5 years time ( till I finish college ), it would be considered very old?
I have seen a 2001 SVT with about 70K miles and for $13 K is that worth it?
In addition I have also seen a 2002 or 2001 ( i can't remember) camaro SS with 50 K miles for roughly 15K. However, the car has many mods.
Just for the record, even If i got a stang, my opinion would never ever change. Chevys are better than ford.
PS: I don't mean to provoke any ford guys, but thats just my opinion