Is buying a Civic worth the risk?

[ViPER1313]

on the street, yes i'm sure he can handle it, but a 190hp hatch on the track as a beginner is f'ing scary... much more than an sho would be. ask ryan, he's had students with them.

I think it's a better idea to buy a faster car, start off taking it slow on track and speeding up as you gain more experience / confidence then to buy a slow car so you can take it balls to the wall. The latter just leaves you wanting a faster car a few months later.

Have power = don't have to use it all.
No power = spend more money to get more.