Obviously your parents didn't learn from this either. Allowing a 16 year old to have an s200 when he doesn't even know how to drive? he totals it and next is a turbo subaru? lol. What are they thinking? I would make sure you never step into anything smaller than an SUV at least until you mature and become experienced.

I give the parents half the blame.

I have a friend who is just like lowap2. Gives 2 fucks about a $9000 car his mother bought him. Why? Because mom just signed a check and he has no idea where it came from. You don't see the value in things until it comes out your own pocket and you have to work for it.

Arguing with a 16 year old is a never ending argument. They know it all. Think back to when you were 16 lol.
I'm done.