@BIGJake-
Just wanted to say I'm impressed with your level headed maturity and reasoned thought throughout this escapade. Not sure I could have have pulled off such equanamity at your age. If only your grammar could catch up...
I feel pretty sure most of us would be less free with the preaching if you were a bit older. And yeah, I question the wisdom of putting such a fine sportscar in the hands of someone that hasn't suffered enough mediocre cars to really appreciate it, much less a high profile car that is expensive to maintain at a time of life when funds are usually scarce and any flying above the radar results in getting shot down.
But I like your attitude and humility, keep making lemonade. And if you can keep your ego separate from the car, and afford to maintain it, then I say ignore PL's usually very sage advice and just drive the stick out of it everywhere you go!
BOL with the replacement.