Is a 2011 Ford Taurus a good first car?

I'm a 16 year old guy and I like the newer Ford Taurus. I like full-size sedans that AWD and have many options to choose from. I really want a 2010-12 Ford Taurus Limited AWD. I don't really need a vehicle right now and I don't want something old because it might not be well taken care of and totally unreliable. I know you're probably thinking "You're parents must be rich" or "It'll just be crashed in 2 days anyway." Well, my parents aren't rich and I'm a better driver than some people I've rode with. I plan on buying this car after I graduate from high school. I will be 18 after I graduate and a month or 2 before I go to college. I'm going to work and save up money to buy it. I want to pay cash the whole thing. I don't really want to finance any vehicle because I'll be in college. If I have to finance, I want to have a majority of the money for the down payment because payments will be lower. I don't want to finance unless, I absolutely have to and payments are reasonable ($100 or less per month). Should I do this? Why or why not?

Also, does the SEL have ambient lighting? Can I get the SEL with navigation and a backup camera?

Added (1). Miatas are nice but, that is way to small and it's now AWD. Cars like BMW and Mercedes are too expensive to work on.

Added (2). I like the bold, mature looks of the 2010-12 Taurus. I like how it looks like it wouldn't be owned by someone young.

What a boring first car, get a German car instead.

or a 1st gen Miata.

btw used cars are the best thing in the world don't h8 m8.

It sure is a good car.

No - way too new. New drivers should have old cars. Insurance statistics say a good driver will have a 60% chance of wrecking in the first year, 80% in the first three years (I made it to year 3). Here is how you can get caught in the trap. If you finance the car The General (for comparison) will give you minimum coverage for $381 per month in my area. If you are buying cash it would be only $149 per month, but with payments you are required to have collision coverage. If you wreck it and the insurance has to pay collision, you normally have to repay it in higher rates over a three year period. Say they have to pay $18,000; that increases your insurance payments $500 per month for three years. If your parents were helping before they are not likely to pay for another three years at those rates. If you switch companies it will follow you. If you quit driving it will be waiting for you when you come back.

Forget about making a statement - you need something disposable and really, really cheap.