IMO 17 is actually sort of pointless age. Nothing really changes. One year to go, then i'll get driving license, allowed to have alcohol/tobacco etc. I got to get a visa to russia then, approx. 10€ for carton of cigarettes there and cheap booze also. While in Finland a single pack costs 6-7€ atm, probably 9€ when i'm 18. Prices are really fucked up here.