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Here I go
1) 1996 Monte Carlo Z-34: Bought it in 2003 as my first car for 6K Just recently found the used dealership sticker yellowed in the glove box that said how many miles it had at time of purchase. 74K miles. Now it has over 109K and is falling apart as my brother uses the cars last dying miles for college travel. But despite it being a quasi lemon I still loved it; despite throwing 3 pulleys, 2 new front fascias, 2 new pax doors, and recent repairs putting a 1 foot crack in the bondo repair done at the body shop..
Body shop guys: Next time, check the paint you used before applying it. High heat curing doesn't work on Monte carlos..
2) 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 4x4: Bought it with 49K in 2005 and she's almost ready to push over 103K miles. She's been a dependable college truck and has only had to go in twice for things.
First one was just a wiring hiccup in the charging system that blew the alternator and the second was just a premature pop of the axle seals. None were too serious. Only had one accident in this one too (one car spinout on an icy I94).
Might keep her after the Camaro and drop a used 2001-2004 Cobra motor and transmission in after the fact.
3) 1983 VF750C Honda Magna V45: Bought it after I sold a clunker bike hand-me-down from a friend for 600 bucks. Didn't have 1st gear, perfect wiring, or half an exhaust, but it was my first bike.
I loved it, and rode it until my parents threatened to disown me.. Sold it last April for 400 bucks and spent it on rent. Still stings in the heart when I think about it. I miss that V-4. (I'm actually tearing up as I write this.. it really hurt that day to see it trailered off)
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