My first ever car was an old Jetta volkswagon that I bought for $500 Just needed something to get around. Now I drive a 2013 Honda Accord which ain't that special but I love it tbh
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(btw I bought it off my dad's friend for $500 and then was able to sell it for $1000 like a year+ later --- and this was after it was having some problems for that matter )