RW> I guess people do what they have to do to get around. I wouldn't drive   
   RW> anything like that, but who knows...   
      
   I have seen a car or two driving around with no hood, missing fenders, etc.   
   Not sure what the rules are on that.   
      
   My old 80' Malibu was the least expensive car I ever drove.  $300 + $1200 for   
   the 350 transmission swap that we had to do.  Reverse was the only thing that   
   worked at the time.  It was my second car that I bought when I was around 18   
   years old.     
      
   I saw an old Buick (1996) for sale a few days ago when driving to work.  $800.   
   It was in great shape - but is no race car.  For that cheap - even if you   
   only  get 3 months out of it, you have done good.   
      
   I have thought about getting a "beater" car as a spare in case I need to do   
   work on my main car.  I used to have the truck as my spare years ago.   
      
   Personally, I enjoy driving older cars and keeping them running.  I bought my   
   2002 Monte Carlo new with the intent of keeping it along time.  I would rather   
   use money on the home than buying a new car every few years like some people.   
   All in personal preference, I guess.   
      
   - Mark   
      
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