TW> After the Audi 5000 sudden acelleration scare(Really terminally STUPID   
   TW> Driver Error) and the 60 Minute report I had 2 of those and thy were   
   TW> Excelent cars and saved me even more money.   
   TW> We used the "Saved Money" to pay off our 30 year Home Loan in 15 Years.   
      
   Smart plan!  We have been using the saved money to do renovations/upgrades to   
   our house.     
      
   When my Monte Carlo had the antifreeze leak on the lower manifold, I had to   
   decide to fix it, replace the motor, or just unload it.  I never really wanted   
   to unload it, but after going over the numbers, it was better to get the new   
   engine.     
      
   Unless you buy a sub-1000 dollar vehicle, you are upside down in practically   
   all vehicles from the minute you buy it.  I know that I spent more on my car   
   for the new engine and transmission rebuild than I could sell it for at this   
   point, but the same could be said about a new car.  I just keep thinking each   
   money that goes by with no car payments how much we are saving.. :)   
      
   Not to mention, I typically do enjoy working on cars.  The only exception is   
   when I am in a rush and have no spare vehicle (like now).  The Harley is nice,   
   but can't ride that in all conditions.. :)   
      
   - Mark   
      
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