Its all a matter of perspective. I paid more, but I've been enjoying it so
much longer than most. It was a trade I was willing to make. Some see
it different, and waited for the price to come down before taking the
plunge, and that's cool too. If I had not had the money available,
perhaps I too would have waited.

BTW, I really do plan to keep this car and drive it until the wheels fall off.
At that point, I replace whatever needs replacing, and drive it some more.
One thing I can guarantee, the car will look nearly as nice then as it does
now, as I try to take good care of it (other than romping on the gas on the
odd occasion).

To each their own, and may all be happy.

Coyote