bough my 2001 Mercury Cougar brand new in May 2001 for roughy $19,000 after rebates and discounts.
still have it, still love it just as much.
Paid off the loan on her birthday (a week before my own birthday).
bought the GL used in May 2002.
bought a brandy new 2004 F350 in May 2004 for roughly $32,000, my first big joint purchase with the ol' husband (50/50 payments on the loan).
No idea when we'll pay that in full just yet.