i baby my car because i don't trust cars 90% of the time and I want my car to last as long as possible. My paycheck is basically going to my car payment and insurance, so I don't have money to fix big ticket items. Now when I get out of school(not high school) and get a career cracking, hopefully next year, that will be a different story. I do plan on having about 2 project cars. But for now, I like my car and I abuse it more than I like to think or admit.