If you want to get into do-it-yourself car maintenance and repair, there's no better vehicle than ours to start out on. Just think of the knowledge you'll pick up after owning a contique for a few years.
Old car: '98 SVT T-Red
K&N air filter; Ford Focus RS shift knob. Off to be auctioned off somewhere.
New car: 2003 Honda Accord DX Sedan, 5-speed.