I have a '99 Neon R/T. I had all around ground effects, clear tails, carbon-fiber mirrors, hood, 3-stars, blah, blah, blah..........
but, I had wrecked it pretty good before. Most of it was saveable, but I decided to just put the stock parts back on. I didn't need anymore "sticking out" so the cops, etc. would leave me alone.
I used to be a wild-ass back in high school, and it was time to grow up.
I had just bought (actually am buying) a 2002 Ford Focus. Its reliable for now, and it gets me from point A to point B. Thats all im worried about right now. Plus, my neon is beat to hell, people couldn't believe how bad I used to beat that thing. And I got a pretty kick-a$$ waranty on it, as well as an all around good deal.
I might do some stuff to it, haven't decide it yet. cuz it might add more value to it, since there more to it as well as keeping it nice for when i do get rid of it. (the focus that is)
as for the neon, I would hate to get rid of it, I just have too many good memories w/ it.
btw, my parents had a 2001 Subaru Legacy. (they get a new car like every 1-2 years) I have to say that it was real nice, ie, auto-stick, alloy wheels, stereo, big 'ol wing, AWD, etc. etc. I was gonna actually just take over the payments, but we couldn't get it to work out. I wish i did though even though its not that fast, its still a nice ride.