Dear All,
I drive a 1987 Ford Wagon,I like wagons because you can have a decent size Roof Rack and carry a canoe and bikes on top.
When I first owned her she was a fairly smart car,but a poke in the car park and three encounters with Kangaroos have fixed all that.
The Beauty of a pre-computorised Car is that you can do most repairs yourself,if you travel to remote areas,you know second hand parts are not a problem,if things got serious there is the added advantage that if a mechanic has seen two cars one of them was a Ford.....Although if it got that bad,the value of the Car being mere bagatelle,you simply walk away,without even a glance backwards.
Another advantage when travelling is that you have loads of room to store your camping gear,if you feel like it you can sleep comfortably in her as well.
As for the Ladies Well,I used to cart out a very wealthy Woman who owned her own latest model Mercedes......She was more maintenence than her Motor,so I soon traded her in.
If you can't afford both,then never waste money on Cars save up for a Home.....Remember,Manner and form should never be confused with substance.