re: Your federal hiring freeze at work

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I came in driving a 1995 Integra. Drove that until 2007, then treated myself to a 2002 Trailblazer.

I've made up for it several times since, though.

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I've seriously considered upgrading twice. Most recently just a couple of weeks ago. Took it in to the dealer for routine service (bout two hours worth) and they tossed me the keys to a 4-series coupe and told me to try it on for a few days.

I almost broke down and went with a lease, but I talked myself out of it in the end. Thing is my baby still drives fine. Costs me about $800-$1200 a year to keep it that way out of warranty, but I'm never getting rid of it. I think I've driven that car in about 14 countries and three continents. Still have my various inspection stickers on the windshield from Germany, the EU, and Bahrain. So, it's sentimental. Even when I get something new I'll still be wasting money on it.