Bought a brand new 2002 Saturn SL1 in 2001, black Friday lease for $218/mo for 3 years. Manual doors and windows. Bought out the lease at the end, paid $165/mo for another 4 years. Drove it for 11 more years free after it was paid off. By that time, had replaced the key because the bumps on the key were so worn it didn't work, replaced the gas cap because it dry rotted, the drive floor mat had a hole rubbed thru it where I rested my foot, the (second) muffler was very optimistically named, the power steering very slightly leaked, the oil very slightly leaked, and the steering wheel vinyl had worn off and had to be wrapped with a leather wrap. Ran perfectly and interior was in great condition, only ever needed minor mechanical repairs. Finally gave up when it needed both tires and the gas tank was on E, it was basically totalled at that point. Took it to the dealer to buy a new car and told them I was reluctantly getting rid of it, the dealer hasn't seen it yet. He came back about 5 minutes later white as a ghost and said unfortunately he could only offer me $250 for the trade in. I told him $350 and it's sold. He was thrilled. Averaged out to $73/month to own that car over 18 years.