A 1984 Lincoln MKVii was the first car I ever bought. It was a big POS, even heavier than the supra with horrible fuel economy. I bought it in 2000, the year gas prices first jumped from 1.20 to over 2.00 /gal, perfect timing for me (though everyone would love to see those prices now).
Everyone I knew had an old mustang or camaro (old as in 80's, not musclecar era) so I figured I'd have something different. Still would have had luxery, and considering how much I've spent on the Supra it would have had a built 302 with a supercharger by now. I'd still have it today if it wasn't sold out from underneath me. I guess it was a blessing in disguise, now that I have the sup, I'd never go back.