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Originally Posted by SkitterSkotter
So I picked up my car yesterday, looks good as new except the most minor of paint in-perfections (about the size of a pin head) but I'll let it slide. I can't believe the total bill came out to $1,488, whoever keyed my car knew what they were doing and how to run up the cost. Thankfully, I only had to pay my deposit, $250, but I don't really feel a connection to the car anymore  . It just feels like damaged goods to me. |
Yeah, things like this can take a dump on your general feeling for a car or possession. Kind of like spending $600 for a coating job on the car only to have a car throw a gator into your front end within 3 hours. You feel like your effort, time and money have been demeaned, devalued, wasted.
The thing is, you eventually move on if you really enjoy the car and enjoy it for what it is; an awesome piece of driving machinery that should bring a grin to your face every sharp, low speed corner you take. (or even the faster ones
)
In a year you'll still remember the keying, but you'll have a completely different feel for the car. You'll have had other experiences. One can hope that this is the worst you'll have to deal with so long as you own the car.