When I moved in to my apartment I was surprised they didn't say anything about my 1991 Corsica that I drove at the time that looked like crap. Now I drive a 1998 Malibu that looks brand new. When I get home at night and park next to the neighbors late 80's Mercury Sable that has two windows broken out of it, looks like it has been in about five fender benders, and is riding on two space saver spare tires, I find myself wishing my apartment complex had some higher standards. I know it's hypocritical considering the P.O.S. I drove for so long, but the cars parked out front do convey an image almost as much as the buildings and facilities themselves.
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