Very true
Yeah, mine got appraised for 6k, but if I had been a member here earlier, I would have bought Mr. Nickle eye's or the 1985 one that is in immaculate shape. However.. having said all that, you got a great car, something actually worthwhile putting money into for upkeep unlike a Ford Taurus or something silly : )
I also know that when I was 17, I drove a 72 Corolla.. and I drove it hard. If I had a Supra at that point in my life... not sure I would have survived... (my brain was very tiny back then) You got a great car, keep treating it how you plan and you should be very happy.