10 Ways in Which Owning a Car is Like Having a Girlfriend

And no, sex is not one of them.

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Owning a car is a lot like having a girlfriend (there's a reason we name our rides with girls names). Please note, however, we're talking about owning a car, not renting a car (prostitute), borrowing a car (swinging), or test driving a car (one-night stand). We're talking about riding the same car, day in, day out. Come to think of it, that makes us, who are often getting to professionally play with press cars we'd have no chance of even touching for the amusement of the general public, the porn stars of the automotive industry.

Regardless of who is and is not an automotive porn equivalent, we think it would be good for you to see the 10 Ways in Which Owning a Car is Like Having a Girlfriend.

You need to put some money into her (and you should know how much before you commit).

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Your taste will vary through different stages of your life.

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You can get a rough idea of how she'll age.

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You really don't want to let your friends take her for a ride.

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If you really like her, you'll probably want to accessorize.

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You want to punch your friends for treating her like crap.

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No matter how much you like yours, your eyes will still wander.

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You never know what problems you'll face.

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You'll feel strongly (one way or the other).

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Even when you know it's time to say goodbye, it will still hurt.

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