my first car cost $75, it blew white smoke (lots, and lots) out on the highway.. after about 6 months of ownership, i had to slam on my brakes going through the intersection into the school.. (i was passing by going to the minimart before school started) it was 7 am, there was a cop coming the other way, so i hit the brakes instead of going through the red light. the engine and transmission went through the radiator and out the grill. it was literally sitting in the middle of the intersection for 3 hours.