When Karl, a co-worker and parental-like friend, found out how much I spent to fix my car, we had this conversation:
K: You know, for that much you could have paid three lease payments on a brand new Mercedes.
D: I know. I know.
K: Plus you'd have more fun driving one of those.
D: I'm having fun in my car.
K: Plus you'd have all the hot guys chasing you.
D: I'm not sure I want all the guys chasing me.
K: Yes, you do.
D: But I'm trying to save my money.
K: For what? Your dowry?
D: Shut up.

:)