I could make the argument that the most important car in your life is actually your first car.

Getting your first car is a rite of passage for most people. Having the kind of freedom that a car gives you at a young age is like nothing else, and it's an even bigger deal when you're into cars.

There’s something about your first car that sticks with you. Maybe it was a hand-me-down that smelled like your dad’s aftershave and oil changes. Maybe you saved every paycheck for a used hatchback ...