My first car was a 1983 Chevette; I purchased the beauty in 1997 for $125, a real steal.
Sadly, the first day I drove it was also its last.
On the way home from the Drivers License Center (just received my permit) I made a turn to wide (lack of power steering) went off the road, over a little cliff (about 7ft down), and landed slightly inside a ladys house.
My sister, best friend, and I had to climb down out car because it was perched on a gas meter.
My parents were not very thrilled, the damage was around $25,000. The entire house needed resided due to asbestos siding.
The owner sent me a thank you card.