i knew two girls in college. one who would never ride in my car (an old '79 dodge colt) but liked me just fine when i was driving my mom's montero (usdm pajero).
the other girl not only didn't mind riding in the old car, but she was ok even when the a/c died. not only that, but daddy's little princess even tried to help me fix the car in 100 degree heat when the engine died (she wasn't of much help, but i never forgot that gesture).
the second girl is my wife now. and she drives an '05 touareg that i bought for her last year. she's also much hotter than girl #1 (hi honey!)
never kept in touch with the other girl. hopefully she got a good job or found someone who can afford to keep her in the style that she aspired to then...