OK, well, it's not really mine, I guess. But it's pretty close.

Grandma and Grandpa have this thing about Toyota Camrys. They had a 1986 Camry, a 1996 Camry, and just recently bought a 2006 Camry. However, with only two of them, they don't really have much use for three cars, so they were trying to get rid of the '86 Camry. Although the car is 20 years old, it is in stellar shape, because Grandpa is very good about taking care of his stuff. Just about the only problem with it is that a tiny leak in the air conditioning system means that the A/C is not very effective.

So, when they were looking to sell this car, they automatically thought of... me. I'm their oldest grandchild (so I've got first dibs), I'm 16, I'll be moving out in a couple of years, and I'll be needing my own car.

When they told me, I was excited about the prospect of having my own car, but at the same time I was apprehensive about the costs of buying the car, insurance, MO licensing (they live in Arkansas), etc. So I talked it over with Mom and Dad, and we decided that they would go ahead and buy it now, and that they would sell it to me later, when I really need to have my own car.

So that's what we did. Mom and Dad bought the car while we were down at their house over Thanksgiving, and I drove it home (3.5 hours), with no problems. It all works out really nicely. Even though I don't own it, the car is basically mine, because I'm the only one who uses it. The car does have its downsides - it's not the most sporty car in the world, for instance - but it's everything I need right now. God is good... and so are grandparents! 

P.S. I'm going to post a picture later. Stay tuned!