obsessed since 99- Im actually the 3rd owner.. I have no idea who she belonged to before, I bought her from a dealer in Massachusetts.. where Im originally from, and drove her home to Florida.. I HAD to have a proton, but the one I bought was a firefox.. so I had her painted 2 weeks after I bought her.. to Proton.. ALthough I think my yellow is a bit deeper (Indy Solar Yellow from Macco).. which I suppose makes me a knockoff Proton.. but a wee different! Certainly couldnt afford it in 99! I couldnt have her shipped.. I wouldnt.. I flew to MA, handed the dealer a check, never test drove it.. got in it for the first time 10 minutes later and drove her 1500 miles.. the road trip was awesome.. some days now, it's irritating to be stared at, more so in at intersection.. people slow down and get in my way when Im in a hurry.. (badges removed and I have Tonka on the back). It's not so bad on the weekends when Im not in a hurry.. kinda funny.. broke up an argument between husband & wife at a red light.. they followed me to the next red light demanding to know if Tonka really made and SUV.. lol.