Aren't "barn finds" amazing? I know it's not
technically a barn find, but it is in spirit.
Mind saying how much it cost? March of 08 was just before US gas prices started to go nuts, so I'm thinking you didn't overpay.
My Firefly was 8 years old
when I bought it, with under 2500 km on the odometer. It was parked in a garage for 7 years after the owner fell ill (not long after buying it new) and eventually passed away. Another "barn find" - advertised for all to see in the Auto Trader. I made sure I was the first person with an appointment to see it! Literally still smelled new inside.
Though I've said it before and I'll say again: if I'd been able to find a VX in decent condition, I probably would have bought it instead. But in Ontario, they're pretty much only rusty memories. I haven't actually seen one on the road around here for about 3 years.