I picked up my old 1981 Panasonic road bike for $60. It's not even a fancy vintage bike, just an entry level gas-pipe frame. I just loved the way it rides. Over the years I've upgraded the cockpit and the wheelset so now it's perfect for me.

I could go buy a new fancy bike if I wanted, and sometimes I'm tempted to. But then I think, "would I really like a new bike any better than my current one?" and the answer always comes back, "no." So I keep riding my old one.