You buy what you want with your money, I'll buy what I want with mine. :^)

To get back to the thread's topic, it's nice to hear of others' experiences with low-cost bikes. Personally, I'm wavering between a cheap mountie and a cheap roadie. Just had a ride this evening on an old bike from high school. Used duct tape to secure the seat padding and inflated the tires before heading out. Rode great.