For me it was a good reliable car with far less miles than the two I had.
I traded:
2000 Elantra with 150K, cancer paint, only drivers side window rolled down, slipping clutch, sunroof didn't open, cassette deck, tiny interior and trunk, front end damage from buddy hitting a deer (bent fender and hood and front bumper was tied up onto the car).
1997 ExPauldition with 202K I got riddled with what looked like approx. 14 two liters of Coke asploded inside, rusted through brake lines, hazed over headlights, miss in the enigine, destroyed ball joints, etc. Granted, I cleaned up/fixed almost all of the problems, but still...
In return I got a 2008 CVPI with 126K and the cleanest engine bay I've ever seen on a used car. Thing runs like a champ and everything works as it should. Have tons more room than the Elantra, my previous DD, and I can roll down the windows if need be.
I don't feel "cooler" for having it. I feel safer knowing it'll always run and everything works as it should. I looked at quite a few vehicles both on and off Jordans lot before making the deal. The CVPI made the most sense for me. For the price I couldn't beat it.