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An old-timer is one who remembers when it cost more to run a car than to park it.

An old-timer is one who remembers when it cost more to run a

Summary

This quote humorously refers to a time in the past when operating a car was more expensive than finding a place to park it. It implies that the cost of fuel and maintenance used to outweigh the relatively inexpensive parking fees. The quote highlights the changing times and serves as a reminder of how things have evolved, depicting "old-timers" as individuals who have witnessed and can recall such an era.

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