8 year car loan will and should draw many face punches. The important take-a-way is the fact you reached the financial goal you set out to accomplish. Keep up the good work, and keep tackling any other debt.
I have had two motorcycles in my garage for the past 7 years. Yesterday I sold one of my bikes which was not easy for me. The face punches for keeping two toys, maintenance, tires, insurance, again are well deserved on my behalf as well. The good news is I have more dollars for long term investing tomorrow.
It is the little steps which allow us to make big changes.