My first Precision was bough new in Andertons in 1978 (S749320) and I've been an addict ever since. I've had all the usual alternatives (66 Jazz, 78 Stingray, Ric 4000) but they've only ever been decoration really.
Over the years I've done the pre-CBS thing and had some nice ones - 1953 (£995), 66 slab (£895), 61 (£950), 62 (£895). About 1987 I found my #1 bass (a 66 refin - £260) and we've been pretty much inseparable ever since. I have semi-retired the old girl - I have worn some gouges out just above the pickup - and am very much a champion of the Japanese Fenders now.
Of all the basses I've owned, the period 66-73 is my favourite period and they represent the best value in my mind. Still nice and light, great quality but Japan makes amazing instruments and they've all been bought without trial and not one lemon among them.