So... I have recently replaced a 1998 Ranger with a 1997 Ranger. And I replaced a 2005 Odyssey with a 2010 Odyssey. The two Rangers actually span a generation change, although they share many parts anyway. But I didn't drive the 98 much; it was in rough shape and just used as a third car and for odd jobs.
The Odyssey went from the first model of the generation to the last, and we drove the '05 a lot. So I'm used to this car and I've worked through a lot of its problems.
Have you ever done this? What did owning two similar vehicles show you?
I thought about doing this in the past when I had a car that met my needs very well, but it was just worn out. Get a new one and start over, and you already know the common weak spots. But what I'm finding out is that two cars will not tend to be alike -- each will suffer from its own unique faults.
The Odyssey went from the first model of the generation to the last, and we drove the '05 a lot. So I'm used to this car and I've worked through a lot of its problems.
Have you ever done this? What did owning two similar vehicles show you?
I thought about doing this in the past when I had a car that met my needs very well, but it was just worn out. Get a new one and start over, and you already know the common weak spots. But what I'm finding out is that two cars will not tend to be alike -- each will suffer from its own unique faults.