frank theriault wrote:
On 5/25/05, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I think what Tom is aiming at is having a path to more upmarket models.
Like, if you buy into a carmaker that has economy and midrange cars, but
no high end sport model, you might consider switching brands for that
sport model. The fact that your brand has no high end sport model means
that you have no choice. With a brand that has economy, midrange, SUV,
top notch sport models, and even full-on luxury cars, at least you have a
choice.
I think car analogies are dangerous in any event. If I wanted a top
performing sports car, I would look at Aston Martin. If I wanted an SUV,
Land Rover. Horses for courses :-)
I think the problem with the car analogy, is that each automobile that
you own is a complete unit in and of itself. Nothing need be
interchangeable from car to car in order to get the most out of each
of them.
Except, of course, if you like to tinker with your cars, it would be
nice if they were all metric or all non-metric (cuts down on the
quantity of tools needed).
Otherwise, what he said.
ERNR
*former* amateur mechanic
