Let’s look at three ‘identical’ cars, to measure their illness, and their healthiness.
Car #1 is owned by a little old lady from Pasadena She drives it for groceries and to church. She has it serviced regularly by the dealer. Once a year she makes a big trip to visit family. It is a two years old and has 20,000 miles. At present, there are no problems with the car.
Car #2 is owned by a Car Rally competition club. It has been driven in several car rallies by various team members and the team members also use it for training and some local transportation. The team members service the car themselves, at a higher level than recommended by the dealer. If any problems arise they are dealt with quickly to ensure that the car is able to perform at its peak in rally competitions. It is 2 years old and has 20,000 miles. At present, there are no problems with the car.
Car #3 is owned by a wealthy businessman who collects cars. Continue reading





