If you’ve been on this earth for more than, oh, a few years, you’ve probably heard the saying ‘variety is the spice of life.’ While that doesn’t mean foster a sort of general impermanence, it means trying new things can keep things interesting. However, what about more of the same? Today we’re asking you which car you’d own two of at the same time, and why?
First, the rules. The two cars must be from the same generation, and they can’t be wildly different versions that effectively only share a shell. For instance, a 525i and an M5, or a V6 Challenger and a Demon 170. However, differences in trim, paint, upholstery, condition, and use case are all fair game, as that still means they’re roughly equivalent to each other.
Now, I’m not the sort of person to own the same car twice, much less concurrently, but lately I’ve been giving the thought of a second Boxster a chance. The one I own is already a lovely low-mileage summer toy, but a winter Boxster in a less precious colorway with more mileage and a somewhat questionable history could be a proper laugh. At the bare minimum, I’d be able to save money on oil filter by buying in bulk.
Likewise, I reckon if I ever own something rare enough that a parts car would be a valuable asset, it would make sense to own both a good example and an automotive organ donor of sorts. Not every classic is a Mustang or a Beetle, and I’d imagine that if you lived in North America, having two Citroën DS19s or two Honda Z600s would come in handy for maximizing uptime.
So, which car would you own two of, and why? Is it a matter of different use cases, having one to keep stock and one to modify, cannibalizing one for spare parts, or fulfilling daily driver duties in a two-car household with one optimal solution? Regardless, I’d love to hear your thoughts.
(Photo credits: Porsche, Citroën)
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