Omni's point is that they are "considered candidates for replacement" by companies with a vested interest in selling you replacements.
I'm sure that car makers consider a 3 year old car a "candidate for replacement" as well. Doesn't make it worthless or not worthy of continuing to run rather than investing in replacing...
I'm sure that car makers consider a 3 year old car a "candidate for replacement" as well. Doesn't make it worthless or not worthy of continuing to run rather than investing in replacing...