At the death of the material bodily vessel, the jiva-soul takes with them the same mentality, sense of self and character to the new material body they enter.

Great Wisdom! 

Yes, Death is GREATLY over rated, everyone expects big mystical changes.

Wrong!

Are there big changes to ones character when one gets out of an old run down car and gets into brand new shinning car?

No, you take with you the same mentality, sense of self and character.