Re: [DML] I need some ammunition

["Mark" <mark@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Tom,

I couldn't agree more.  When I was younger (about 8 years ago), I bought a
1982 Toyota Supra... 2.8L black ext on grey int, 5-speed... I loved that
car.  It was falling apart, and I paid too much for it, and everyone I knew
thought I was crazy, but damn, it was the coolest car I've ever driven.
It was small for my needs (I have DJ'd weddings for 10 years, and I'm a big
guy), it was pricy on insurance because it was a sports car, but it was a
dream...

It ended up falling apart beyond my repair, and I sold it to my next door
neighbour for far less than I bought it... But really...I could have bought
a newer, more reliable car... but I guarantee it wouldn't have been nearly
as much fun to drive.

So, my advice: if you've got the cash, and you've done the research to know
what it is that you're getting yourself into, go for it.  Don't ask
permission.. if you're old enough to have saved $15k, deal with the fact
that many of your family or friends will think you're crazy.  They just
won't get it...

I've been chasing the same dream as you.. hoping to make it a reality by
early next year, and I make no apologies for wanting to live the dream (of
course, I think everyone wants me to hurry up and get a D so I'll finally
shut up about not owning one :)

Mark.
VIN: TBA in Ontario


----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Porter" <treehouse2000us@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2004 8:27 PM
Subject: [DML] I need some ammunition
>
> I have bugged his ear off about the DeLorean now for more than 10
> years, and I recently reached the $15 k mark in my savings.  Is there
> any thing I can say to my father that would make it easier for him to
> accept that I want a 'small sports car' (or even that I own
> one..soon).  He just doesnt get it through his head that these things
> are fun, yeah a little more work than a Honda, and yes, parts may be
> a little harder to find, but its all about image.  My grandma refers
> to the DeLorean as an old peice of crap... why dont you get a new car
> Tom?  I have yet to test drive any "new" car off the lot that was fun
> to drive.  Really the 80's sports cars are the best, and the DMC in
> my oppion is at the top of that heep.
>
> Also, if you own a 84-86 Fiero and you have a few minutes, could you
> email me about problem areas... this one I found is dirt cheap.
>
> Thanks
>
> Tom Porter
> Way up in Northern Maine
> Vin: Hopefully by end of year.



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