[DML] Re: Lowering (and speeding in Toronto)

[Deloreanernst@xxxx]

In a message dated 3/2/00 12:13:34 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
toys@xxxx writes:

<< I find the Delorean very comfortable. But then,
I like a car that's a bit claustrophobic and fits like a glove. >>

When I began test driving D's for possible purchase, I was a bit put off by 
the interior size, and the close pedals. I couldn't even wear a cap because 
I kept bumping it into the roof edges with it. The backward recline of the 
seats seemed over-the-top. Getting in and out was rather ungraceful too. 
(Sometimes it's hard to get "gloves" off!) As my wife's uncle says of his 
Miata, "You don't get in it, you put it on." 

Since finally getting my D two weeks ago, I've driven it constantly, and lo 
and behold...I've gotten used to it! I even like it!! My head fits just 
fine. The steering wheel, tilted up and telescoped out fully, offers plenty 
of legroom. I'm used to the pedals, even though I haven't owned a manual 
trans car for years. And I don't find it at all claustrophobic, though I 
deliberately bought a gray interior. Even my wife, who IS very 
claustrophobic, likes to ride in it with me. I love the armrest afforded by 
the center console, and I can see out the back and all around just fine. I 
roll out the door toward the back, and never hit my noggin. 'Course, I'm a 
skinny little guy, right? All 6'-3" and 245+lbs of me. Picture John Madden 
getting out of a D. ;) Hey, I'm a happy camper!

-Wayne A. Ernst
"Living the dream!"
VIN...11174