I'm sure many of you have read the editorial that appeared in the latest issue of "DeLorean World" that pointed to this list as a possible cause for the drop in value of our sports cars. I have emailed back and forth with some of the board members at the DeLorean Owners Association and expressed my opinion on this matter and have listened to their responses. As a member of both the DML and DOA, I can see both sides of the story. The DML has given me technical help on several occassions that have made repairs easier and helped me determine the cause of some problems. The DOA help line has also done the same. Both organizations have their good and bad points. I can see the DOA's point that some of the posts that appear on this list are not very positive in their portrayal of the marque. The most recent being one a few months back in which some stated that paying over $20000 for a DeLorean was crazy comes to mind. (Let me state that I remembered this thread and was not reminded of it by anyone with the DOA, in case anyone wants to point a finger at that group). This list can be a huge help to those of us who own DeLoreans and for those wanting to one day own one. We should all strive to portray the marque in the best possible way. Granted the cars do have their quirks, but I ask you what sports car doesn't? They weren't intended to be performance machines either. If you don't believe me, read some of the out of print books that contain interviews with the engineers and management at DMC as well as JZD himself. Let's all work together to promote these great cars and the man who dared to "live the dream." Let's not trash them. We hurt everyone who owns a DeLorean when we only point out the cars' faults and few of its attributes, and we do discourage some from buying a DeLorean. I have run into some at car shows who openly admit they've decided not to buy a DeLorean because of things they read on the internet. We all own or want to own a DeLorean for a reason, and I dare say no one bought one because they thought it was a piece of junk they'd spend every spare minute working on or putting in the shop. Let's try and concentrate on what makes this marque one that should be remembered for the good it tried to accomplish. Brian VIN 1597