[MODERATOR'S NOTE: The following met my criteria for a first-hand factual and objective account, but should not be seen as an invitation for the list to go berzerk again.] Last weekend a friend told me that he had found a DeLorean that was for sale near my house. He asked me to go along with him to take a look at the car for him because he was interested in purchasing the car for himself. Long story short, the car had some SERIOUS problems with the automatic transmission, and in the end he decided not to buy the car. But it wasn't because of the problems with the car. Due to the extent of the problems with the tranny, he was willing to even purchase a new one if need be because he really liked the car, and the owner was flexible with the asking price. What changed his mind was when he placed a call to DeLorean One. When he called yesterday, Ed answered the phone. All he said was that he had was looking at a car that appeared to have some serious transmission problems. And in the worst case, what would it cost to rebuild and/or replace the transmission entirely? And Ed's response as he interrupted him was: "Well, I have a PAYING customer in front of me right now, so goodbye." And he then hung up on him. I don't recommend that anyone go out and purchase a DeLorean, because it is alot of responsibility. I always say that if they really want one they need to read up on the car and learn more about it first, and then decide for themselves. But for someone who is looking into buying a item that they've always wanted (especially their own dream car), having someone like Ed shatter that dream in a split second due to a snotty remark such as that can be very crushing. The point of my letter: I've seen alot of talking about who or what is a problem. Some have said that the DML has caused prices to plummet. And I've even seen postings elsewhere that things such as Project Vixen are killing the image of the DeLorean as well. None of this is true! They have helped to promote the image of the car as well as make it more of a reality. People like Ed Bernstein are the ones that are destroying the car with their egos, attitudes, and business practices. In the end, I introduced my friend here to the DML. He's still looking around and learning more about the car. Although much more hesitant then before. Maybe the damage that was done could be healed, who knows... He has now been to both the Vixen site, and here to the DML. Both have shown him that the car is repairable, and that if he needs help it is readily available. However, because of DeLorean One he is less likely now to purchase ant D in general (destroyed image), and the man who was selling the car has now lost a sale (his car has lost value). Just a counterpoint in a long, ongoing debate to think about... -Robert vin 6585