--- In dmcnews@xxxx, Jim Strickland <ihaveanaccount@xxxx> wrote: <SNIP> > Of course, this still brings me back to one conclusion- the Delorean > needs parts that have exceptional performance under multiple (bad) > conditions, because bad conditions happen more often with this car. > > Jim > 1537 This is a half true statement. Yes, DeLoreans tend to require alot of attention, and do have quite a few more problems than regular cars. But, these failures, and complications are only resuts of the enviornemtns that they have been in. Not from the factory from which they came. When my car overheated last, it was due to a 20 year old hose breaking. That is to be expected. These kind of parts were NOT meant to last that long. I'm sure that other vehicles that one might own will not nessisarily have these kind of problems. But remember, the typical DeLorean has been in storage at one time or another. And this usually means neglect, which causes damage to otherwise reliable parts. When comparing the "reliability", mechanical failures, or operating costs of a DeLorean to another vehicle, also compare the history of the cars as well. Any classic car is a gamble, and when you have one that has been improperly stored/cared for, you have to "handicap" the prices for repairs and parts for past abuses. -Robert vin 6585 "X"