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[Farrar Hudkins <fhudkins@xxxx>]

JT,

I agree with what Richard said. I'm now 23 and have wanted a DMC since I was old enough to drive. But the first thing I did after getting a job was to get an everyday car, and pay it off. I decided to wait until after college, when I was fully employed so that I could afford to enjoy the DMC as it was meant to be enjoyed, because I would not buy a perfect one and no doubt it would need periodic repair and maintenance which would require taking it off the road for a few days at a time. At the moment I'm living frugally (a.k.a. small apartment, do my own cooking, have savings account, single, etc.) so I can save up a good $10 - $12k for a driveable DMC that I can tweak, tap, and twiddle to my heart's content.

In the meantime, I've been on this list for a few years and have collected LOADS of information. I've even saved the best bits for when I get the car. Many experts are on this list, and as you can see the vendors are here as well giving generously of their time and knowledge every day.

There is the occasional acrimonious exchange on the DML, but we must understand that the reason people are on this list is because they are all dedicated to the DeLorean automobile (and in many cases its creator). That kind of love is hard-earned. So have patience and eventually you will have your dream car, and thanks to the DML you will have all the information you need to keep it going for a long time.

Regards,
Farrar Hudkins (patience lessons $25/hour)
New Orleans, LA
'98 Ranger XLT "Laggy"
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