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These various "future DeLorean owner" threads have taken on a life of
their own (and are refreshingly positive in tone)!

My 2 cents: Unless you have deep pockets, success will depend on
amount of mechanic work you can do yourself. Not only are shop labor
rates eye-openingly high, but many procedures on these little cars
seem to take longer than they would on other makes. A double whammy.

DeLoreans are not ideal vehicles to to learn mechanic skills on,
primarily because of issues of access, not complicatedness. But it can
be done. And I emphasize again value of knowledge base just an eMail
message or phone call away. Talked to Rob Grady for half hour once
myself (hope I always remember info he shared). As David T pointed out
in a private message, primary concern of 99% DeLorean owners is
helping any way possible to get yet one more car on the road. Try
taking THAT to General Motors.

Successful auto mechanicing (good Southern term) is a process of
knowing when to say "when." When to ask for advice or assistance. When
to take a break, even until the next weekend. When to farm a procedure
out. When to trust an intuition. Start small: learn how to change your
own oil and do your own tune-up. When upgrading factory stereo,
consider doing it yourself rather than a sound shop. The car WILL
break from time to time (it IS a machine) -- use those times as
learning experiences, not head beating sessions. You'll be surprised
how quickly latest new owner is coming to YOU for info.

Of course you should START with a car consistent with your skills at
that time. Not everyone is a Dave S!

Bill Robertson
#5939







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