Re: [DML] Future DeLorean Owner Threads
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Re: [DML] Future DeLorean Owner Threads



Hi Ya'll!!
I'm yet another person who is moving toward purchasing a
Delorean. I've been doing research and reading owners webpages (good and
bad experiences). I want to become very familiarized with the car inside
and out before I go out looking for one to purchase. I live in Columbia ,
South Carolina. So if there are any owners who live close enough and who
wouldn't mind putting up with some questions, contact me. I would like to
take the DMC Houston inspection checklist and practice on someones' car. I
hope this doesn't sound crazy. I just want to be sure that the Delorean I
get will need minimal or minor mechanical work. The best way I know how to
do this is arming myself with information.

Thanks!

----- Original Message -----
From: <brobertson@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, January 25, 2003 12:21 AM
Subject: [DML] Future DeLorean Owner Threads


> 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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