Great advice Gus and I'll go one step further. I think some of the Delorean enthusiasts out there need to "step up" their commitment to the Delorean specialty providers in addition to the vendors. These examples of specialty providers are people like Ken Koncelik who organizes the bi-annual Delorean Car Show and produces the Delorean Car Show Magazine, and Ron Wester who has produced the 2003 GullWing Magazine calendar and who is producing GullWing Magazine, with it's first issue due out very soon (late January or early February 2003). While Ken and Ron are not DMC vendors, we Delorean enthusiasts need to support their efforts if they are to be successful and continue. These events and publications are not meant to be "money making" ventures, but rather ways to display our enthusiasm for the Delorean marque and to inform both Delorean owners and enthusiasts. Delorean owners and enthusiasts benefit if these ventures are successful. So Delorean owners, do not "wait" for a while before sending in your membership to the Delorean Car Show Club. The initial issue of the Delorean Car Show Magazine is out, with the next issue to be out later this spring. Any funds that Ken "nets" from this venture goes to pay for deposits on venues for the next Delorean Car Show. Help make the next Delorean Car Show even better by sending in your membership NOW! Delorean Enthusiasts, purchase one or more 2003 Delorean calendars from GullWing Magazine and send in your first year's subscription so Ron will have a better idea of the number of magazines he will need to print for the initial run. Young Delorean Enthusiasts, if you cannot buy a Delorean now or soon, you can help the Delorean community by patronizing these specialty providers. Keep in mind, all Deloreans will be passed along to the next generation of owners. What better way is there for you now to contribute to both the Delorean community and to the Delorean legacy by making these events and publications successful. I know the economy is not the best, but please do as much as you can to help all the Delorean marque-building endeavors that are out there. OK, I will now step off the soapbox (and pass it along to others). Later, Rich W. --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Gus Schlachter <gus@xxxx> wrote: > "dmc_dream " wrote: > > > ...I'm not about to run out and buy my DeLorean tomorrow (no matter how > > tempted I have been). I know I've got a lot of research to do, which is exactly > > why I've joined this list..... > > I'd like to suggest to all the DeLorean seekers out there that they attend one of the > DeLorean car shows. Nowhere else will you get the opportunity to see 100 or more DMCs > in one place. More importantly, you'll get to meet 100 or more DMC owners, and share > their experiences. And don't forget that most DMC vendors are in attendance, so you'll > get first-hand experience with what they're like and what products and/or services they > offer. > > I realize that for most of you this involves travel expense, but I think it's well worth > it. You'll have a great time, and you'll learn a lot! > > > Gus Schlachter > VIN #4695 > Austin, TX