Re: [DML] Helicopter

[kayoong@xxxx]

I agree.

I have owned #5508 since April 1, 1966. Since then, I have logged over 
90,000 miles and most of it is in New York City area and the radius of 100 miles 
surrounding the city. I used my car daily and at times I have driven my car on 
long trips that can be 1,000 miles per run (one way) and only to stop for fuel 
and restroom stops. Many of these trips have been in good weather as well as 
in the rain, snow, extreme hot sunny days and etc. I have driven my DeLorean 
as I would as with any contemporary modern car and it can handle it.

So, on this point, what is the value of my car for me? For me, as long as it 
support me as a vehicle as it was design to do -- To be road worthy at all 
times and to be trouble free -- TO BE ON THE ROAD RUNNING! 

Yes, I do get the normal wear and tear that all vehicles are subjected to, 
but I do have my car properly serviced when the time is due, which includes 
replacing or rebuilding parts when necessary. Remember, proper maintenance is a 
MUST and yes, a "X" amount of money must be allocated for the maintenance as 
well as for the up keeping -- just to keep it in tip top running condition. 
This "X" amount is not necessarily as much to be spent and the stress that you 
will encounter when you are stuck on the road, or when you discover all the 
problems that will surface after long periods of non-usage.

As long as the electrical and some of the other "quirks" taken care of and 
the updated are performed, I believe the DeLorean is NOT a troublesome car as 
many owners complains it to be.

Bottom line??? If you have the time and money, do enjoy driving your car 
when you can. For, if not now .... When???

Kayo Ong
#5508
Lic. 9D NY

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In a message dated 7/7/03 10:32:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
deloreanbiker@xxxx writes:

--- miltdanfoss <d@xxxx> wrote:

> I may be loosing money by not keeping the miles low,
> but I am making 
> up for it in the value of diving a fun car that is
> fun to look at. 
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Money is NOT everything!!! The DeLorean was built to
be driven. Frankly, the more you drive it the more
you learn to like it. And, the more you drive it, the
fewer and fewer glitches will come up. 

To live the dream you must drive the dream.

Dick Ryan
VIN 16867


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