Arnie: Sorry, that was a typo....I meant to say "1996" .... Thanks for bring that out :-) Kayo ================================================================ In a message dated 7/8/03 4:43:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time, arnie@xxxx writes: WOW, yours must be a pre-pre-pre production car. Didn't realize production began in 1966. Typo? Arnie -----Original Message----- From: kayoong@xxxx [mailto:kayoong@xxxx] Sent: Monday, July 07, 2003 10:11 PM To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: [DML] Helicopter 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 ====================================================== 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. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]