[DMCForum] Re: The 2nd to last straw

["cruznmd" <racuti1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have to agree, that the car was pretty close to the mark when it was
first created. It takes years of recalls before a model is considered
reliable.

I was referring to all the problems I'm having resurrecting a 20+ year
old car that's sat for most of it's life, not problems that the car
had due to manufacture.


--- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "v_davidj" <v-davidj@xxxx> wrote:
> If you want a POS car...go pick up a Countach, Ferrari, or Porsche.  
> I am having a hell of a time with a NSX right now.  The reality is, 
> no car is perfect, and each brand has its own little gremlins 
> (especially anything with LUCAS in it!).
> 
> I can tell you why I have a DeLorean...for the same reason anyone 
> would own a Countach, Ferrari, or Porsche...because it's a kick
> ass 
> little car and a hell of a lot of fun!!  And certainly much MUCH 
> easier to work on than a pissy temperamental Acura NSX!
> 
> A lemon?  I think that any car over 20 years old could be considered 
> a lemon.  I certainly don't think my D is.
> 
> Am I "delusional"?  Gawd damn it I hope so!!  =)
> 
> $0.02
> Dave
> 
> 
> --- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Louie Golden <louie@xxxx> wrote:
> > It *IS* amazing that all of us keep these little piece of shit 
> cars. I mean really, they're the most aweful little machines when it 
> comes down to it. No matter how much people try to say DeLoreans are 
> good cars... they were lemons to start with. My parents bought a '02 
> Expedition in January, and they're already selling it now because it 
> has little electrical glitches and stuff. During the first couple 
> years of DeLorean ownership it's a struggle to even keep the cars 
> RUNNING. I guess that's why I didn't shed alligator tears when I 
> lost mine... it was a sort of love/hate relationship when it comes 
> right down to it. Yet here I am... already pining after another 
> DeLorean before I've even gotten my insurance money for the first 
> one lol. I guess all this means is that all of us are seriously 
> delusional, yet very dedicated people. :-)
> > 
> > 
> > --- "Andrei Cular" <acular@xxxx> wrote:
> > Make sure to disconnect the battery.  If they use any electrical 
> welding
> > technique the possibility exists to fry the computers.  The 
> dumbasses at a
> > local mufflershop bought me a new ECU for my 240sx.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Andrei
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "cruznmd" <racuti1@xxxx>
> > To: <DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Friday, September 26, 2003 11:10 AM
> > Subject: [DMCForum] The 2nd to last straw
> > 
> > 
> > Monday evening I'll be having my DeLorean towed to a shop to have 
> the
> > crumple tube ass'y welded up.
> > 
> > We commence work Tuesday a.m. I'm guessing that removing the fuel
> > tank would be smart since welding is in the vicinity. Is there
> > anything else that should be removed? This is an attempt at repair,
> > not replacement.
> > 
> > I don't pretend to be a structural mechanic. To me, the damage is
> > severe. An experienced welder/fabricator may look at it and 
> say "It's
> > not so bad". I hope that's what happens because if I'm right and it
> > is that bad, I'll be out of action for quite a while to save up 
> for a
> > replacement.
> > 
> > I must really like this car. I get aggravated but I haven't thought
> > in depth about giving up. I would have unloaded any other car that
> > gave me this many problems a long time ago.
> > 
> > 
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