[DML] Re: Seeking advice on buying a DeLorean

["thebrave65" <johnnysher1@xxxxxxx>]

>From my experience, it's all accurate.  True, my car has hardly any 
problems, (execpt the angle drive just went south three days ago), 
but I have had some issues.  I'm behind the wheel more than I am 
under the hood.  However, I did purchase mine from someone who 
rebuilds classic/exotic cars for a living and he had two D's in his 
eight-car garage.

When my speedo stopped it made me realize, "Well, nobody else is 
gonna fix it and I certainly don't trust anyone to, so I guess that 
means it's up to me."

Sure you can get some parts locally, but I don't bother taking any 
chances with something I haven't tried before.  I know that I'm 
guaranteed to get it right by ordering from the vendors.  Besides, 
they can always use the business.

What that letter is saying, is don't expect to just buy and drive 
like you would expect a Honda or a Toyota.  I really can't tell you 
how many times I've been stopped and heard how much "I want one" from 
sombody who probably wouldn't care if it did rot in their driveway.

I've read as many posts about people wanting to buy a D as I've 
heard.  I just felt it would be good to give a reality-check to those 
who are interested.  Yes, it's just a car, but I would hate to hear 
someone get one to just find out that it has more issues than Time 
magazine.

By all means, get your Delorean and enjoy it.

Johnny
5518

BTW: Letter was reprinted/edited with permisson.


Johnny,
 
Thank you for the response. Now, how much of this is really accurate?
 





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