I'm not going to write something here to try on convince you that you should continue along with your plans to own a DeLorean. It's not my place. But I do have a simular story to yours. I had the same fears, and worries. The deciding factor for me? I wasn't going to let a petty little thing like fear dictate such an imporant life decision for me. Now, am I saying that you should just go out and buy a car right now because you can? No way. If you don't feel that this is the right time, because you might have personal reasons (such as income), then you need to go with that instinct. You could wait until a later date to either have more money for a car that needs less work, or have more resources to put in the work to a lesser quality car, that you could possibly obtain for a lesser price. Me? I wanted to take the risk, and so I got the car. To hell with what it costs, because the pleasure gained from the experience you can't really put a price on. After all, the DeLorean is a used car, just like any other. The only reason that costs for the DeLorean are higher to keep on the road, is because you will actually care about this car, versus another 20 year-old beater you neglect only enough to barely keep it on the road. Not because a DeLorean is any more exotic than other car you'd buy. Being "young and foolish" does have it's advantages. I've got my dream car, and a reliable daily driver, and an heirloom. Most important, the price per month for repairs is far cheaper than an actual car payment, and the insurance & registration is cheaper too! :) Did I sacrifice anything to get this car when I did? Yeah, I didn't get a waranty. However, I countered that by getting something better. The knowlege, and tools to repair the car myself. Obtaining mechanical knowlege, and building skills is as equally imporant as accumulating cash. As for only being able to drive the car for a limted time each year? Well, all I can say about that, is consider moving to a warmer climate. -Robert vin 6585 "X" To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/