[DML] Re: Daily driver survey update

["Shiraz J. Cupala" <shirazc@xxxx>]

Hmm. This worries me a little. I just bought #2860 and intend to use
it as a daily driver after DMC Houston is done with some basic repairs
and lowering. $1,600 per year is not cheap. What kind of repairs are
people finding beyond the basic maintenance like on any car (oil, etc)?

mike substelny <msubste-@xxxx> wrote: 
original article:http://www.egroups.com/group/dmcnews/?start=7324
> So far 16 daily driver owners have responded, even more than I had
> hoped! Here is the current data for the cost of repairs & maintenance
> for FIVE YEARS of daily driving:
> 
> (best when viewed in fixed width font)
> 
> $1,000 or less |
> c $1,000 - $2,000 |XX
> o $2,001 - $4,000 |X
> s $4,001 - $6,000 |X
> t $6,001 - $8,000 |XXXXX
> $8,001 - $10,000 |XXXXX
> $10,000 - $12,000 |
> over $12,000 |XX
> number of respondents
> 
> This is not a scientific survey, but I still look forward to
discussing
> the data on the list. So far it looks like anyone who expects to use
> their DeLorean as a daily driver had better budget at least $1,600 per
> year for repairs & maintenance.
> 
> Does anyone else consider their DeLorean a daily driver? Would you
like
> to help others understand the daily driver experience? Please add
your
> data to the survey at:
> 
> http://www.egroups.com/vote?method=displayallvotes&listname=dmcnews
> 
> - Mike Substelny
> VIN 1280 for 7 years
>