I recommend getting a DeLorean IF you can keep it safe from vandalism, keep it from being baked every day in the sun, and keep it running. Depending on your situation, these may be big 'if's. When trying to get insurance, an agent described the car as among the most attention-getting cars of any on the road. From experience I have learned that this is very true; however, it is not a bad thing. I get a lot of people asking questions, and I always find the time to answer them. It is quite a mood-booster. Most people are very polite to me in traffic. Get this: they actually WANT me to pull out in front of them so that they can get a better look at the car. If you need to live conservatively then buy a basic transportation car, save as much money as you can and then get a better car when you can better afford it. I think that a DeLorean would be a poor choice if you are moving out of state to a college that is full of testosterone-laden fraternity pranks. You may not have the time, space, tools, money and security to maintain it. But if your living expenses are already covered (maybe you are living with your parents still) then you may be in a better position to significantly increase your coolness factor by several levels. (A DeLorean will certainly do this.) Keep in mind that the newer a car is, the faster it will loose value. DeLoreans, on the other hand, have already hit the bottom of the depreciation curve and are now probably increasing in value. Barring accidents and vandalism, the price of consumable parts on a DeLorean are on par with most other cars. The cost of major repairs is padded by the assurance that the car should at least maintain its value and always be collectible. Buy the DeLorean. I insist. Walt Tampa, FL