Re: Financing a Delorean - Question to all

[rbrogren@xxxx]

Paul,
A curious curiosity question! 
Do it!
I know what you are going through. I didn't have to finance my Delorean since 
I didn't have to, but I certainly financed my first, second, third, fourth, 
fifth and many more of my sportscars before I really could afford to indulge 
myself. This was many years ago, but I still remember some of the 
trepidations. Another thing that I remember well is that there were times 
when it was hard to come up with the mony for repairs and upkeep, entry fees, 
etc., but there was always a will and always (at least mostly) a way.
In retrospect; I don't regret a single one of my old cars! The only regret I 
have is that I didn't keep some of them because thay would be worth a fair 
chunk of money today. That I couldn't afford because eventually I got 
married, built a house, had another expensive hobby or two, but I am back at 
it again! (Divorced.)
Sure it is nice to own your car free and clear, but that didn't stop me or 
any of my friends way back when, nor do I think that that has changed much 
over the years.
I was single for a number of years after my first splurge and if you are in 
the same boat: Have at it! 
If you are married: Be careful.
Above all: Enjoy your foibles, you only live once!
And remember: The purchase is not the end of your expenses! (If you follow 
the postings here you have hopefully figured that out for yourself.) 

Roger
VIN 1074



In a message dated 6/18/02 12:27:23 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:


> I was wondering out of curiosity. How many people got loans for 
> their d's how many paid straight up, saved up. Which do you think is 
> better. I am dieing to get my own Delorean, and I am getting to the 
> point where I dont want to wait until I have it all saved up. which 
> do you all think is more fulfilling, to have it all payed off when 
> you get it. Or to work to get it all payed off and have it as a 
> reminder to continue working hard. I hope you guys know what I 
> mean. I would love to hear what you all think. 



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