Re: [DML] I need some ammunition

[Eric Itzel <eric@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Tom-

In my opinion, it's an uphill battle trying to convince a "rational" adult
that a sports car is the way to go for a young driver, especially in
Northern Maine. I grew up in the midcoast region, and my brother was born in
Presque Isle, so I know what kind of weather and road conditions you face.
The DeLorean is a good car, but that's tough driving for almost any vehicle.

If you can convince them to let you have a car of any type, then you're
gaining ground. Once you get them hooked on letting you have a car, then
upgrade you strategy and shoot for the DeLorean.

I would recommend having a daily driver car in addition to the DMC-
realistically, every DeLorean is 21-23 years old. Any car that old has to be
watched for age and fatigue based problems that appear with no warning-
having a Toyota or something like that is very beneficial.

This strategy worked well with me.

Good luck!

Eric Itzel
vin 4433

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Video Bob" <videobob@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: <treehouse2000us@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, July 12, 2004 3:54 AM
Subject: RE: [DML] I need some ammunition


> ...tell your Dad that if he loves you and respects your opinion, and feels
> that he brought you up good enough to make your own decisions he will
> support you.
> It will be work, and it will be costly but the fun you will have with it
> together will make
> it all worth it the first time you go down to the DQ and a crowd forms
> around the car.
> In a world of plain cars where you live, you will be like a rock star.
>
> The Delorean can be a perfectly reliable everyday car if you know what you
> are doing,
> but anyone on here will tell you that you should have another car to use
as
> a second.
> These cars are not good in the rain or weather, and are old technology.
> You should wear out your regular car, and use the Delo on special
occasions.
> Hey, a special occasion is a beer run, but if you drive it to death and
you
> can't
> afford the pre/post maintenance then you might have some down time.
> I drive mine all the time, but the Taurus comes in handy when I go
shopping.
>
> Avoid the "low milage, original" cars.
> You want one with some miles on it and some of the updates done.
> There is a $20,000 rule with these cars, if you get one for $15K, you will
> sink another
> $5K into it.
> Usually you find one that runs good and has crappy interior, or the inside
> is perfect and
> the engine is crap from sitting for 10 years in storage.
> Rarely you get both.
>
> - VB
>
>
>
> >From: "Tom Porter" <treehouse2000us@xxxxxxxxx>
> >Reply-To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >Subject: [DML] I need some ammunition
> >Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 00:27:59 -0000
> >
> >As many a young people, I have been lerking on the list, occasionaly
> >posting, even once or twice very serious in attempts to purchase
> >cars, but now I have severly run into a snag that I knew was
> >coming... just hoped and prayed it would be swept under the rug.
> >
> >Today I was looking at a Pontiac Fiero.  In the deep woods of Maine,
> >its hard to find any cars other than the run of the mill fords or
> >hondas.  My dad was in utter discust about the 2 seater and the whole
> >concept, and here I was pretty darn estatic to see such a rare
> >car "for the area."
> >
> >I have bugged his ear off about the DeLorean now for more than 10
> >years, and I recently reached the $15 k mark in my savings.  Is there
> >any thing I can say to my father that would make it easier for him to
> >accept that I want a 'small sports car' (or even that I own
> >one..soon).  He just doesnt get it through his head that these things
> >are fun, yeah a little more work than a Honda, and yes, parts may be
> >a little harder to find, but its all about image.  My grandma refers
> >to the DeLorean as an old peice of crap... why dont you get a new car
> >Tom?  I have yet to test drive any "new" car off the lot that was fun
> >to drive.  Really the 80's sports cars are the best, and the DMC in
> >my oppion is at the top of that heep.
> >
> >Also, if you own a 84-86 Fiero and you have a few minutes, could you
> >email me about problem areas... this one I found is dirt cheap.
> >
> >Thanks
> >
> >Tom Porter
> >Way up in Northern Maine
> >Vin: Hopefully by end of year.
>
>
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