Re: [DML] Daily drivers?

["K Creason" <dmc4687@xxxx>]

I bought mine in October, and it has been my daily ever since.
I don't have a long history to share-- everything has been great. It was
well maintained and cared for but only had 17.7k when I bought it. I haven't
had to do much. Just a mixture adjustment with DMC/Houston and replacing the
original tires.

I know there are some things I need to do-- like lube. Fanzilla. Brighter
headlights. Maybe that suspension update (drool!). Replace outer door seals
(and adjust the T-panel). Floor mats. New radio so I'll stop being tempted
to put tapes in the Craig and break the ribbon cable.
It's a great car and reliable. I'll just wait and let those battles pick
themselves.
It'll be hot here in Houston soon, and I'll be worrying about the interior
baking in the sun. I guess I'll be using that nasty old car cover to protect
it [and hide it :-(] while at work.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Wright, Ryan (LW)" <Ryan.Wright@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 6:21 PM
Subject: [DML] Daily drivers?


> Hi there,
>
> How many of you use your Deloreans as a daily driver? How do they hold up
to
> being driven on a regular basis? I figure I'll put at least 15,000 miles a
> year on mine; I just can't see having such a fun car and only driving it
on
> weekends. (I mean no offense to those of you who do this; I just couldn't
> handle driving a "normal" car to work when I've got my very own Delorean
> available. I'd do the same if it were a $400K Lamborghini. Heck, even if I
> planned to drive it only on weekends I'd never follow through.)
>
> I don't mind (in fact, I enjoy) the regular maintenance and time that goes
> into an older vehicle. What I'm worried about is spending $15-20K on a car
> and having recurring problems that keep me from driving it on a daily
basis.
> Obviously, things are going to break eventually, but I figure most cars
> ought to be quite reliable up to at least 100K miles. Is this true of the
> Delorean? How has it worked out for those of you who use it as a daily
> driver?
>
> Thanks,
>
> -Ryan
>
>
> Before posting messages or replies, see the posting policy rules at:
> www.dmcnews.com/Admin/rules.html
>
> To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address:
> moderator@xxxx
>
> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
>
>