RE: [DML] sure a 17 yr old can own a delorean

[Christian Williams <delorean@xxxx>]

Speaking for the younger generation of DeLorean owners, the only thing
that really comes into play when thinking about buying a DeLorean is
experience. By experience, I mean all sorts. If you have business
experience, you can land a great job that will more than pay for
maintenence and repairs that these cars will undoubtedly need. If you have
experience in working on cars, then business experience and a high paying
job may not be as necessary (but always helps). Experience with
negociation and just plain dealing with people will help you to see if the
seller might be hiding anything. And most importantly, experience with
DeLoreans is mandatory so that you know what to look for.

I can't stress this last point enough, as I bought my DeLorean with little
DeLorean experience. But then again it would have been impossible for me
to have the level of experience that I now have with DeLoreans when I
bought mine. It's really not until you're around them enough (or have
owned one long enough) that you start to notice all of the minor
differences between your car and others. My friends all say that DeLorean
car shows are silly because they all look the same. I go to a DeLorean car
show and see where my car needs improvement.

And Jack, I'm surprised that you didn't take your 2 cents and list it as
an asset in your signature.

-Christian

On Thu, 9 May 2002, Jack Stiefel wrote:

> [MODERATOR NOTE: This post borders on antagonism. Remember, we're not here to pick fights. - Mike Substelny, this week's DML moderator]
>
> OK Children, lets grow up a little bit. I am not sure many of us out
> here care who was the youngest, nor does it really matter in the grand
> scheme of things. If you paid with your own money, or parents, what's
> the difference? If your name is on the title, you own the car. At 15
> or 16 or even 17, you weren't on your own anyway. My father uses the
> phrase " out of one pocket into another". Now if you left home at 15,
> got a job, saved up and then paid for your DeLorean while paying rent,
> utilities and such, I might... MIGHT be impressed.
>
> Just 2 cents
>
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