DeLorean vendors and other scammers (was paying less for quality stuff)

[James Espey <james@xxxx>]

checksix3@xxxx wrote:

> First off, let me say that I'm all for supporting the parts vendors
> for parts truly specific to the car. However, I'm stunned at the
> prices being charged for commonly availible items.

As one of the DeLorean vendors, I have to think that you have a pretty
short-sighted view of things. If you don't support the vendors for ALL the
bits and pieces you need, pretty soon you may find yourself in the position
where you can't get ANY DeLorean-specific parts.

Do you think P.J. Grady would have been willing/able to finance the
development of his Zilla products? Or DeLorean Motor Center been willing or
able to develop parts like the coil cover, and fuel system parts without the
support of owners buying more than "just" the DeLorean-specific parts?

DeLorean Motor Company has done the same thing with door handles, window
switches, rear view mirrors, windshield washer pumps, and more. Without the
support of the owners and enthusiasts buying most or all of their TOTAL
DeLorean parts needs from us and the other vendors, the ability (and
initiative) to fund the creation of parts that no longer exist fades away.

Having been around the DML since the beginning, this topic comes up from
time to time. The newer readers and participants, like yourself, often
overlook things like this. Many of the parts you consider to be commonly
available items are either not easily found (factor in the time you spend
shopping around) or when you get your 'bargain part' - who will support you
in it's possibly non-standard usage in a DeLorean? Buy the window regulator
from someone else, but I can GUARANTEE you that it will NOT go in like the
original you'll take out. Will they provide you with DeLorean-specific
instructions for the installation? How many do you think they have
installed? Will they provide you with a toll-free number to call and answer
your questions? Will they have the experience from hundreds and hundreds of
installs to guide you through the process?

We occasionally get calls from folks wanting to know where they can buy or
what the cross-reference is for a certain part. I don't have the time to
know all the cross-references for parts when I know I have something on my
shelf that I will guarantee will work and, if you buy it from us we will
hold your hand every step of the way with it if necessary to ensure you are
satisfied. People get mad when we don't/won't tell them where they can get a
cross reference 'johnson rod' or 'whoozeewhatzit'. They tell me they are
going to start buying their parts elsewhere...and I tell them it sounds like
they already are...

Support the vendors, all of them, for all the things they do for you,
personally with your car, and the entire DeLorean hobby. That way there will
be a hobby for your kids, and their kids, and hopefully their kids, too.

Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.

James Espey
NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS/PHONE NUMBERS
DeLorean Motor Company
15023 Eddie Drive
Humble, Texas 77396

281/441-2537 Voice
281/441-2813 Fax
800/USA-DMC1
http://www.delorean.com