Re: New Member

["supermattthehero" <supermatty@xxxx>]

Welcome. 

I'm also a college student, 22 years old now, who's wanted a DMC since
BTTF came out. Unlike many of the other kids in college driving
around in BMW's and Mercedes Benz, my parents couldn't afford to pay
for my school, AND a DeLorean. So for me, my savior was getting
internships. It allowed me to work to pay for my car while getting
academic credit and experience. I would investigate this if your
school can provide you with some assistance. I spent several years
researching these cars and then when I found one that looked great and
talked to the owner extensively, I made a purchase. The main thing I
looked for was that the owner drove the car regularly. As a result,
many of the things on my car had already been replaced, like the fuel
system, the relays, the clutch, radiator, cooling system, etc. 
Really, the only thing my car needed was some cosmetic things
(stainless was excellent, though). 
I purchased the car during my junior year in college, got an
internship, and then paid ahead far enough on the payments to last me
until I graduate and can get a "real" job. :)
I think this way is financially responsible, yet satisfying if you're
getting impatient :)

Matt
#1604

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "cyboexpo2002" <paul.mari@xxxx> wrote:
> Hi all. Joined the DMCNEWS group today. I have to say that I've
> loved the Delorean as long as I can remember... I'm 19, and always
> loved it every time I saw one on the road or at a show. It just so
> happens that I'm looking for a new car, and I realised: I better look
> at the DMC. They appear to be out of my price range at the
> moment...but you never know. I could spend around $10k on it, so I
> could get one that needs mild to moderate work. 
> 
> About me: I'm a 19 yr old college student at the University of
> Connecticut (UConn), and my hometown is Shelton, CT (about 30-45 min
> from NY state).
> 
> Right now I can't have a car until junior (next) yr @ UConn (rules). 
> I've seen a few DMC's for sale in NY, but most are around $15-20k for
> a considerable amount of work ($10k). I'm thinking that they might be
> a little pricy, considering DMC in Houston will sell a refurb/restored
> one for $35k...
> 
> If all else fails, I'll be waiting a few more years...but I WILL get
> one...