This DeLorean: Is this deal worth it?

"Geoff Mackenzie" wrote

And get Arthur Andersen to audit the company too....come to think of it maybe they designed the chassis...

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The Blue Max
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May

There's quite a difference between a mediocre car with some unusual features (DMC12) and a hideous car with nothing of interest (Edsel).

Behind the rear axle is no place for an engine, period. I know the people who don't know Boxsters are better than 911s are going to flame me now...

Biggest problem with the Delorean was its anemic engine. But if it hadn't been so underpowered, it would've been dangerous. Whatever John Z. was, he was NOT a drug dealer until, while about to lose his biggest dream, the feds tempted him with $100 million. Entrapment, plain and simple.

I'm not a JZD fan, but he generally fought the evil forces at GM (and lost). I know what the Brits had in mind, but loaning him that much money wasn't a very smart move.

David

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David Williams

On Sat, 08 May 2004 15:51:32 +0100, Howard Rose ran around screaming and yelling:

would go well with a mini and a 66 acvw, eh? JT

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Joey Tribiani

Ha ha - very witty!!!

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John McCabe

It wasn't quite so underpowered in europe as it was in USA because of the less stringent emissions regulations - european cars actually performed quite well for that time - I think they could hit about

130-135mph and 0-60 in around 8.5s compared to US spec of around 110mph and 10.5s.

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John McCabe

Well, the plastic wouldn't rust, either. Why cover it with stainless which, under certain circumstances, will? It's additional weight and construction complexity. And it means all your hihg-priced sports cars come out the same color. I believe the ERM process was licensed from Lotus after Lotus couldn't find a use for it.

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Stephen H. Westin

Toyota Sera ? There's an owner in this thread.

Cleaning a DeLorean _is_ a difficult job, like cleaning any stainless steel kitchen. The chrome in stainless steel is highly reactive and after any harsh cleaning you need to repassivate it carefully, otherwise you get uneven staining. Pressure-wash a DeLorean, leave it to dry in hot sun or after a city rainstorm and you'll find there are water droplet stains that won't shift. If you really go to town on one, passivate it afterwards (I'd suggest citric acid) before you let it dry.

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Andy Dingley

Andy Dingley ( snipped-for-privacy@codesmiths.com) gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying :

Pah. All you need is a brillo pad and some fairy liquid....

citric acid) before you let it dry.

How appropriate for a car widely perceived as a lemon...

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Adrian

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