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Cohen




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PostPosted: Wed, 19th Dec 2007 19:39    Post subject: Im thinking of buying a Delorean


All cheese and back to the future jokes aside, I saw an auction for one of these babies not far from me. Its a damn classic, It would be an awesome first car to own. However its a bit banged up.. would need a bit of work and restoration probably.

However Im thinking a fanboy is gonna come down and pay a stupid amount for it, what you reckon?

I know its a stretch but is there anyone here who has owned or still owns one of these beasts?


Confused

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Jenni
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PostPosted: Wed, 19th Dec 2007 19:42    Post subject:
Why?

Buy it and be happy that the British Govt. paid for it.

Very Happy
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Cohen




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PostPosted: Wed, 19th Dec 2007 19:51    Post subject:
Jenni wrote:
Why?

Buy it and be happy that the British Govt. paid for it.

Very Happy


I think I post too much info in the bitching section Laughing

Na on a serious note, It will end auction at a silly price I think.

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Martian123




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PostPosted: Wed, 19th Dec 2007 20:11    Post subject:
In all seriousness, I could not buy that car without the intention of install a flux capacitor!

I mean if you're going to do it, do it right.

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PostPosted: Wed, 19th Dec 2007 20:38    Post subject:
i remember someone posting here how bad this car was, so ehhh no, no flux capacitor will save it

unless u wanna to look it like this



which is plain ridiculous Razz
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kuroi




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PostPosted: Wed, 19th Dec 2007 20:42    Post subject:
First things first, I have never and will never own a delorean.

That said, unless you're planning to keep it in your garage as a bragging rights toy or something I would defo not buy that thing..You have to remember, those cars are damn old, maybe even older than yourself.
Don't even think about driving it to work or the grocers because you'll be walking more than often. Wink
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Cohen




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PostPosted: Wed, 19th Dec 2007 20:49    Post subject:
LOL @ that modded one. zomg

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KrAzY-KaMeL




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PostPosted: Wed, 19th Dec 2007 22:16    Post subject:
Do you know how sick of a car Deloreans are? I know some company still makes them to this day with options that were unavailable from factory. They were always ragged on for not having enough power given the weight of the car, that company gives you a inline 6 turbo option I think.

Overall the cars looked at as a failure, but from a collectors point of view it's gold.
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|IcedFreon|




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PostPosted: Wed, 19th Dec 2007 22:47    Post subject:
we had one when i was a kid. dad got it when the movie came out, pretty cool car. i drove it when i was 15 then he got rid of it.
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PostPosted: Wed, 19th Dec 2007 22:49    Post subject:
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And they try to catch you riding dirty Surprised ?
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PostPosted: Thu, 20th Dec 2007 08:22    Post subject:
kuroi wrote:
First things first, I have never and will never own a delorean.

That said, unless you're planning to keep it in your garage as a bragging rights toy or something I would defo not buy that thing..You have to remember, those cars are damn old, maybe even older than yourself.
Don't even think about driving it to work or the grocers because you'll be walking more than often. Wink


Couldnt have said it better myself.

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PostPosted: Thu, 20th Dec 2007 08:49    Post subject:
kuroi wrote:
those cars are damn old, maybe even older than yourself.
Don't even think about driving it to work or the grocers because you'll be walking more than often.


What's wrong with old vehicles? My truck is going to 30 next year and it still outdoes anything new.
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PostPosted: Thu, 20th Dec 2007 15:08    Post subject:
NCogNeato wrote:
kuroi wrote:
those cars are damn old, maybe even older than yourself.
Don't even think about driving it to work or the grocers because you'll be walking more than often.


What's wrong with old vehicles? My truck is going to 30 next year and it still outdoes anything new.


Stop doing crack dude....

And keep on dreaming you poor bastard ^^
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PostPosted: Thu, 20th Dec 2007 15:35    Post subject:
NCogNeato wrote:
kuroi wrote:
those cars are damn old, maybe even older than yourself.
Don't even think about driving it to work or the grocers because you'll be walking more than often.


What's wrong with old vehicles? My truck is going to 30 next year and it still outdoes anything new.
Yeah right... Well ok, maybe its ok with old trucks. But old cars doesn't have ABS, STC etc.
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PostPosted: Thu, 20th Dec 2007 17:09    Post subject:
deelix wrote:
NCogNeato wrote:
kuroi wrote:
those cars are damn old, maybe even older than yourself.
Don't even think about driving it to work or the grocers because you'll be walking more than often.


What's wrong with old vehicles? My truck is going to 30 next year and it still outdoes anything new.
Yeah right... Well ok, maybe its ok with old trucks. But old cars doesn't have ABS, STC etc.


You have to beg it to work... won't start when it's cold etc...
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PostPosted: Fri, 21st Dec 2007 04:47    Post subject:
deelix wrote:
Yeah right... Well ok, maybe its ok with old trucks. But old cars doesn't have ABS, STC etc.


Call me old school or call me crazy but when I drive I prefer to actually drive not have the vehicle do it for me.
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PostPosted: Fri, 21st Dec 2007 11:35    Post subject:
NCogNeato wrote:
deelix wrote:
Yeah right... Well ok, maybe its ok with old trucks. But old cars doesn't have ABS, STC etc.


Call me old school or call me crazy but when I drive I prefer to actually drive not have the vehicle do it for me.


I don't see how either of those driving aids propel the car for you? If you would like to drive the car yourself while your front wheels lock up and you are fishtailing then alright.

For the average driver ABS and any sort of stability control are a +. If you have track time or do any AutoX events then that's another story. Most accidents involving a shift in weight when avoiding an obstacle are lift induced oversteer, staying on the throttle in a RWD car would prevent that.

Sorry for the rant! Laughing
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PostPosted: Fri, 21st Dec 2007 12:14    Post subject:
best way to determine your car choice: imagine what reaction your perfect girl would say when it comes up at a party. in fact, that works for a lot of things.

not that i follow my own advice Razz
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