Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2003 21:14:07 +0100 From: Grunff <grunffnopsam.com> Subject: Re: Opinions Please..
Dexter J wrote: > I may well be interested in your struts - I'll need a fresh front pair if I > do go ahead and depending - they might be a bargain.. They would be a bargain, but the shipping really kills the deal.. > The assumption isn't being made that I can weld the hood shut upon > completion of course, but, can it be assumed that it will be mostly > reliable and possibly rust free for a couple of years given work outlined? Personally don't see why not, but luck can have a big part in this. > I always liked the delorian of course, but no rear seats and I would have > to drop that crummy V6 for a SAAB 225 Turbo engine if I ever did pick one > up.. In fact, I'm sure I saw a 9000 custom with gullwing doors somewhere > last night when I was surfing around.. Now that would be really neat I > think.. Before I say anything, let me say that the DeLorean is one of my dream cars - I've wanted one since I was 12, and would buy one in a heartbeat if I could afford it. *BUT* #They have crap engines. #The stainless panels are non-structural, over fiberglass mostly. #The chassis isn't stainless, and is very good at rusting. #They drive like crap PS - did you know that both the 9000 and the DeLorean were styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro? Of course you did. -- Grunff