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Post #1 Sun, Oct 27, 2:40 PM
Gamer55
Supercar Messiah - 2274

 Im just curious why you would buy one? Arent the parts hard to get and the preformance is just horable 0-60 in 10.5 sec and 0-100 in 40 sec thats not at all a supercar, I think a true supercar would be something more like 0-100 in 10 sec not 40 sec!!! I guess it use to be a good car back in the day. I just want to know why its a popular car? I mean I was reading some of the posts and the car seemed to be pretty good, but in what? And one last question how much would it cost to buy one?
2004 Impreza WRX
-K&N Typhoon intake system with heatshield
-Invidia N1 Race catback without resonator
-Invidia V3 Downpipe with Thermo Tec heat wrap
-Omori turbo boost gauge 25psi
-STi BBS gold 17x7.5 lightweight racing wheels
-Potenza RE070 ultra high performance summer tires
-Cobb Accessport with Custom PDX tuned Stage 2 93 oct map at 16.5psi
Post #2 Mon, Oct 28, 4:30 PM
Delorean DMC-12 Rocks
Supercar Messiah - 2843

 0-60 in 9.5, engine upgrades take it to 197hp(vs. stock 130hp). top speed 120mph.

its attractive(in only some eyes), the doors rock, the stainless steel is unique. chicks love it. stock, its 44 inches tall(very short)and can be lowered. good milage, safe, roomy/comfy, and hey! its classic.

did you know its the 63rd. out of 100 most wanted cars in the 20th century? out of all the car collectors, it turned up as one of the most wanted.
"The Polizia Stradle--even 'traffic cop' sounds sexy in Italian..."--Motor Trend, July 2004 News section.
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"Indeed an attack on America by fanatical Muslims has finally provided liberals with a religion they could respect."--Ann Coulter
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"Lovers of high performance should shop elsewhere, in particular their Porsche dealers. But for high-content, high-quality, highly unique profile piece that'll get you there in comfort and enviable style, John Z's dream car looks like something of a bargain."--MotorTrend December 1981 about Delorean
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"Up comes the gullwing door, in you slide, pull the heavy, counterbalanced door down by a strap and kerchunk! You're hermetically sealed, with just a tiny, electrically-powered tollbooth window for contact with the outside world."--Practical Classics April 2000
Post #3 Mon, Oct 28, 4:32 PM
Delorean DMC-12 Rocks
Supercar Messiah - 2843

 and by the way, read my signature. thats my idea of the car. its the reasons i like it.
"The Polizia Stradle--even 'traffic cop' sounds sexy in Italian..."--Motor Trend, July 2004 News section.
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"Indeed an attack on America by fanatical Muslims has finally provided liberals with a religion they could respect."--Ann Coulter
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"Lovers of high performance should shop elsewhere, in particular their Porsche dealers. But for high-content, high-quality, highly unique profile piece that'll get you there in comfort and enviable style, John Z's dream car looks like something of a bargain."--MotorTrend December 1981 about Delorean
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"Up comes the gullwing door, in you slide, pull the heavy, counterbalanced door down by a strap and kerchunk! You're hermetically sealed, with just a tiny, electrically-powered tollbooth window for contact with the outside world."--Practical Classics April 2000
Post #4 Mon, Oct 28, 7:54 PM
firestarter
Supercar Guru - 552

 Parts not that hard to get. You just look. Proformance is ok for small V6. Its popular b/c its different crazy out of the ordinary. Pics up the chicks.

Prices range from $10,000 to $50,000 av is $20,000
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Post #5 Fri, Nov 1, 3:21 PM
Gamer55
Supercar Messiah - 2274

 WHAT THE HECK IS YOUR PROBLEM WAKE UP ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE BED!!!
I just wanted to ask a few questions, whats the big deal. Well Id rather have an Enzo than this.
2004 Impreza WRX
-K&N Typhoon intake system with heatshield
-Invidia N1 Race catback without resonator
-Invidia V3 Downpipe with Thermo Tec heat wrap
-Omori turbo boost gauge 25psi
-STi BBS gold 17x7.5 lightweight racing wheels
-Potenza RE070 ultra high performance summer tires
-Cobb Accessport with Custom PDX tuned Stage 2 93 oct map at 16.5psi
Post #6 Fri, Nov 1, 4:59 PM
Delorean DMC-12 Rocks
Supercar Messiah - 2843

 whyd you put the question like that? "heck" isnt something to put on here unless you say "heck man, thats cool". but you said something to the effect of "why would some one want a crappy car like this? why not go by a POS civic with pretend/wanna-be NOS, and saying its supercharged spoon engine?"

learn your grammer. i dont use capitalization or puntuation-even spelling-much, but i can understand what youre saying. why not put the right form of question. like "what are the reasons you like it?". thats at least looks NICE.
"The Polizia Stradle--even 'traffic cop' sounds sexy in Italian..."--Motor Trend, July 2004 News section.
------------------------
"Indeed an attack on America by fanatical Muslims has finally provided liberals with a religion they could respect."--Ann Coulter
----------------------
"Lovers of high performance should shop elsewhere, in particular their Porsche dealers. But for high-content, high-quality, highly unique profile piece that'll get you there in comfort and enviable style, John Z's dream car looks like something of a bargain."--MotorTrend December 1981 about Delorean
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"Up comes the gullwing door, in you slide, pull the heavy, counterbalanced door down by a strap and kerchunk! You're hermetically sealed, with just a tiny, electrically-powered tollbooth window for contact with the outside world."--Practical Classics April 2000
Post #7 Sat, Nov 2, 12:55 PM
Delorean DMC-12 Rocks
Supercar Messiah - 2843

 yup, and congrats! is the girls clan really up or are you just testing it?
"The Polizia Stradle--even 'traffic cop' sounds sexy in Italian..."--Motor Trend, July 2004 News section.
------------------------
"Indeed an attack on America by fanatical Muslims has finally provided liberals with a religion they could respect."--Ann Coulter
----------------------
"Lovers of high performance should shop elsewhere, in particular their Porsche dealers. But for high-content, high-quality, highly unique profile piece that'll get you there in comfort and enviable style, John Z's dream car looks like something of a bargain."--MotorTrend December 1981 about Delorean
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"Up comes the gullwing door, in you slide, pull the heavy, counterbalanced door down by a strap and kerchunk! You're hermetically sealed, with just a tiny, electrically-powered tollbooth window for contact with the outside world."--Practical Classics April 2000
Post #8 Sat, Nov 2, 9:02 PM
importguy
Supercar Messi - 1751

 indeed, itz a rare gem.
importguy, 1Supra1, SkylineFreak & SupraMan: Supra forum buds for life...
Post #9 Sun, Nov 3, 10:47 AM
NotSomuch
New Member - 32

 Why would ya want one? well for the same reason ppl want pre 1980 fiats and MGs sure they're not the best cars around, but man when ya drive one they make ya feel like yer 17 again.
Everyone knows that big fins and stickers on a car make ya faster. Big rear fin on a fwd car: $300. Stupidity: Priceless
Post #10 Mon, Nov 4, 1:58 PM
Gamer55
Supercar Messiah - 2274

 I'm sorry I didn't think this was English class!!! It makes perfect sense because if you cant understand "What the heck is your problem?" its just sad!!! People use bad grammar ALL THE TIME and misspell words ALL THE TIME!!!! And your telling me to learn my grammar at least I KNOW HOW TO SPELL GRAMMAR AND PUNCTUATION!!!! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!!!!!! If you didn’t know heck is a more formal way to say hell and if I substitute hell with heck it looks like this: What the hell is your problem? And that makes perfect sense.

By the way you made errors in your post here’s a revised version:

Why’d you put the question like that? "Heck" isn’t something to put on here unless you say "heck man, that’s cool". But you said something to the effect of "why would some one want a crappy car like this? Why not go by a POS civic with pretend/want to be NOS, and saying its supercharged spoon engine?"

Learn your grammar. I don’t use capitalization or punctuation-even spelling-much, but i can understand what you’re saying. Why not put the right form of question. like "what are the reasons you like it?". That’s at least looks NICE.
2004 Impreza WRX
-K&N Typhoon intake system with heatshield
-Invidia N1 Race catback without resonator
-Invidia V3 Downpipe with Thermo Tec heat wrap
-Omori turbo boost gauge 25psi
-STi BBS gold 17x7.5 lightweight racing wheels
-Potenza RE070 ultra high performance summer tires
-Cobb Accessport with Custom PDX tuned Stage 2 93 oct map at 16.5psi
Post #11 Mon, Nov 4, 4:55 PM
Delorean DMC-12 Rocks
Supercar Messiah - 2843

 i also pissed off and typing fast! you think its so mother Fucking cool to be an adult making fun of a high school student? you must have some really bad issues! did you some how, wake up one morning on the wrong side of your moms #$%# and say "I'm going to talk shit about good cars"? what the Fuck dude! and if some one calls me in for bad language, or if i even get banned, i coulnt give a rats-imbred ass! its for a good cause! i used to dis the fiero forums people, one of the guys brags about his dad owning 3, and i said "DONT BRAG ABOUT SHIT!". i came to the conclusion that if they came in the delorean forum, theyd piss me off. why am i doing the same thing to them? thats my point. if you dont care about something, just dont talk about it.
"The Polizia Stradle--even 'traffic cop' sounds sexy in Italian..."--Motor Trend, July 2004 News section.
------------------------
"Indeed an attack on America by fanatical Muslims has finally provided liberals with a religion they could respect."--Ann Coulter
----------------------
"Lovers of high performance should shop elsewhere, in particular their Porsche dealers. But for high-content, high-quality, highly unique profile piece that'll get you there in comfort and enviable style, John Z's dream car looks like something of a bargain."--MotorTrend December 1981 about Delorean
-----------------------
"Up comes the gullwing door, in you slide, pull the heavy, counterbalanced door down by a strap and kerchunk! You're hermetically sealed, with just a tiny, electrically-powered tollbooth window for contact with the outside world."--Practical Classics April 2000
Post #12 Mon, Nov 4, 5:03 PM
Delorean DMC-12 Rocks
Supercar Messiah - 2843

 BTW, check out the "Ok Kurt". if you dont stop this shit, same will happen to you. damn, one sperm with a sense of direction, a messed up special ED teacher, and here you are being a #%$it online...
"The Polizia Stradle--even 'traffic cop' sounds sexy in Italian..."--Motor Trend, July 2004 News section.
------------------------
"Indeed an attack on America by fanatical Muslims has finally provided liberals with a religion they could respect."--Ann Coulter
----------------------
"Lovers of high performance should shop elsewhere, in particular their Porsche dealers. But for high-content, high-quality, highly unique profile piece that'll get you there in comfort and enviable style, John Z's dream car looks like something of a bargain."--MotorTrend December 1981 about Delorean
-----------------------
"Up comes the gullwing door, in you slide, pull the heavy, counterbalanced door down by a strap and kerchunk! You're hermetically sealed, with just a tiny, electrically-powered tollbooth window for contact with the outside world."--Practical Classics April 2000
Post #13 Mon, Nov 4, 5:21 PM
importguy
Supercar Messi - 1751

 Delorean DMC-12 Rocks, jus report him if hez botherin u.
importguy, 1Supra1, SkylineFreak & SupraMan: Supra forum buds for life...
Post #14 Mon, Nov 4, 9:01 PM
USRACING
Supercar Messiah - 8488

 The only reason is its doors.
Post #15 Tue, Nov 5, 2:06 PM
importguy
Supercar Messi - 1751

 [sarcasm]yep thatz the only reason we like this car [/sarcasm]
importguy, 1Supra1, SkylineFreak & SupraMan: Supra forum buds for life...
Post #16 Wed, Nov 6, 1:52 PM
Gamer55
Supercar Messiah - 2274

 Huh????? What's going on I just wanted to know some of the good things about the Delorean. I'm not dissing it at all, just wanted some Delorean facts and history and performance THAT'S ALL!!!
2004 Impreza WRX
-K&N Typhoon intake system with heatshield
-Invidia N1 Race catback without resonator
-Invidia V3 Downpipe with Thermo Tec heat wrap
-Omori turbo boost gauge 25psi
-STi BBS gold 17x7.5 lightweight racing wheels
-Potenza RE070 ultra high performance summer tires
-Cobb Accessport with Custom PDX tuned Stage 2 93 oct map at 16.5psi
Post #17 Wed, Nov 6, 1:53 PM
Gamer55
Supercar Messiah - 2274

 Report me? For what?
2004 Impreza WRX
-K&N Typhoon intake system with heatshield
-Invidia N1 Race catback without resonator
-Invidia V3 Downpipe with Thermo Tec heat wrap
-Omori turbo boost gauge 25psi
-STi BBS gold 17x7.5 lightweight racing wheels
-Potenza RE070 ultra high performance summer tires
-Cobb Accessport with Custom PDX tuned Stage 2 93 oct map at 16.5psi
Post #18 Wed, Nov 13, 3:27 PM
Delorean DMC-12 Rocks
Supercar Messiah - 2843

 for talking shit about it. we got one guy booted off the site(kurt)for the same reason!
"The Polizia Stradle--even 'traffic cop' sounds sexy in Italian..."--Motor Trend, July 2004 News section.
------------------------
"Indeed an attack on America by fanatical Muslims has finally provided liberals with a religion they could respect."--Ann Coulter
----------------------
"Lovers of high performance should shop elsewhere, in particular their Porsche dealers. But for high-content, high-quality, highly unique profile piece that'll get you there in comfort and enviable style, John Z's dream car looks like something of a bargain."--MotorTrend December 1981 about Delorean
-----------------------
"Up comes the gullwing door, in you slide, pull the heavy, counterbalanced door down by a strap and kerchunk! You're hermetically sealed, with just a tiny, electrically-powered tollbooth window for contact with the outside world."--Practical Classics April 2000
Post #19 Mon, Jan 6, 8:49 PM
Boosted DMC
Member - 93

 You'd rather have an Enzo than this? I hope so. I hope you also realize that you have replaced a $25000.00 car with one in the hundreds of thousands(!)
PLUS you are comparing a 20 year old car with one so new that the ink hasn't fully dried on the drawing board!!!

That's like saying i'd rather have an F16 over a P51 Mustang. If you are going to criticize and compare, keep your comparisons at least in the same decade, price range, and performance range. Your comparison holds no value.
What happens at 88mph? You get a speeding ticket.

Turbos: God bless em.

Proud member of the DeLorean Association on Supercars.net


Its not always about speed...its about showing off....
Post #20 Wed, Jan 8, 3:58 PM
Delorean DMC-12 Rocks
Supercar Messiah - 2843
"The Polizia Stradle--even 'traffic cop' sounds sexy in Italian..."--Motor Trend, July 2004 News section.
------------------------
"Indeed an attack on America by fanatical Muslims has finally provided liberals with a religion they could respect."--Ann Coulter
----------------------
"Lovers of high performance should shop elsewhere, in particular their Porsche dealers. But for high-content, high-quality, highly unique profile piece that'll get you there in comfort and enviable style, John Z's dream car looks like something of a bargain."--MotorTrend December 1981 about Delorean
-----------------------
"Up comes the gullwing door, in you slide, pull the heavy, counterbalanced door down by a strap and kerchunk! You're hermetically sealed, with just a tiny, electrically-powered tollbooth window for contact with the outside world."--Practical Classics April 2000
Post #21 Wed, Jan 8, 4:04 PM
Delorean DMC-12 Rocks
Supercar Messiah - 2843

 yeah, but you gotta admit my little cuss out was fun. did you notice my "rats imbred-ass!!!" part? that was cool!
"The Polizia Stradle--even 'traffic cop' sounds sexy in Italian..."--Motor Trend, July 2004 News section.
------------------------
"Indeed an attack on America by fanatical Muslims has finally provided liberals with a religion they could respect."--Ann Coulter
----------------------
"Lovers of high performance should shop elsewhere, in particular their Porsche dealers. But for high-content, high-quality, highly unique profile piece that'll get you there in comfort and enviable style, John Z's dream car looks like something of a bargain."--MotorTrend December 1981 about Delorean
-----------------------
"Up comes the gullwing door, in you slide, pull the heavy, counterbalanced door down by a strap and kerchunk! You're hermetically sealed, with just a tiny, electrically-powered tollbooth window for contact with the outside world."--Practical Classics April 2000
Post #22 Sat, Jan 11, 6:08 AM
Boosted DMC
Member - 93

 Yes....the doors...

Yet another reason WHY this car is so unique. Even haters such as yourself can distinguish a unique feature such as the Gull Wing doors.

Thus making the delorean a UNIQUE car.

Hence the reason why alot of us like it.

Now, go out and buy an ordinary Honda Civic, put on a fart pipe, HUGE wing (Which, if none of you lil import tuners have learned yet... putting a huge wing like that to add downforce to the back of a FRONT WHEEL DRIVE CAR... Understand yet???) some way cool Fast and the Furious stickers, a chrome fire extinguisher, and learn a very important lesson...

Your car is still ordinary. Im not saying you drive a honda, but you hopefully understand what im talking about when i say UNIQUE.
What happens at 88mph? You get a speeding ticket.

Turbos: God bless em.

Proud member of the DeLorean Association on Supercars.net


Its not always about speed...its about showing off....
Post #23 Sun, Jan 12, 8:08 PM
Delorean DMC-12 Rocks
Supercar Messiah - 2843

 lol!

nothin' like fried r1ce!
"The Polizia Stradle--even 'traffic cop' sounds sexy in Italian..."--Motor Trend, July 2004 News section.
------------------------
"Indeed an attack on America by fanatical Muslims has finally provided liberals with a religion they could respect."--Ann Coulter
----------------------
"Lovers of high performance should shop elsewhere, in particular their Porsche dealers. But for high-content, high-quality, highly unique profile piece that'll get you there in comfort and enviable style, John Z's dream car looks like something of a bargain."--MotorTrend December 1981 about Delorean
-----------------------
"Up comes the gullwing door, in you slide, pull the heavy, counterbalanced door down by a strap and kerchunk! You're hermetically sealed, with just a tiny, electrically-powered tollbooth window for contact with the outside world."--Practical Classics April 2000
Post #24 Mon, Jan 20, 2:05 PM
firestarter
Supercar Guru - 552

 I love it when import racers slow down to see a real car go by them
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McLaren Club Member
Post #25 Tue, Jan 21, 4:00 PM
Delorean DMC-12 Rocks
Supercar Messiah - 2843

 why arent you in the delorean club?
"The Polizia Stradle--even 'traffic cop' sounds sexy in Italian..."--Motor Trend, July 2004 News section.
------------------------
"Indeed an attack on America by fanatical Muslims has finally provided liberals with a religion they could respect."--Ann Coulter
----------------------
"Lovers of high performance should shop elsewhere, in particular their Porsche dealers. But for high-content, high-quality, highly unique profile piece that'll get you there in comfort and enviable style, John Z's dream car looks like something of a bargain."--MotorTrend December 1981 about Delorean
-----------------------
"Up comes the gullwing door, in you slide, pull the heavy, counterbalanced door down by a strap and kerchunk! You're hermetically sealed, with just a tiny, electrically-powered tollbooth window for contact with the outside world."--Practical Classics April 2000
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