Re: [MarcosManiacs] Come On, 1969 to 1973 Marcos GT Owners! Pleas e participa...
2002-10-09 by sveltebat@aol.com
Dear Ron, In your message dated 10/8/02 11:36:49 AM Central Daylight Time, you wrote (in part and to which I will answer, one by one): "I am concerned - it seems that you are trying to take a logical, rational approach to Marcos ownership." My answer: Yes, I am attempting to be very logical but only with regard to being able to acquire and afford the car that I has been denied to me for 33 years, Ron. I'm attempting to acquire a car that I really am not supposed to own but have yearned for ... "Based on my 32 years owning a Marcos, I would suggest that this approach will lead to disappointment and frustration." My answer: Yes, you see, those are the number of years I would have been able to have enjoyed my Marcos that you have had to enjoy and I was denied. "If you acquire a Marcos, it should be because you want a car with head-turning styling that draws a crowd every time you take it out, that is an absolute blast to drive when everything is working right, and is an ongoing challenge to your technical skills (and/or your wallet) to keep it that way." Answer: Exactly, that's why I've owned an MGA, an Austin Healey 3000 MKII and now a Honda Civic del sol. But, again, I have to overcome the fear of going into debt and the struggle to acquire my dream car. "You buy a Marcos because of the huge, ear-to-ear grin you get every time you encounter a twisting back road with no traffic for miles - as an early poster on this board said: 'if your engine overheats, it's because you're driving too slow'." Answer: Again, I'm a sports car enthusiast. So what do you think about the fact that I am contemplating buying a Marcos with RHD for use in the U.S.A. as well as no air-conditioner and "incognito" at that, Ron? "I do recommend that you use the logical, rational approach to choosing your other car - the one you will need for mundane everyday trips to the shopping mall on rainy days." Answer: Ron, I'm not rich like you, obviously. I will have no other and will have to sell my little del sol to afford the Marcos GT! Thank You for your input, Ron and I do hope that you expressed your opinion by participating in the poll. With best regards, Svelte sveltebat@...