[DML] Re: Estimate

["dukeofclassiccars" <tswatch@xxxxxxxx>]

Hi Jeff,

Funny you should ask about this.  I just purchased my first DeLorean 
less than 4 months ago and I am also in college.  However, in my 
case, I've been saving since I was 16.  If you wait for some time, 
you can find a DeLorean that needs work, but still in resonible shape 
for around $5,000 (I wish not to say what I purchased mine for).  Of 
course, you might have to be willing to travel a good distance to 
find one.  As it goes for the question, "If it is worth it or not" to 
fix up a "D", well... whether you buy one for $20,000 or one for 
$5,000, I gaurantee you that it will need parts.  These cars will 
drain your savings account.  You will be picking up those pennies you 
see on the sidewalks.

I've been working on mine for the past 4 months and have spent almost 
twice what I spent on the car originally.  But, I did my research and 
I knew what I was getting into; and enjoyed every minute of it.  The 
car is still not ready, but I have hopes to get her onto the road 
shortly.  I have one more minor idling problem to fix, which seems to 
be common on these cars.  

I don't know exactly what you're looking for in a "D", what kind of 
price you have in mind, or where you are located?  I would be more 
than happy to help; and if I know DeLorean owners, I'm sure that 
there are some in your area that might help you locate what you are 
looking for.

~Dan




--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Jeff" <dreammotorcar@xxxx> wrote:
> Hey All. I am a college student that wants to work on and own a D. 
> That means I have very little money to spend on one. I really dont 
> care if it runs when I get it. What would be a reasonable price for 
> an '81 black/manual D?(And no I am not asking you guys charging 28 
> grand for yours) I know everyone says it isn't worth it to fix it 
up 
> and it is better to just buy a nicer one with more money but 
working 
> on it is what I really want, not to just drive it around(I already 
> have a fiance)
> 
> Thanks!
>     Grady




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