[DML] Re: Suggestions for Knut's Production Chronology

["content22207" <brobertson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

For Knut's list to be useful, it needs to compare a manageable number
of characteristics common to all DeLoreans. I'd suggest:
- Current status of original distinguishing characteristics (hood
style, interior color, transmission)
- Current exterior finish (stainless or painted)
- Perhaps presence of external mods (spoilers, ground effects, side
scoops, etc not necessarily itemized)
- Lowered suspension (2 or 4 wheels)
- Major changes to engine (re-power, turbocharging, etc)
- Major changes to frame (not repairs or patches, but total swap or
rebuild)
- General presence of OEM and major vendor mods (not necessarily
itemized, but indication if car was updated via this route) 
- General presence of proprietary mods (again, not itemized, but
general indication if car has gone the other common route)
- Accident damage above some threshold
- Of course other "Notes" (BTTF, historical cars, etc)

The last thing we need to do is innundate poor Knut with minute
details of our sound systems and 3rd brake lights.

Bill Robertson
#5939

>--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Dani B" <5n-@xxxx> wrote:
> Obviously I agree with you guys. My car was on Ebay, but never got any
> bids at all, was never sold on Ebay, and was actually obtained in a
> completly different manner. In fact, I didn't even pay a cent to get
> my car or transportation from where it was. Anyway- I think the notes
> section should be
> reworked, a numerical system works great (1=Frame rust, 5=Totalled,
> 2=etc etc.). Again as Hank said, only minimal/Major things should be
> noted. I do NOT believe every little detail about the car can, and
> should be noted. My car HAD a bad frame, but wasn't noted, as well as
> my replaced hub carrier, A/C removed and etc. Perhaps this list of
> Vins needs a large update. No worries because 5003 will not exchange
> hands until my dirt nap-- Dani B. 5003
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Hank" <henry@xxxx> wrote:
> > 
> > I'll second this.  My entry (#1619) has: "Replaced exhaust manifold,
> Hood grooves, Gasflap".  Yes, my car has grooves and the flap, but I
> have no idea how the "Replaced exhaust manifold" got on there.  I had
> a leaky exhaust/gasket job by Rob Grady a couple of years ago, but
> I've also have about $10K of other, plenty more important, work done
> to it as well.
> > 
> > I'd assert that there needs to be some minimum standard for the
> comments on the Production Chronology - like serious frame rust,
> odometer rollbacks, known accidents, major non-stock modifications,
> questionable ebay auction histories, etc.  Items that a prospective
> buyer would like to/need to know about before buying a car.  An A/C
> leak, exhaust manifold, or any other easily repaired item should not
> be included, IMHO... Unless, of course, we have the option of
> including them ALL -  a task I'm certain Knut would not be willing to
> do.  ;)
> > 
> > -Hank (whose entry is oddly missing the warrantee card). #1619




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