Re: [DML] Looking for a DMC (Andy)

[Soma576@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 9/3/04 12:30:39 PM Central Daylight Time, tan5732@xxxxxxx 
writes:


> Also note, EVERYTHING is original down to the tires, I have heard of many 
> improvements / upgrades that are considered a necessity to use this car as a 
> daily driver, this car has not seen any of those.
> 
> Your response is greatly appreciated.
> 
> Todd

Todd,

This one sounds like one of those cars that is NOT worth $18K.  I would 
advise either talking this one down if the rest of the body and interior are 
PRISTINE to maybe $12K - other than that, don't feel bad if you walk away from this 
one.  the car I described that is worth $18K would be in much better 
electrical condition.  why it has so many problems with only 11,000 miles is quite odd. 
perhaps the speedo doesn't work so it hasn't logged any miles in a long time? 
 do the tires look like they have 11,000 miles on them?  this car has quite a 
story behind it, i am sure.

don't hesitate to keep looking if you have a gut feeling it's a problem car.  
but then again, some people like that challenge, and it could still be a good 
deal IF everything else were PERFECT.   as for the transmission grinding in 
reverse, that is a typical problem of an OEM plastic clutch line.  switching to 
a stainless braided line would probably eliminate that problem.  i wouldn't 
be too worried about that part.

Andy


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