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

[Todd Nelson <tan5732@xxxxxxx>]

Andy,

Thanks a lot for the info.  The last I heard on the car the owner was going 
to take it back to the dealership he bought it from 23 years ago and have 
them do some "repairs".  He was hoping to get out for $1,000, then ask 
$15,000 for it.  I tried not to laugh because it would probably cost that 
much to just get the car in this dealerships doors, but then again I am not 
exactly sure what he had in mind to fix.  He said he would give me a call 
before he did anything with it, so I'll keep you posted.

Thanks again,
Todd



----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Soma576@xxxxxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, September 03, 2004 9:23 PM
Subject: Re: [DML] Looking for a DMC (Andy)


> 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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