[DML] Re: DeLoreans on E-Bay

[Lee <support@xxxx>]

At 01:43 PM 12/24/99 -0600, you wrote:
>I'm sorry you don't like to see Deloreans on E-Bay, since that's where I got
>mine.
>
>I agree that it's tough to buy something like a car sight-unseen, but what
>other choice do we have? There is no way that I was going to be able to buy
>one of these cars without it being distant, and it wasn't really
>cost-effective to make the trip to check out each candidate. Besides, when
>I bought my D, I knew that I couldn't tell the difference between a lemon
>and a cream puff. So I paid my money and took my chances. (I know better
>now, as an owner and a reader of this list.)
>
>
>Gus Schlachter
>Austin, TX
>VIN# 4695
reply:


Hello Guss,

Before you beat your self up over being an e-bay or distant buyer..........consider
how I got my pride and joy..."Rumbles"

I was flying back to the US from Japan on business (14 hour flight) and saw an exotic
car add in one of those inflight magazines. yep there was a DMC listed. After contacting the place I got a video with sound, the complete history before ZI decided to purchased it.

It cost $1200 to ship it from Florida where it was to California where I live.

After it arrived it had all the long stored car problems. I had to replace the Fuel pump, all break lines, clutch line and both master and slave cylinder. Water pump, head gaskets, Both rear break assemblies (rusted beyond repair) 5 angle drives, Rear light circuit boards, Install A bunch of Zillas, New Louver and new windshield. Bunch of relays, seat covers, w/ shield wipers, all 4 tires.

Give or take some change spent $5K at a bear minimum. Your chance was no more or less than most of us spend in getting a new car current.. I had no Idea about the DML, DOA, or any of the companies that provide us with service and parts. I just wanted the car as a recreational diversion. You never know when buying at a distance what you will get. I am sure that were I to sell my DMC I would say about it about the same as was said when I purchased it.

Good luck with your choice!

Lee




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