Re: [DML] Re: delorean pricing, first time driver

["Gabe W." <thecreech@xxxx>]

Yes, if its for a daily driver your going to get small dents and other minor
problems. Plus these minor problems don't hurt the car mechanically so you
can get the car cheaper yet still have a good engine and be fine for a daily
driver.


----- Original Message -----
From: <danh@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2000 7:39 PM
Subject: [DML] Re: delorean pricing, first time driver


> When I was shopping for my D last spring I did a lot of thinking and
> research on the cost vs. condition question. I found a few Ds in
> great shape for 17-20k, but I opted to buy a D that wasn't in perfect
> condition for $11k (cracked windshield, some minor scratches and
> dents). My reasoning was this, when buying a used car you NEVER know
> for sure what's wrong with it; so paying a premium for a "perfect"
> car is kinda silly since you don't know for sure if it's "perfect."
>
> Also, if you plan on driving the car a lot, it's likely that you'll
> collect a few scratches, or dents yourself; if you paid $20k for a
> perfect car these day to day problems will likely give you an ulcer.
> Only pay a premium for a D if you're a collector.
>
> -M
>
>
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx, Mike Substelny <msubstel@xxxx> wrote:
> > Mark Noeltner wrote:
> >
> > > Other people on the list have mentioned the $20,000 rule. You can
> either
> > > buy a good D for $20,000, or you can spend $10,000 for one, plus
> another
> > > $10,000 to get it into shape (substitute any two numbers adding
> up to 20,000).
> >
> > While I mostly agree with this, I want to point out is that it is
> possible to find
> > a reliable DeLorean in the $12,000-$15,000 price range that has
> only cosmetic
> > faults. You can drive a car with dented stainless, sagging
> headliners, cracked
> > leather, a faded dashboard, or ripped carpeting. Unfortunately,
> when you find a
> > car with these cosmetic faults it is very likely to have some
> hidden mechanical
> > problems. Either way, you can put off cosmetic repairs as long as
> you can stand
> > to look at the faults.
> >
> > If anyone is considering a DeLorean as a daily driver, also
> remember the $1,600
> > rule: budget at least $1,600 in parts and labor every year to keep
> your daily
> > driver running. If you spend less than that this year, plan to
> spend more next
> > year. Sometimes a lot more. If you plan to do restoration work
> while driving the
> > DeLorean daily (restoring at a leisurely pace), you should probably
> double that
> > figure.
> >
> > > I strongly recommend having a 2nd reliable car to drive, [SNIP]
> > > since they are almost 20 years old, they are going to need a lot
> of work to
> > > get them there just like any other car that old.
> >
> > Absolutely. If you plan on driving *any* 10+ year old car every
> day, you had
> > better assume some unscheduled down time for repairs. If you have
> another car for
> > winter driving, you can improve this by doing some maintenance and
> repairs during
> > the winter.
> >
> > - Mike Substelny
> > VIN 01280, 7 years
>
>
>
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