Re: DeLorean pre-purchase inspection

["jtrealty@xxxx " <jtrealty@xxxx>]

If you go to some of the Delorean vender's websites you will find 
checklists that they use when inspecting a car. One of the most 
important things that can be done besides a test drive is to get the 
car on a lift and inspect the undercarriage for rust. Rusted out 
sections of the frame can be one of the most expensive things to 
repair and will indicate the general condition of the car. If it's 
clean underneath then the rest of the car will generaly be in decent 
shape. You can also see if there was any body repair, They generaly 
don't try to hide the repairs from underneath.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757



--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx, azelin242@xxxx wrote:
> Hi all:
> I'm in the market for a DeLorean right now, and I've got a few in 
> mind that I'm looking at. I've found them all through my own 
sources, 
> and they seem quite promising. I've looked at purchasing a few in 
the 
> past, and I've been researching them on the net for about 4 years. 
> I'd say I know quite a bit about them, but as most of you here are 
> seasoned owners, with a LOT of experience between you, I thought
you 
> might be able to help me out.
> 
> Can you give me any pointers on what to inspect on the cars when I 
> look at them? I have a substantial list of things here, but I'm 
> hoping you can give me a heads up on things that are commonly 
> overlooked. I've looked at buying 3 in the past, and I've driven
all 
> of them, so I'm not THAT much of a newcomer to the cars. Currently 
> I'm looking at 3 81's, all in great mechanical shape, and good 
> cosmetic shape. I won't give the exact price on them, but it's 
around 
> 12k. 
> 
> Any help is appreciated.
> 
> Luke