Re: wanting info on smartly buying a delorean

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

The engine, a prv-6 b28f, is the most reliable part of the car. It has 
an improved camshaft so it doesn't have the problems of the earlier 
engines. About the only way to kill it is to overheat it which is why 
it is so important to properly maintain the cooling system and fans.
As to the auto vs. the manual transmission the car performs much 
better with the manual. The auto is EXPENSIVE to repair. You are 
correct that there are problems with the shift computer but ultimatly 
you can overcome them. There are pros and cons about both. Do you 
enjoy driving a daily driver in traffic with a stick? Or are you more 
into just having fun and not worrying what gear you are in and 
driving. Either auto or manual the car is underpowered except with the 
turbos and it is not recommended to have a tubo in an automatic. Ask 
the Delorean venders how long a clutch lasts in a manual with a turbo 
(of course it depends on your driving habits, yours would last longer! 
ha ha).
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757 Enjoying my Automatic



--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx, Soma576@xxxx wrote:
> In a message dated 10/27/00 9:04:49 PM Central Daylight Time, 
> fastride@xxxx writes:
> 
> > I'm getting the feeling there are two kinds of DeLorean
> > owners. The rabid fanatics (most of who are on this net, myself 
included)
> > and the "accidental owners" who could have been just as happy 
driving a 
> Saab
> > 900 or something but somehow wound up with a DeLorean.
> > 
> > Jack Janney