RE: [DML] When is a D Dream not stainless?

[Vin 5386 <delorean_stainless@xxxx>]

I agree with that sediment totally! Price can be the
most mis-leading asspect about the DeLorean. If you
were to ask someone off the street what a DeLorean
should list for, there minds instantly would turn to
all the attention drawn upon it by BTTF and the fact
that they might have never even seen one indicating
there rare. The figure could be astrinomical. also
Insurance companys miss apprasing the car for much
more. and never forget about the owners who want ever
dime back they invested. I've seen the "add up game"
in other situations. buy a car for 15k put 10k into
it and the car is now worth 25k. Owners dont want to
hear that there not getting that. best bet is to do a
competive market analisis, analizing overal condition
and mechanics as they relate to price. Cross reference
with the DML if you find a "cream puff" send some pics
in and some stats. And like Mark said if you can grab
a DeLorean owner to go shopping with you do it! I
think I speak for all of us when I say that if we got
the call to help someone we would jump on it. I know I
would! Or better yet brows the DML and find an owner,
what better place to buy a DeLorean then from people
who Love DeLoreans. It worked for me :D

Todd
Vin5386
--- "Marc A. Levy" <malevy@xxxx> wrote:
> Price is NOT a good indicator of car condition. I
> have seen more cars than I can remember in the
> $15K-$20K range that I would not pay more than $5K
> for.. But many of those sellers got their asking
> price, and had a new generation of DeLorean owners
> talking about problems with their cars.
> 
> The #1 killer of DeLoreans is owner neglect. The #1
> killer of DeLorean Image is unsuspecting customers
> overpaying for their car. This is a problem unique
> to DeLoreans because neglected Stainless Steel can
> be cleaned up before selling, and the rest of the
> problems can only be seen by the experienced
> DeLorean enthusiast.
> 
> Find someone in your area to shop with you, and look
> at cars in all price ranges. You may find the
> creampuff for under $15K.
> 
> 
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: treehouse2000us
> [mailto:treehouse2000us@xxxx]
> > Sent: Friday, September 13, 2002 8:08 PM
> > To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [DML] When is a D Dream not stainless?
> > 
> ><SNIP>
> > Heres the survey I conducted and its results (mind
> you this is a poor 
> > area to live).
> > 
> > DeLorean Expense: Cost in US Dollars
> > 
> > $0-9999 Junker/Non Running or running with
> problems... 1 vote
> > 
> > $10000-13999 Runs but interior/exterior usual with
> problems, minor 
> > engine and transmission issues... 
> 18 votes
> > 
> > $14000-18000 Looks and runs great, few problems,
> everything generaly 
> > in good shape 
> 8 votes
> > 
> > $18000-25000 Near perfect condition 
> 3 votes
> > 
> > $32000 Refurbished/New Conditon 
> 1 vote
> > 
> > Whats a DeLorean? 
> 15 votes
> > 
> > (What a conincidence!!)
> > 
> <SNIP>
> 
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