Re: [DML] Cost to maintain a Delorean for a year $349.0332 - 12,194 miles driven

["vladivdracula" <lordvadus@xxxxxxxxx>]

I have nearly all my work done at DMCMW and it's been around $1,000.00 for the year; including my drive to and from DCS.

C. Robert Krause
DeLorean 1601
Bricklin 2645

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Adam Troy"  wrote:
>
> It would be very interesting to see comparable costs for owners that don't
> do any of their own maintenance, although I fear we're a significant
> minority!
> 
>  
> 
> Adam
> 
> #15112
> 
>  
> 
> From: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> Stephen Rice
> Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 7:47 PM
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [DML] Cost to maintain a Delorean for a year $349.0332 - 12,194
> miles driven
> 
>  
> 
>   
> 
> Post #364 was my final cost related post for the maintenance thread.
> My final post for the 2012 thread can be seen at:
> http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?2675-How-to-maintain-your-Delorean-for-les
> s-than-500-a-year-and-put-10-000-miles-on-it
>
  ss-than-500-a-year-and-put-10-000-miles-on-it&p=81245&viewfull=1#post81245>
> &p=81245&viewfull=1#post81245
> 
> I had planned to do another cost thread for 2013 but a nameless
> DMCTalk moderator decided to ban me after I quoted forum rules the
> moderators were not following.
> 
> Anyway, for those that are interested, this is my breakdown of
> expenses for 2012. So far I have not spent anything on the car this
> year.
> 
> 11-16-2012 Total expenses to date: $1,266.3732 Miles Driven: 12,194
> Expense #1 (Radiator Leak) - January 7, 2012 - 44,079 Miles - Total
> Cost: $117.83 (including tax)
> Expense #2 (Radiator Leak) - January 15, 2012 - 44,386 Miles - Total
> Cost: $7.40 (including tax)
> Expense #3 (Replaced windshield wipers) - January 15, 2012 - 44,386
> Miles - Total Cost: $17.54 (including tax)
> Expense #4 (Oil Change) - January 21, 2012 - 44,643 Miles - Total
> Cost: $24.4616 (including tax)
> Expense #4 (Reinstalled steering column bushing) - January 22, 2012 -
> 44,693 - Total Cost: $1.35 (including tax)
> Expense #5 (bought coolant and water) - February 20, 2012 - 45,000 -
> Total Cost: $11.88 (including tax)
> Expense #6 (replaced rear interior light) - February 23, 2012 - 45,500
> - Total Cost: $31 (no tax and free shipping courtesy of Farrar)
> Expense #7 (replaced heater control valve) - March 4, 2012 - 45,766 -
> Total Cost: $10.39 (including tax)
> Expense #8 (bought more coolant/water) - March 7, 2012 - 45,766 -
> Total Cost: 23.65 (including tax)
> Expense #9 (glued rear view mirror to windshield) - March 16, 2012 -
> 45,772 - Total Cost: $1.57
> Expense #10 (604 Manifold and Shipping to Captain Carburetor) - March
> 22, 2012 - 45,840 - Total Cost: $179.65
> Expense #11 (7mm Helicoil Kit) - March 23, 2012 - 45,840 - Total Cost:
> $49.25 (including tax)
> Expense #12 (throttle cable) - March 23, 2012 - 45,840 - Total Cost:
> $4.20ish (I lost my receipt)
> Expense #13 (new wire connector) - April 14, 2012 - 46,123 - Total
> Cost: $0.25ish (part was laying around)
> Expense/Deduction #14 (removed 604 manifold/carb) - April 15th, 2012 -
> 46,200 - Total Cost: -$179.65 (selling it)
> Expense #15 (installed new crimp on throttle cable) - April 16th, 2012
> - 46,220 - Total Cost : $1.51 (including tax)
> Expense #16 (alignment) - April 21, 2012 - 46,700 - Total Cost: Free
> (I have a lifetime alignment plan)
> Expense #17 (reinforced black lip of binnacle with black screw) -
> April 21, 2012 - 46,725 - Total Cost: $2.32 (including tax)
> Expense # 18 (installed adjustable alternator bracket) - April 24,
> 2012 - 46,873 - Total Cost: $55.90 (including shipping from McMaster)
> Expense # 19 (front wheel balance) - April 26, 2012 - 47,002 - Total
> Cost $23.92 (including tax/fees)
> Expense #20 (oil change) - April 29, 2012 - 47,238 - Total Cost
> $24.4716 (including tax)
> Expense #21 (LCA Brackets from DMCMW) - May 2, 2012 - 47,461 - Total
> Cost $361.78 (including shipping)
> Expense #22 (Shift Linkage) - May 5, 2012 - 47,640 - Total Cost $0.00
> Expense #23 (Weather stripping glue, CB Radio, Cigarette Lighter,
> Fixed some rattles) - June 12, 2012 - 49,219 - Total Cost $2.50
> Expense #24 (Filled coolant and replaced coolant tank cap) - June 14,
> 2012 - 49,920 - Total Cost $15.26
> Expense #25 (Added washers and replaced LCA bolts) - June 16, 2012 -
> 49,930 - Total Cost $48.43
> Expense #26 (Replaced ignition rotor) - July 13, 2012 - 51,256 -
> $11.98 (including tax)
> Expense #27 (Oil Change and replaced distributor cap) - July 29, 2012
> - 52,158 - $55.39 (including tax)
> Expense #28 (r134a charge) - October 5, 2012 - 53,482 - $6.98 (including
> tax)
> Expense #29 (redneck cruise control bushing) - October 6, 2012 -
> 53,517 - $5.44 (including tax)
> Expense #30 (Third brake light and AC Belt) - October 6, 2012 - 53,525
> - $9.23 (including tax and shipping)
> Expense #31 (6 new intake O rings, 3 helicoils in intake valley, and
> emergency hood release cable) - October 11, 2012 - XX,XXX - $5.56
> Expense #32 (replaced speedometer dust cap, patched water pump hose) -
> October 13, 2012 - XX,XXX - $1
> Expense #33 (replaced alternator belt) - October 14, 2012 - 54,783 - $5.44
> Expense #34 (oil change) - October 16, 2012 - 55,722 - $25.27
> Expense #35 (Upgrade to Spec .01 steering and replaced steering column
> bushing) - November 10, 2012 - 56,273 - $315.22
> 
> As you can see, my real world cost for 2012 was $1,266.3732. Many of
> my expenses were unnecessary according to many experts in the Delorean
> community. Several of my expenses were due to a car accident the year
> before that I ultimately ended up having someone else's insurance pay
> for.
> 
> Deduction #1
> -$160.76
> All of my coolant and radiator expenses before Expense #24 were due to
> the accident. You can subtract $160.76 for the radiator stuff that
> wasn't my fault or the cars. It ended up being unnecessary anyway
> since insurance paid for a replacement radiator, AC condenser, and a
> paint job. None of this was needed before the accident in 2011.
> 
> Deduction #2
> -$55.90
> This was recorded in expense # 18. I decided to install an adjustable
> alternator bracket to make belt replacements super easy. This wasn't
> necessary but I liked the idea of being able to replace an alternator
> belt in 5 minutes without using a jack to tension the belt. It came
> in handy when my alternator belt popped somewhere in Kentucky last
> year. While this isn't a maintenance item, I like it and it was worth
> going over my budget.
> 
> Deduction #3
> -$361.78
> This was recorded in expense #21. After hearing about the wonderful
> LCA brackets being sold by Ed in Europe and the friendly folks at
> DMCMW I decided to splurge and purchase a pair. According to some of
> the drama on this forum, I wasted my money and should have never
> purchased them. According to my car, it was money well spent. I'm
> happy with the LCA brackets, but because people on here say they are
> not necessary, the expense probably should not be counted against my
> in my total.
> 
> Deduction #4
> -$48.43
> This was recorded in expense #25. I added some fancy washers to my
> LCA bracket bushings and replaced the bolts with longer ones. This
> was to prevent premature wear on the bushings. Once again, according
> to the experts, these cars don't need LCA brackets and Deloreans are
> perfect just the way they left the factory. Based on this expert
> logic, I didn't need the LCA brackets and had I not purchased them, I
> wouldn't have spent an additional $48.43 on hardware.
> 
> Deduction #5
> -$290.47
> This was recorded in expense #35. For this expense I replaced my
> steering column bushing with a stainless vibration reducing steering
> column. White trash like me refers to this as Spec .01 steering. I
> also replaced my steering column bushing with one of those fancy units
> from Toby Peterson. My steering column bushing was worn out and
> needed to be replaced. My old steering column (lower) was fine and
> according to some people, the vibrations were a feature that I was
> supposed to be happy about. Well, I wasn't happy about it and wanted
> to spend some money so I did. But since some people want to feel
> every little bump on the road, I'll go ahead and deduct the cost for
> my Spec .01 steering.
> 
> My actual cost for all expenses excluding gasoline, speeding tickets,
> and insurance: $1,266.3732.
> 
> Deductions for unnecessary parts: $917.34
> 
> My actual cost for maintenance excluding gasoline, speeding tickets,
> insurance and unnecessary parts: $349.0332
> 
> Thats pretty dang good for someone who drove over 12,000 miles in one year.
> 
> Now would someone please post this text on my DMCTalk thread since I
> have been banned and can no longer post?
> 
> -Steve Rice
> Proudly banned from DMCTalk
> #16510
> 
> On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 2:34 PM, d_rex_2002 rich@...
>  > wrote:
> > Hey Steve,
> >
> > What was your end of year total for maintenance on 16510 last year?
> >
> > I noticed that you were banned about a month before the end of year.
> >
> > Were you able to keep the total under $1500 for the year?
> >
> > Just curious...it was an interesting thread to watch.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Rich W.
> 
> 
> 
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