Re: Should new owner be non-mechanic

[jtrealty@xxxx]

Be realistic in your expectations. If you spend more for a car 
generally it was better taken care of and you should have less trouble 
than a cheaper car in worse shape. If you don't intend to do work on 
the car yourself then be prepared to either find friends to help or be 
able to pay. No matter what condition you buy the car in it is still a 
20 year old car with "repair history". Before you buy it call the 
nearest Delorean vender and see if they have any records on the car. 
They can approximate what you will need if they know the car. I 
believe that the owner of ANY car should have some knowledge of it but 
as you know most people are lucky to remember to change the oil! These 
are the people on the side of the road surprised that their car "let 
them down". I encourage all owners to get to know their car within the 
limits of their abilities. This list will help you through most simple 
problems but there is an underlying assumption that you can understand 
the advice and have some tools and the ablility to use them. The 
Delorean in some respects is not a "simple" car but there are many 
things that even a "novice" can do. Join a local Delorean club and get 
to know other owners, many times they might know the car you are 
looking at or maybe help you find one and look it over for you. Good 
Luck in your seach and be patient, don't buy the first one you see!
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxx, Doug Hornsby <govenorofvirginia@xxxx> wrote:
> I am not an owner yet, but am looking at several cars.
> I wonder, should a non-mechanic buy one of these
> things.

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