Re: Looking for that D

[DMCVegas@xxxx]

Well, in all fairness, just about every DeLorean that you will see 
has been in storage for some period of time. Some times the musty 
scent can just be from old body oil. This can happen with any car. If 
your present vehicle is a daily driver, than it's obviously getting 
more fresh air circulated around inside. As an example. The only 
orignal interior items in my car are the glove box lid, carpet, and 
the entire center console. Everything else has been replaced. And 
occasionally yes, there is still that hint of a "musty" smell. But 
regular use is clearing that up. And the last time that happened, my 
car was sealed up in 120°+ heat for over 3 days. How to give your car 
that "new car smell" has been a past topic, and it a how-to was 
posted. But as far as "musty" smells go, the topic has never really 
been brought up. If it's not posted here, than it's usually not too 
common a problem. Even I've found here in Vegas, almost every car 
over 4-5 years old will have some sort of odor to it. No exceptions.

If you are not able to find a vehicle within your area that suits 
your needs, then you will need to be prepard to travel. No matter 
what the marquee, passionate, hard-core owners almost always have to 
travel to find that perfect car. If I may also ask, what is it about 
the 1983 series that you prefer? 

As for the quality of cars you are looking at, the big question 
remains: Where are you looking? Up in your neck of the woods, P.J. 
Grady is your best bet since he is so obviously close. On a side note 
as well. If you plan to drive the car year round such as you do with 
your present vehicle, then rust is somthing that you will have to 
prepare for. It may even be time to give your current vehicle a good 
going over on a lift.

Some folks do list cars as being in a better condition then what they 
really are. But this is with almost all cars. Which car you choose is 
going to depend upon what your needs/abilities are. If you want a 
pristine, perfect, turn-key, off the show room floor DeLorean right 
now, expect to kick out about $27-30K. My car is no where near 
concourse. But I can assure you I walked away from the appraiser very 
happy when I took her in!

For $20K, you should have no problem finding a good solid D. She 
might need a little pick-me-up in the cosmetics department, but 
she'll be a good driver. But if you do hold high standards for the 
car, expect to put in more footwork, if not money. If you want a car 
that's been loved and taken care of, start looking in places where 
people who love and care for thier car's gather. Take it from me. 
Quick newspaper ads, eBay listings, and little "Mom and Pop's Used 
Car-a-Rama" places are probably not gonna have the kinda car you're 
looking for (that doesn't mean there aren't ever exceptions and 
bargan fixer-upper's to be had for other's though). It just depends 
on your standards.

I do wish you luck in your search. But it may take some time to get 
that perfect car that your're looking for. With the type of car 
you're looking for, with your phyisical/monetary requirements, expect 
to put a few more miles on your Buick... Remember, musty, storage 
odors are not nessisarily the sign of a poorly maintained car. If how 
the interior smells is a concern, you do have high standards. But to 
be perfectly honest, there are larger priorities and risks at stake. 
Pine tree air fresheners will always be cheaper than parts for a 
contaminated fuel system. One word you may want to consider: 
Compromise.

-Robert
vin 6585



--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Some Nut" <thenutman@xxxx> wrote:
> ( Moderators note: Either Tony is new to the list or he's pulling 
our leg. Tony, look through the archives and also check through the 
cars for sale in the classified area of the Mailing List web site to 
get a better idea of the going prices for DeLoreans. )
> 
> 
> Hello all,
> I've been searching for a D for quite a while now and I'm getting 
frustrated. They all seem to be quite musty smelling inside. Is 
leaking a common problem? Also pretty rusty underneath.
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