Re: [DML]More questions from the new guy. :-)

["dmcmike2002 <billsfanmd@xxxx>" <billsfanmd@xxxx>]

You will get lots of opinions on this as I did when I bought mine 
over a year ago. I would say first and foremost don't buy sight 
unseen. At they very least have someone on the DML check it out for 
you if you can't get there in person. 

The frame has to be near the top of any list. Mine came from 
Califonia so I knew that would not be much of an issue. cosmetic 
stuff has to take a back seat because that is easy to fix and can be 
done over time depending on your budget. The exception would be if 
the dashboard and binnacle are in bad shape. Remember everything on 
the car is 20+ years old. I think cars were built to last about 10 
years on average so by its very nature buying and taking care of an 
older car requires patience (I have 3 little kiddies which gives you 
great practice :-) and replacing parts that you have never heard of.

I would make sure the fuel system, transmission, brakes, the engine 
and the stainless panel's have no problems. Look at the repair 
records if the seller will show you. Check that all electrical 
recalls have been done. All of these things will add or subtract to 
the price you should pay. Test drive several cars. One thing I 
learned early on is all Deloreans are different and that adds to 
their personlity. It also depends on your skill. Some people look at 
problems as opportunity's to roll up their sleeves and learn about 
your car and others will throw socket wrenches and their garage door.

Read the messages on this list. Take a rainy day and start at message 
#1 and just go forward. You will see the types of things people run 
into. On the positive side I waould almost guarantee any problem you 
have will be covered here somewhere....Lastly...be patient. There are 
always D's for sale.

Mike C
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