Bruce, This is a variable subject. If the car is factory original the basic safety and reliability updates will run around $1500. On the other hand if you would like all of the updates available for a DeLorean you will spend $3000 to $4000. If you are looking for, as you say, perfect inside and out, you will be looking at a DeLorean with low mileage that has been stored indoors and has been cared for. You wont find many DeLoreans in this condition for under $19,000. "We're here to help you" DMC Help / De Lorean Services / <dmchelp@xxxx> Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com> ----- Original Message ----- From: bduncan@xxxx To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Monday, July 31, 2000 10:24 PM Subject: [DML] More Purchase Advice I have seen several "original" cars for sale. I am speaking with someone now who says that all he's replaced on the car has been the tires and he's the second owner. My question is what updates would definitely need to be done to an "original" car? Relays, hoses, alternator? What else? And approximately how much would it cost to do all these updates assuming I could do them myself? If I can get a car with a perfect exterior and interior, but no updates, how much should I pay? $12,000? $13,000? Thanks in advance, Bruce [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]