Joel, Hang in there at $12,000.00 if you can. Try to make a list of things you know or see that need repair. Look for signs of rust. Any signs of damage to farme or under carriage. How much of the wiring has been tampered with. Even though it may need a lot of updates doesn't mean you can't enjoy the De Lorean as your doing some of them. There is a lot of good help out here on E Groups so enjoy. I work with the electrical primarily, so if I can't help you with the alternator, relay update to cooling fan problems. Let me know. You may want to post to the net the vin #. That will tell a lot. Dherv10@xxxx John Hervey, Dallas, Texas www.specialTauto.com