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. <SNIP>