I will also agree with that. I was the owner of 3472 for about 4 or so years and it was a very soundly engineered / build DeLorean. I WOULD however stay away from the VERY early VIN's (below 1000). Remember, these were the first 500 (or so) to roll off the line at a new facility with new workers building a VERY new car. At this point in time, with all of the cars quickly approaching the ripe old age of 20, I believe it is now more important to consider how they have lived out those 20 years, and to go for one (regardless of the VIN) that has been well cared for, and was given the love, attention, and maintenance that it deserved. MICHAEL C. BABB -----Original Message----- From: K Creason [mailto:dmc4687@xxxx] Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2001 5:48 PM To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: [DML] On Buying a DeLorean...a Primer! Nicely written, Les. But there is absolutely nothing wrong with the 81's!!!!! I own an 81, #4687, and I love it. It's an October, which I believe was the biggest production month, and are fantastic vehicles. Personally, I would rather have an 81, simply for the added asthetics of hood lines than a flat hood. Now earlier 81's might have some problems... such as the windshield antenna or filled in front-fender antenna hole, etc. But it's all minor, and it's all part of each vehicle's unique personality.