You want to make an informed decision, whereby, you have knowledge about the DeLorean marque & wherewithal to correct any UNSEEN maladies. I emphasize unseen based on a recent event with another owner. Another local car nut, purchased a Ferrari 512 m with 8,000 miles. The car was well loved, and possessed the proper/required service history as well as an outstanding provenance. However while driving the car for the very first time, the engine quit running after a loud bang and subsequent wheel lock up. The owner was devastated. The car was towed to a Ferrari specialist in Philadelphia (Alger Exotics). The diagnosis? Broken cam shaft which allowed the valves to bend as they hit the top of the piston. Estimate to rebuild the 12 cylinders? $45,000.00 Why did the cam break? During routine maintenance the technician working on the car (at another dealership) made a mistake. Based on the continuous information provided about DeLorean automobile reliability & ownership accolades from DeLorean World magazine, as well as the information here on the list, ANY YEAR DeLorean is reliable as demonstrated by the loving owner who has maintained the car to current standards of DeLorean maintenance. There are examples of owners that have found the proverbial "barn car" put fresh gas in the tank and have not had to rebuild, restore, rejuvenate, etc., any part of the car. However there is case after case of new owner, after purchasing a "great deal" discovers that their new DeLorean needs thousands or tens of thousands of dollars to bring the car to an acceptable condition. This isn't the end of the world, however like the Ferrari owner, the analogy of attending a movie is a fitting example; The admission price to the movies (car purchase) is an excellent form of entertainment. However, the popcorn & soda (parts, insurance, maintenance, etc.) are expensive. Again, you need to have the wherewithal and resources to assist you and your new toy. As far as Daily Driver Vs Concourse (show car), high and low VIN numbers, Automatic Vs Manual transmission, model year, high Vs low mileage...none of this really matters as it is a personal preference. These options/differences exist for you to decide what particular features you want in a DeLorean, as based on the aforementioned array of production changes & options. You should decide what particular year, VIN range, transmission designation, mileage acceptability, etc., etc., etc., you want. Search the market of DeLoreans for sale, look at several examples, take video& pictures, ask DeLorean owners past & present for their opinion(s) and purchase a car that is a good fit for you...preferably the best daily driver for sale, with upgrades & necessary service requirements attended to. Unless you are looking for a project car to completely restore yourself. The frustrations each "antique car owner" has encountered, it is advised that you buy a good car that has a complete service history, or a car that is well known from either a local or international club, specialist/service center, or reformed owner. Best Wishes, Michael Pack