If you are looking to purchase a DeLorean, do yourself a favor and just buy the best possilble candidate. Sure, any auto or manual transmission car will have problems if it has not been maintained properly over the years. Time doesn't care if the car is auto or manual or anything else. Condition is the key, not the type of transmission, or the color of the interior. Look for a car with an owner that loves the car and has taken the time to make sure that everything on it works properly. You could always contact the vendors and see what cars they have for sale. They will be able to tell you exactly what to expect from a car that they may have on consignment, no guess work there! Good luck in your search. Regards, Darren Decker #5000