Scott, I agree wholeheartedly with your opinion about the cost of a good Delorean. I bought mine for $9000 and have over the last six years spend $2000 on the car. With the exception of getting the wheels refinished,binnacle repairs, new rotors and getting my exhaust fixed, I am really done with my car. It is now a safe, dry weather only, show quality vehicle. The frame, I must admit could use a total revamping but splitting the car in half is not my idea of fun as a hobby mechanic. Lets see, that puts me at about $12,000. Not bad!! Would I want a $34,000 US Delorean. No thanks!! I'd buy a second one for $10,000 US anytime and still have extra money to restore it. Sorry, but there are more of us Delorean-do-it-yourselvers around than those swimming in cash and buying a $30+ car instead. The greatest enjoyment besides driving it, is actually fixing the car yourself if you have the brains and motivation how to. That's wahat it is all about!! John 10250