Re: [DML] Best Year?

[Louie G <louie@xxxx>]

Many say to be wary of the very early VINs (VINs 500-2000 or so), as the factory workers were still feeling out how to assemble the cars. Later cars also included the safety recalls (but not always!). Some view the late '81s as the best built (VINs 4000-7000). This is when the workers kind of finally got the hang of how to build the cars, but before too many unskilled workers were employed that build quality suffered in tern. These cars also didn't sit for extended periods of time waiting to be sold (which caused both cosmetic and mechanical problems), as many '82s and '83s often did. However,I don't believe that build dates will affect the amount of money you will sink into a DeLorean. The best bet for a reliable driveable DeLorean is onethat has over 30,000 miles, and has been driven regularly recently. Also cars with extensive receipts of work done are also a good safeguard. Really the only reason I see to consider different build dates, is your preferences for cosmetic changes. You may or may not know that the running changes included 3 hood styles, 2 fascia colors, 2 wheel colors, 2 carpet and headliner colors, and 2 interior colors; in addition to the manual or automatic transmissions, and 2 stripe options... the list goes on. Bottom line is you get what car you find most appealing. Everyone's reasons for buying their cars are different.

Louie Golden
VIN 10115 Sanford, NC

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