Alex, > Just a quick question. I have found a couple of deloreans that are in great > shape inside and out but still have most original stuff on em. Even the > original tires. Assuming the fuel system was ok and engine was strong, what > would you say the average cost to get the car in good running order. My > guess was about $4000 if you took it to say delorean motor center. Yeah, that would get you started. I'd plan on spending $5k the first year of ownership on repairs if you intend to get out and drive this car. That's if you do the work yourself. Pay someone else to do it, double that (at a minimum).. > Car would need, > Tires, shocks and springs, > Alternator, > Electrical updates, > etc. > Mahalo, > Alex New radiator hoses throughout entire car Possibly a new radiator and water pump Probably some A/C work A general tuneup At least a flush/fill on the brakes & clutch; a complete clutch replacement might be in order (if it isn't, it will be once you start driving it regularly). New door struts Rebuild of door lock system -Ryan To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/