I agree with Videobob. I purchased my D in great cosmetic condition and brakes and fuel were the first thing to get replaced after sitting for 10+ years plus flushing all of the old fluids out and replacing that and hoses. Ed, don't let somebody scare you from buying a Delorean saying you'll "spend thousands of dollars beyond the purchase price." Come on, help out a Newbie! We want to attract more owners not frighten them away. It has happened to some people, but do your research. Use the DML and download a copy of Delorean Motor Company's Vehicle Inspection Report to get an idea what to look for before you buy. Here's the link http://www.delorean.com/remanufactured.asp Don't get in a hurry to fix everything at once. As new owners we're all excited to start driving our new toy right away. But think Safety: To others, yourself, and the car. If the car you're looking at is in great cosmetic condition, then you're already ahead of the game. Just look for any serious problems like frame rust as was mentioned earlier on the list. If you're on a budget, just get it driving safely enough for short drives to keep it running, But replace those tires if they're over 10 years old or cracking and etc. Then, with more cash, get some more mechanical work done the next year and so on. Before long, you'll have a reliable rare automobile. Your patience will pay off. Cliff 10525 --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Videobob Moseley" <videobob@...> wrote: > > I think $15K might be a slightly high number unless you are talking about a > total frame off restoration. I paid for $15K for my whole car and it was in > minty condition. > For nly a few thousand and the help of the vendors you can replace the > entire fuel and brake > system, these two things are the biggest trouble makers to a car that has > been sitting. > A few electrical upgrades might be needed, and maybe some A/C service, and > maybe > some of DMCH's seat covers. > - Videobob > http://www.dfwdmc.com > [moderator snip] 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/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:dmcnews-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx mailto:dmcnews-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> 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/