I'm a (very) new owner, but what I would recommend is if you find a DeLorean you like, if you live near one of the DMC service centers, ask the owner if you can take it there for a thorough inspection. If they're genuinely intersted in selling the vehicle, this should not be a problem. If you don't live near one of the service centers, I would suggest trying to find someone near your area who is knowledgeable with the cars, and ask them to come with you to examine the vehicle. DMC Houston has a lengthy pre-purchase check list on their website that walks through a series of things to examine on the car, I would suggest checking that out, if you haven't already. Mike Lund 1049 --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "gbsdelorean" <gbsdelorean@...> wrote: > > Dear DeLorean owners > I have been looking for a DeLorean for a while, and I am not a > mechanic. I have learned a lot reading your posts but I have not found > a discussion as to how to size up a car mechanically, and believe the > only reasonable way is to have a regional repair facility do a through > exam. My question is, what are the main points to have the facility > look at? How extensive should the exam be, and how much should it > cost? > I realize I will be the one responsible for the exam and it probably > would be a very good idea to compensate the DeLorean owner for the time > and hassle of the inspection, but this is the only way I would consider > purchasing a great DeLorean. > Your thoughts on the subject? > > GBS DeLorean > 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/