You formulae is a little too simplistic. It can cost more than you estimate and you are not accounting for how long it may take, the cost to transport it to a repair station, any increases in the costs of the parts. Even though the motor runs, by your admission the motor needs a LOT of work. Even the transmission needs work. Probably a clutch, replace the roll pins, and the cylinders. Basically the car needs everything. Assuming the S/S panels are in good shape and the glass is OK the car is worth between $3-5K. You will have to replace most of the interior, tires, weatherstripping, all struts, rebuild the brake system, cooling system, Clutch system, Motor, and transmission. Like I said, EVERYTHING! David Teitelbaum --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Pete Cowan" <petecowan@...> wrote: > > After 12 years of ownership, I thinking I'm ready to get rid of my DeLorean. > I the past several years I've been sinking money into other cars and the DMC > has sadly become a bit neglected. I don't have the time nor money to > execute the projects with it that I'd like so I figure I'll let it go to > someone else and when I'm ready I'll pick up another one I'll start shopping > again. > > > > My big question is: how much is a Delorean worth if it's in poor condition? > You always see people selling the ones that are pristine and completely > restored but rarely one that needs restoration. > > > > '83 #16059, ~70k miles, 5-speed, grey. > > > > Here's what's wrong (that I know of): > > -Leaking coolant - likely failing head gasket > > -Difficult to shift into 2nd gear > > -Cracked binnacle > > -Worn seats > > -A/C is defunct > > -Brakes need to be rebuilt > > -Doors droop > > -Bonnet pistons are at this point, only cosmetic > > -Louver pistons are missing, latch assembly missing > > -No radio > > -etc... the car is just worn out > > > > Essentially the car starts and drives and that's about it. It's recently > has the fuel pump assembly replaced, no frame rust and the body/panels are > fine. I'm thinking $FixingCost + $SellingPrice = ~$20,000, so if it cost > $12k to make it road worthy and reliable then ~$8k. Is $8000 appropriate > for a marginally function DMC? Too much? Too little? > > > > Thanks, > > --pete > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > ------------------------------------ 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/dmcnewsYahoo! 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: dmcnews-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 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/