[doc] Re: Value of VIN 16118, ebay 928 mile? car NEED ADVICE

["Phill Wright" <psw@xxxxxxxx>]

does seem to have had some messing about with for such low mileage.
- you can sometimes see the reading on the top of the Lambda meter 
with a mirror - should read about 003- 004 I guess with less than 
1000miles on it (% of 30,000 miles done ? is that right), could also 
have been changed of course but if its higher than that its not gen 
mileage (if my info is correct that is) :-)

Phill W
DOC 233
VIN 6772(sorbet)
Avantime(M4TRA)

--- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "blackaddertoo" <blackaddertoo@xxxx> 
wrote:
> --- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Packodenton@xxxx wrote:
> > 
> just a few questions i would ask...
> 
> does the undercoat look original as it could have been coated to 
> hide a rusty frame.
> 
> the mileage stated is low, but it does seem to have a few 
> modifications for a car thats only 928 miles.
> i would have though it would be immaculate and factory standard if 
> stored correctly.
> 
> the frame tow hooks, again for low miles i assume liitle use of the 
> car and no need to tow onto a trailer etc .(assuming it drove ok)
> 
> you can still get a complete set of seat covers (NOS in the UK) ask 
> for these to be included, along with a wheel pad (still available)
> 
> does the body generally, and fascias look 'low miles'?
> 
> hope this is of help.
> 
> it may all be ok, but i would be very carefull for this sort of 
> money.
> 
> regards
> 
> Steve
> vin 1621
> doc 370
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> > Hello Gentleman:
> >  
> > Here in Pittsburgh to purchase VIN 16118.
> >  
> > Had to deal with three sales people so far, and I am pretty close 
> to a  
> > purchase price. 
> >  
> > The car is a low mile 1983, with 928 miles on the odometer. There 
> are a few  
> > questions I have;
> >  
> > 1) The undercarriage is undercoated with tar. Some DeLoreans were 
> prepared  
> > at the docks in Belfast and the QAC's to hide the rust from the 
> sea air. Is 
> > this  a problem especially with the sensitivity of the DMC 
chassis?
> >  
> > 2) the center arm rest area/window switch area has been modified 
> to include  
> > a toggle switch & warning light, I suspect for the cooling fans. 
> This part  is 
> > no longer available?
> >  
> > 3) frame tow hooks are badly bent  from towing the car.
> >  
> > 4) the cooling system hoses have a plastic tie wraps holding the 
> hoses  
> > together.
> >  
> > 5) there is a small chuck missing from the lower passenger seat 
> cover. It  is 
> > noticeable
> >  
> > 6) center steering pad has a DMC pin glued onto it.
> >  
> > 7) the shifter plate for automatic has a thermostat hot glued to 
> it where  
> > the 1981 clocks are located.
> >  
> > 8) The original coil cover for 1983's has been replaced with a 
> 1981  version.
> >  
> > My offer of $26,000 was considered as the dealer counter offered 
> to  $28,000. 
> > He wants more than $32,000 for the car. It does have a  cover, 
> extra oil, air 
> > & fuel filters, workshop manual, window stickers  etc.
> >  
> > What is your advice?
> >  
> > Sincerely Yours,
> > Michael Pack
> >  
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