Re: [doc] Looking for a DeLorean

["sarafilovic" <yahoo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Colm

Thanks for info.

Do you feel the "best" car I can get, will come from DMCH, and is it 
worth the premium ?

Andre


--- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Colm Nugent" <colm.nugent@xxxx> 
wrote:
> Hi Andre,
> 
> Welcome to the forum.  There are a number of threads about this, 
if you want
> to look back in the archives.  My personal recommendation is, if 
you want a
> car that has everything 'sorted' and won't need money spent on it 
other than
> upkeep, you have three principal routes:
> 
> 1. Buy from DMCH (in the USA) or similar, who generally only sell 
pristine
> cars.  The new vat regulations make this a little more expensive 
than when I
> did it, but I was very pleased with the car as shipped.  They 
organised
> everything their end, including door to port shipping.
> 
> 2. Only buy in the UK cars that are known to the DOC, Chris & Dave 
know most
> cas in the UK and were very helpful to me - especially in steering 
me away
> from a few.
> 
> 3. Give DMUK your budget and let them get a car for you and supply 
it with a
> warranty - these guys know their D's.
> 
> Hope this helps.
> 
> Good luck
> 
> Colm
> Vin 5706
> 
> 
>   -----Original Message-----
>   From: sarafilovic [mailto:yahoo@xxxx]
>   Sent: 14 April 2005 12:06
>   To: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>   Subject: [doc] Looking for a DeLorean
> 
> 
> 
>   Hi
> 
>   I recently joined this Forum as I want to purchase a classic car 
for
>   fun and to keep for the long term.
> 
>   Most older Classics do nothing for me, and I am serioulsy
>   considering a DeLorean.
> 
>   I would interest in the experiences of people who have owned a
>   DeLorean for a few years, and in particular, some guidance on 
where
>   to buy a good example.
> 
>   Basically is it a fun car to drive, and a pleasure to own?
> 
>   My wish is to purchase one in excellent condition, requiring only
>   ongoing maintenance, and I accept that I may have to pay a 
premium
>   for a good DeLorean.
> 
>   I see that [Stuart] is selling a "good looking" car on the
>   website for £15k ? is this a fair price and how do I know a
>   good
>   example when I see one ?
> 
>   Any help would be greatly appreciated.
> 
>   Regards
> 
>   Andre
>   Dunfermline, Scotland
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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