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

["blackaddertoo" <blackaddertoo@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

--- 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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