Since you are still new to the world of Deloreans there are many differences among the cars that were produced. Some you have mentioned and I will add a couple more Painted cars Tailpipes clock-radio Recalls Antennae Owner installed options such as cruise control and alarms Zillas Otterstadt position This list could go on and on but everyone has their preferences as to what they like. The point is that to the "trained eye" no two Deloreans are alike as similar as they may appear. I prefer the way "mine" looks. I expect that will be the general reaction as owners eventually try to modify their car to reflect their preferences. Curtis's red car that was in Cleavland is an extreme example of what can be accomplished. For what it's worth I think before you get into appearance issues you have to start with a RELIABLE and SAFE car. Going over the mechanical and electrical systems will be the best investment as the primary function of any car is to move you when and where you want to go. After you have spent what it takes to make it work it tends to temper your spending on the "frills". Best to start with a car that looks close to what you really want ie: hood, antennae, tailpipes, transmission, and interior. David Teitelbaum vin 10757 David Teitelbaum vin 10757 --- In dmcnews@xxxx, "James LaLonde" <krfds@xxxx> wrote: > i thought this may be an interesting thread... may have been done before... > but i think it'd fun for me : ^ P > > what's your preference; > 1 hood lines.. y/n > 2 gas flap......y/n > 3 plain rub strip or wide styling line or dmc houston's new ital design > styling lines > 4 black/grey/two tone interior > 5 manual/automatic