[DML] Trying to buy Delorean have questions.

[t.mickel@xxxx]

I have been looking for a Delorean for quite a while and have been limiting my search to Florida.

The most recent one that I have looked at has some of the following problems:
1) needs new dashboard
2) carpets in good shape but faded
3) leather stickshift cover in pieces
4) driver side window motor very grindy sounding
5) small "nipple" dent in passenger side rear panel - what would force the metal out?
6) driver side door won't raise all the way
7) owner said that all transmission fluid had leaked out just before I had arrived. He said that he found a cracked hose and replaced hose and fluid.
8) most rubber needs replacing but no sign of doors leaking.

On the positive side:
1) except for the small dent mentioned above the rest of the body is perfect
2) seats are new
3) engine looks O.K. - no signs of any fluid leaks
4) car idles nicely and air conditioning is better than in my BMW
5) car drives nicely and is quite peppy - no sign of transmission problems
6) headliner perfect
7) no "obvious" sign of any rust on underside or muffler
8) all documents available and is almost a 1 owner car
9) new nice tires all around

Asking is $16,500 but negotiable.

I have gotten an opinion from one Delorean owner but would like some more feedback on how this deal sounds.

Thanks to everyone in advance.




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