[DML] Re: Extensive miles on a DeLorean

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

Our DeLorean has racked up over 260k miles; original PRV & trans. 

DMC Joe / De Lorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx>
Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com>
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Carson Clark <cnsandog@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, March 06, 2000 10:51 PM
Subject: [DML] Re: Extensive miles on a DeLorean


> As I and other people who talk to Don at DMC will tell you, he brags
> about haveing a customer with over 500,000 miles on his DMC- the guy
> drives it all of the time and to the best of my knowledge it has
> never been overhauled. I also know of one Don told me about that had
> over 200K miles on it and a water hose ruptured so they had to
> replace the heads or something to that affect. I guess my point is
> just that these engines, if properly maintained (key point), should
> last a long time. What could really "eat you up" dollar wise would
> be parts that deteriorate over time, like rubber and plastic. Those
> things worry me with mine. I bought one with only 35k miles on it
> from the original owner who only drove it once in a 'blue moon', and
> I bought it to be my primary car. So since September of last year I
> have put over 5k miles on it. I took it up to Don and had him go
> over everything and had about $1800 worth of work done to it,
> accumulator, radiator, etc... nothing really major but it adds up
> quick. But so far after spending the money, which I wanted to do, i
> have enjoyed driving the car and havent had any other problems. I
> would suggest giving Don at DMC a call, if he has time he would be
> glad to answer your questions and could probably give you some good
> recomendations.
> 
> good luck,
> 
> C
> VIN 16367