18k or 14k

[nskalsky@xxxx]

HI, I've been researching the Delorean Motor Company, the dmc-12 and 
John Delorean himself for the past couple years. alot of my 
information came right from this list. I was wondering if I could
get 
some advice. I currently have two possiblitys for my first
delorean. 
a 81' 5speed with 9,000 miles, I drove it, rus great, absolutly 
flawless in apperance, not to say what the condition of it
mechanicaly 
after sitting so much. I did check for frame rust and I couldnt find 
any. the engine starts right up with out hessitation and seems to 
idle and drive smooth and consistant. the owner wants 18,900 for it. 
The biggest catch is that when I drove it the Sped. and Odometer
didnt 
work, he said they worked the last time he drove it about a month
ago. 
I belive that the car is at least close to this reading because the 
origional tires still have alot of tread left. I intend on driveing 
this car everyday, in the summer and storing it for the michigan 
winters. so I'm not sure if I should buy a 9,000 mile car and drive 
it alot when it probably should be preserved as it is. the other car 
is a 81' 5speed with 49,000miles. new clutch, some other new stuff, 
the dash is cracked, instrument cover cracked, seats worn, fascias 
need re-painting, small dents on front of car, and bend in the 
stainless steel by the wheel well. it was a southern car so its been 
in the sun. the owner of the second car seems to be very
knowledgeable 
about deloreans and I would guess that means the car was well taken 
care of Mechanically. I'm just wondering if anyone has experiences
or 
advice for me, it would be greatly Appreciated! thanks!