Re: [DML] 18k or 14k

["Chris Parnham" <chrisparnham@xxxx>]

I'd go for less mileage and good condition every time..could you get the
cheaper car up to the standard of the better one for the $4K difference?
..but whether you could get a better deal, buying from someone off the
list.......might be worth a try as you are a serious potential buyer.

Just my 2pence

CP DOC uk

----- Original Message -----
From: <nskalsky@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2000 4:46 AM
Subject: [DML] 18k or 14k


> 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!
>
>
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