Re: Towing v. Driving

[deloreanernst@xxxx]

In a message dated 1/14/01 6:28:20 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
smeghead79@xxxx writes:

<< Hmm. Now I am pondering transport for the vehicle. I'd hate to do that 
if the car runs, though ... >>

When I was looking into buying a D several states over, it was suggested to 
me by DML list members that I'd be better off trailering it here. I was 
reluctant to do that due to cost, since the car was declared driveable by the 
owner. As it turns out, I bought a car about an hour from here and the 
former owner drove it over to deliver it. What a kick to look out the window 
at work and see my new DeLorean parked across the street! Wow!

Anyway, I've since heard some horror stories about new owners who got on the 
road only to have a key part conk out. One guy bought an automatic with a 
failing governor and by the time he got home, it needed a new tranny. :( 
Might have been running ok when he statrted, but a long trip can cause 
problems to surface, especially if the evidence is ignored by an excited new 
driver who just wants to get home, and figures he'll look into that odd noise 
later. Fuel tank neglect, a common condition, can lead to clogged 
injectors, which in itself could cost as much as a trailer rental. Bottom 
line: you're buying an 18 or 19 year old car that's very unfamiliar to you. 
Trailer it home where you can have it checked mechanically by a competent 
mechanic, and get used to how it drives in smaller doses. You can't go wrong 
that way.

-Wayne
vin 11174
Still living the dream!