Buying a DeLorean (eBay or otherwise).

[DMCVegas@xxxx]

I have seen some excellent deals for what appear to be good cars on 
eBay. And I've also seen clunkers for sale in AutoTrader and 
Hemmings. No matter where you look, you will always find good cars 
that go along with the bad ones. Wheater you bid in an online 
auction, see an advertisment in the paper, or you drive by a car for 
sale, remember this: There is not, never has been, nor will there 
ever be a substitute for examining a car in person. You can know 
everything there is to know about a DeLorean. But if you don't look 
at a specific car in person, what good does that knowlege do you? 
Without knowing what you're getting into, by way of inspecting a 
specific car, what you know about the marquee is useless.

I understand the point that was trying to be made originally: A good 
number of the cars sold on eBay come from people who are attempting 
to sell them quickly. And that the condition/personal intrest in the 
car is a big factor. I both understand and recognize that statement. 
I also agree to a certain degree with that statement as well. But, 
it's a two-way street. Most of the cars that are SOLD on eBay are 
usually of a nature that they require repairs of some sort. Now on 
the flip side, people don't really bid on cars on eBay that go over 
the price tag of $13K. This includes the quality ones as well. Other 
makes/models of vehicles do go for higher prices. So I think this 
rules out the "eBay is for beaters" rule.

"I got a good/bad car someplace" isn't that creative of a discussion. 
Plus it doesn't really help out someone who needs clarification in 
searching for a car. Relating a personal expierience helps, but 
education is the key. No matter where a person looks, they will find 
just as many ill cars as the will good running ones. The choice of 
cars is yours. But what you don't know can hurt you.

-Robert
vin 6585