RE: [DML] On Buying a DeLorean (best year to buy)

["Michael Babb" <michael@xxxx>]

I will also agree with that. I was the owner of 3472 for about 4 or so years
and it was a very soundly engineered / build DeLorean. I WOULD however stay
away from the VERY early VIN's (below 1000). Remember, these were the first
500 (or so) to roll off the line at a new facility with new workers building
a VERY new car.

At this point in time, with all of the cars quickly approaching the ripe old
age of 20, I believe it is now more important to consider how they have
lived out those 20 years, and to go for one (regardless of the VIN) that has
been well cared for, and was given the love, attention, and maintenance that
it deserved.

MICHAEL C. BABB


-----Original Message-----
From: K Creason [mailto:dmc4687@xxxx]
Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2001 5:48 PM
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [DML] On Buying a DeLorean...a Primer!

Nicely written, Les.
But there is absolutely nothing wrong with the 81's!!!!!
I own an 81, #4687, and I love it. It's an October, which I believe was the
biggest production month, and are fantastic vehicles.
Personally, I would rather have an 81, simply for the added asthetics of
hood lines than a flat hood.
Now earlier 81's might have some problems... such as the windshield antenna
or filled in front-fender antenna hole, etc. But it's all minor, and it's
all part of each vehicle's unique personality.