Re: [DML] On Buying a DeLorean...BE CAREFUL!!!!

["Eric" <ericp@xxxx>]

I believe the $20K rule is a decent starting point, but you must 
meter it with common sense. Having recently bought mine, for around 
that price, I can tell you that I looked at several D's around the 
state of FL. It's quite amazing what some folks "believe" their car 
is worth. I saw one with a seat removed, the dashboard torn up, and a 
motor that could barely run - and this person wanted $18K !!!! He 
informed me that it was a "collectable" and the price was 
skyrocketing these days. (fortunately enchanted, I may have 
been...stupid I'm not!)

My 2 cents: use the knowledge and advice available from folks on 
this DML, friends who may own a D, and good common sense. Don't be 
enchanted with the site of the car of your dreams - but also don't 
lose faith that you can find a quality machine.

Personally, I'd choose a car that is well maintained - with higher 
miles. I'm learning how strong these engines really are. 

Put it this way, it's a toy and a labor of love. Ask anyone who's 
ever owned a boat how much money they invested intially, then 
annually for maintenance. Then ask how many times they got to enjoy 
it in one year. Arguably, you'll find your D is a better deal - as 
toys go! And it has the potential to appreciate in value.

Eric