Re: [DML] Delorean Maintenance?

[Mike Substelny <msubstel@xxxx>]

Taking psychopowerrr's questions out of order:

> Do Deloreans usually break down or have
> something go wrong often?

A well-maintained DeLorean is very reliable. But, like any 20+ year old car, a poorly
maintained DeLorean could be prone to problems.

I took mine on two fairly long trips last year, from Cleveland to London, Ontario and
from Cleveland to Evansville, Indianna. I was not worried about my DeLorean having any
mechanical trouble, and it did perform perfectly on those long trips and on the many
short trips I took last year.

> . . . my friend says if I get one it will break down
> a lot and it will cost me a lot of money to
> fix and it requires constant maintenance.

I have not found that DeLorean repairs cost more than other car repairs. In fact, in the
past three years my 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport has cost more in parts and labor than my
DeLorean. I put about the same miles on both every year.

I am confused about your reference to "constant maintenance." If you are looking for a
maintenance free car, forget it. Every car requires maintenance, and 20 year old cars
require more of it than new cars. But one nice advantage of the DeLorean is that is has
a very low maintenance body.

- Mike Substelny
VIN 01280, 8 years