Questions on maintaining please help

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Hello everyone,

I have been interested in a DeLorean for many years now. I have
researched feverishly on maintaining the car but I find myself a bit
hazy on this topic. My budget will be anywhere from 20-25k for a
DeLorean. My question is essentially what has been your experience
with maintaining the automobile? Lets assume I purchase a vehicle that
has been taken care of through out its life, has most or all upgrades
done, frame is in great shape and cosmetically up to par. I also need
to mention I plan on driving the car 12k mi a year.?. How much money
will I have to invest in the car per year? And as far as inevitable
fixes such as alts, batteries, tires, oil change, tune ups etc?. Will
I find myself spending much more money on these repairs compared to a
less exotic cars? Lastly is 25k a reasonable price to pay for a
good-great shape car? I would like to thank you all for your time on
this matter and I look anxiously at the future of being a fellow
DeLorean owner. 

-Kirk McLeod
NY