Re: [DML] Re: A message to prospective DeLorean owners..do not show up with a book..

[Kevin Abato <delorean@xxxxxxxxx>]

Ok Claude, so we have confirmed that you're the only 1 who is insecure with
selling a DeLorean. Can we close this thread now and move on?
On Sep 19, 2012 9:00 PM, "cbl302@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <cbl302@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

> You hit the nail right on the head with..."I wouldn't be real happy to
> stand by why he or she read the book while there"...
>
> That's my point whether it be a Delorean or a Bricklin..or any other
> sports car..if the person needs to thumb through a book while checking a
> Car..well..I'm sorry I will not tolerate that..it's just me..
>
> On the other had if he/she comes over with a Checklist in hand and checks
> off as he/she inspects..that is perfectly fine..or a mechanic or someone
> quilified in Deloreans or whatever car it might be..that again is fine..
>
> But...Please...don't waste my time(or yours) going page by page trying to
> Compare Pictures in a Book to what you see in/ on a REAL Delorean or
> whatever car it might be..
>
> For one thing unless the car is fully OEM..a lot of the stuff in the book
> simply might not match to begin with..or was Modified or too dirty or
> painted or somehow covered up etc.
>
> Unless you have a garage with a lift to bring it to..you simply cannot
> check the underside of most Deloreans to begin with..and if the seller is
> willing to bring it to a garage for You..
>
> Then The DMCH book will be a invaluable asset to check the car out..since
> putting it on a lift..means the seller is willing to spend the time to have
> YOU fully check the car out.
>
> The Majority of sellers are happy to spend 30 minutes to one hour tops for
> a buyer to examine the car in their driveway and for a test ride..after
> that..You usually have to make a appointment for the seller to spend his
> time for further and more through inspections..at least that is how I do it.
>
> Claude
> 1024 Bric
>
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, gmfm1@... wrote:
> >
> > And you would lose a prospective buyer and maybe turn the potential
> Delorean owner off to the marque by your actions. I don't care if a
> prospective buyer shows up with a book or a mechanic or a Delorean owner to
> go over the car. I have gone with a friend to a couple of D cars for sale
> to inspect and advise him later. I would hope that the prospective buyer
> would be familiar with the book and what to look for because
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Gary Masie
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "cbl302@..."
> > Date: Monday, September 17, 2012 10:06 am
> > Subject: [DML] Re: A message to prospective DeLorean owners..do not show
> up with a book..
> > To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >
> > > If I was selling a delorean..I Would CHASE the person off my
> > > Property if they showed up with a Book...It would make me feel
> > > like ...well.. the Proverbial Shady Used car dealer..and in No
> > > way would I sell to that person..bottom line do your Homework
> > > FIRST about the "Ins" and "outs" of a Delorean..Again USE ALL
> > > available sources and NOT just a Book to learn about the Good
> > > and Bad about Deloreans..Just DO NOT show up with a Book..it
> > > would only Embarrass You..(as it would show your lack of
> > > knowledge of Deloreans)and Piss off the Seller..as it would make
> > > him or her seem Dishonest.
> > >
> > > Claude
> > > 1024 Bric
> > >
> > > --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "deloreanpress"
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > That's all too true, David. I've tried to make this book
> > > available via as many different sources as possible ? Amazon,
> > > Ebay, Barnes & Noble ? and created the website so that people
> > > who have a desire to own a DeLorean and start looking online
> > > will have a chance to find the book before they buy a car. At
> > > DMC, we frequently get calls from people who are looking at a
> > > DeLorean to buy and want to know what to look for ? this book
> > > makes it easy for the buyer to not have to try and remember we
> > > tell them in a phone conversation plus having the advantage of
> > > photographs they can compare to whatever car they may be considering.
> > > >
> > > > James Espey
> > > > www.deloreanguide.com
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > From: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> > > On Behalf Of jtrealtywebspannet
> > > > Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 11:05 AM
> > > > To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > > Subject: [DML] Re: A message to prospective DeLorean owners
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Any book that puts the Delorean in a positive light can only
> > > help. The problem about books like this is a newbie will find
> > > out about it AFTER he buys the car! When he starts calling and
> > > finds his way to DMCH they will try to sell him the book. The
> > > should make a tofer, this book and S/S Illusion!
> > > > David Teitelbaum
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
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> >
>
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