[doc] Value of VIN 16118, ebay 928 mile? car NEED ADVICE

[Packodenton@xxxxxxx]

Hello Gentleman:
 
Here in Pittsburgh to purchase VIN 16118.
 
Had to deal with three sales people so far, and I am pretty close to a  
purchase price. 
 
The car is a low mile 1983, with 928 miles on the odometer. There are a few  
questions I have;
 
1) The undercarriage is undercoated with tar. Some DeLoreans were prepared  
at the docks in Belfast and the QAC's to hide the rust from the sea air. Is 
this  a problem especially with the sensitivity of the DMC chassis?
 
2) the center arm rest area/window switch area has been modified to include  
a toggle switch & warning light, I suspect for the cooling fans. This part  is 
no longer available?
 
3) frame tow hooks are badly bent  from towing the car.
 
4) the cooling system hoses have a plastic tie wraps holding the hoses  
together.
 
5) there is a small chuck missing from the lower passenger seat cover. It  is 
noticeable
 
6) center steering pad has a DMC pin glued onto it.
 
7) the shifter plate for automatic has a thermostat hot glued to it where  
the 1981 clocks are located.
 
8) The original coil cover for 1983's has been replaced with a 1981  version.
 
My offer of $26,000 was considered as the dealer counter offered to  $28,000. 
He wants more than $32,000 for the car. It does have a  cover, extra oil, air 
& fuel filters, workshop manual, window stickers  etc.
 
What is your advice?
 
Sincerely Yours,
Michael Pack
 
 
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