If you buy a $60K Delorean, put it in storage for 20 years and never drive it. Expect to get $20K for it when you sell it.
Location: Smithtown NY
Posts: 893
My VIN: Formerly 0774, Formerly 3165 twice
Club(s): (DMA) (LINY-DMC) (DCUK)
If you buy a $60K Delorean, put it in storage for 20 years and never drive it. Expect to get $20K for it when you sell it.
Chris Piazza
1GR8STRY
Owner of 3165 by default
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Posts: 3,047
My VIN: 16510 and carbureted
Club(s): (GCD) (SEDOC) (DCUK)
Location: Atlanta OTP GA
Posts: 7,084
My VIN: 2743
Club(s): (SEDOC) (DCH) (DCUK) (DOC-UK)
nullset has a D as his DD also.
Dermot
VIN 2743, B/A, Frame 2227, engine 2320
I don't always drive cars, but when I do, I prefer DeLoreans
http://www.will-to-live.org
No-one is to stone anyone, even, and I want to make this absolutely clear, even if they do say "carburetor"
Location: South Texas
Posts: 849
I would work extra hard at whatever I was doing to become so good at it and that I would never have to kiss anyone's fanny to keep my job. And I never have and I never will.
John Z. De Lorean
Location: Atlanta OTP GA
Posts: 7,084
My VIN: 2743
Club(s): (SEDOC) (DCH) (DCUK) (DOC-UK)
For a while it was his sole vehicle. He added a second project D after about a year which in theory he could scavenge parts off, but I am not sure that he has ever done so.
Because he drives his a lot it is probably a lot more reliable than mine which isn't driven as much. I wouldn't have mine as a DD as it is more of a rolling resto.
In general, I wouldn't recommend anyone having a 30+ year old car as a DD. I was just pointing out that at least one more forum member has made that choice and has been successful/lucky. perhaps he is the exception that proves the rule.
Dermot
VIN 2743, B/A, Frame 2227, engine 2320
I don't always drive cars, but when I do, I prefer DeLoreans
http://www.will-to-live.org
No-one is to stone anyone, even, and I want to make this absolutely clear, even if they do say "carburetor"
Location: Lexington, NC
Posts: 791
My VIN: #5000 (Grey, manual, SS chassis, intercooled twin turbo), #16128 (Grey, auto, efi twin turbo), #888
Club(s): (DCVA) (SEDOC) (DCUK)
Keep in mind the audience you are asking this question to. This board is simply a very small subset of the DeLorean community. The vast majority of owners don't ever communicate with others. What you see here is mostly those that either want to gather info on how to fix cars and/or socialize with others. I think the vast majority here are those with the skills and means to do most of the work themselves, followed by those that pay to have others do the work. The point being......not many here buy a completely done car, so you probably won't see that as a common answer. BTW, I use my D nearly everyday but it is not the only car(s) in my fleet.
Location: Cecilton (Eastern Shore), Maryland
Posts: 321
My VIN: 802
Club(s): (DMA)
Buy from a private seller (ebay, classifieds on here, wherever). Before you put any money down have the vehicle checked out by a mechanic who is familiar with European cars. You could probably go to a regular mechanic but they would probably giggle too much with all the BTTF jokes. Having it checked out gives you several advantages: You will know what your issues are (and can decide to deal with them or look elsewhere), it gives you room to negotiate the price (especially if the seller says "everything in great shape"), and most used car sales are as-is without a warranty, gives you some reinsurance you're not getting taken.
After you purchase, take the vehicle to one of the DMC vendors that specifically services them and have them do their inspection. Get a quote for the repairs and go from there. Good thing about having them look at the car, they can check for DeLorean specific issues and answer any questions you have about the car.
Location: South Texas
Posts: 849
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Posts: 3,047
My VIN: 16510 and carbureted
Club(s): (GCD) (SEDOC) (DCUK)
Location: South Texas
Posts: 849
I would work extra hard at whatever I was doing to become so good at it and that I would never have to kiss anyone's fanny to keep my job. And I never have and I never will.
John Z. De Lorean