New to the Forum and Researching to Buy

[Hill Valley PD]

Hello, everyone. I have been trolling here off and on for a few years, but this is my first post. I am seriously considering a purchase within the next year or so and figured I'd begin my research now. I have read a few books on the Delorean already and have mostly decided on a latter production car with grey interior, non gas flap hood, silver wheels, antenna in rear, and 5 speed, though an auto might be an easier to sell to the wife. I currently have a restored Candy Apple Red 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 with 351c 2v, power brakes, power steering, A/C, and 8 track. It is a really nice car that I purchased in 2015. The Delorean was also on the list at the time, but we never looked at anymoutside classifieds. Two laters, I've noticed asking prices on DeLoreans are getting insane, while the Mustang is pretty flat price wise. I don't want to miss the boat and feel like the Delorean will appreciate in price more than the Mach 1, which I would sell for a Delorean. I would probably spend around 30-35k, which is the price range I'd get for my Mustang. Is that a good range for these still? I figure you'd all know better than I. I'd use the car strictly for weekend cruising and take it to shows once in a while.

[DavidProehl]

You should be able to find a very nice car in the 30-35k range. I've seen several perfect examples (everything recently updated, flawless interior and exterior) listed at 40k recently, but I'm not sure they are actually selling for that much. I would assume you could talk them down. Sounds like you have your expectations set appropriately, and with your reading you likely know what you are getting into. Keep us posted on what you end up buying!

[David T]

One book that is very good is James Espey's book and you can get it from DMCH (DMC in Houston Texas). It goes into detail on how to buy and take care of a Delorean for a newbie. Try to see any that are local to you, find a local owner's club if possible. By making such a particular set of requirements you narrow the available cars significantly. Some of the items you want can be changed if necessary to suit your taste. Try not to spend too much, ie, don't spend $35K on a car worth $25K. If possible try to have a PPI (Pre Purchase Inspection) done by someone who knows what they are looking at.

[louielouie2000]

I've noticed asking prices on DeLoreans are getting insane, while the Mustang is pretty flat price wise.

Yes, asking prices have suddenly become ludicrous for these cars within the past year. But that's just it- they are asking prices, not sale prices. To find out sale prices takes some more digging. Bringatrailer.com has auctioned 2 DeLoreans this year, fetching $19k and $33k respectively. If you do an advanced search on eBay and check "sold" or "completed" listings, they range between $17k and $36k. When you look at the Barrett Jackson sales from 2017, it's a similar story- $26k to $35k. So a pattern is emerging- running project cars are trading hands in the upper teens, driver-quality cars are in the 20s, while very nice examples can command into the mid 30s. So your budget should procure you a very nice example, provided you know what you're looking at. Getting a DeLorean owner to help you inspect potential purchases is the best insurance possible. Good luck and have fun on the hunt!

[DaraSue]

One book that is very good is James Espey's book and you can get it from DMCH (DMC in Houston Texas). It goes into detail on how to buy and take care of a Delorean for a newbie. Try to see any that are local to you, find a local owner's club if possible. By making such a particular set of requirements you narrow the available cars significantly. Some of the items you want can be changed if necessary to suit your taste. Try not to spend too much, ie, don't spend $35K on a car worth $25K. If possible try to have a PPI (Pre Purchase Inspection) done by someone who knows what they are looking at.

Yeah, this. I bought a car sight-unseen that sounded perfect on paper but turned out to have a bad case of engine-block rust and ended up playing whack-a-mole with coolant leaks and overheat issues for several months (and several thousands of dollars) before giving up and having the whole engine torn apart and cleaned out. It didn't start acting up until I'd driven a few hundred miles in two days so the seller might not have known how bad it really was but when I had it checked out at DMC MW after buying it, they did find the block rust and cited it as a potential future problem, and if I'd known that before buying I wouldn't have bought that car. I'm not necessarily sorry I bought it now, because I've had a lot of priceless experiences in it and because of it, but if I had a mortgage payment on a house full of mouths to feed, I might feel differently. Learn from the mistakes of others, because you won't live long enough to make them all yourself...

(P.S. if it helps your comparison-shopping, I paid $31k for mine, which was almost certainly too much considering the condition the engine turned out to be in, and then probably dumped another $17k into the engine work and various other repairs such as a damaged A/C evaporator and a 50 cent transmission part that needed 2 grand worth of labor to get to. To be fair, I probably could have saved several thousand if I'd left it at MW to get the engine overhauled in the first place. Patience is a virtue, but unfortunately one I'm severely lacking. When it was all said and done, though, I ended up with a car I could drive to New Jersey from Utah and back without a tow truck, so that's something...)

[Hill Valley PD]

I have the Espey book , the Delorean Performance Portfolio, and The Delorean Story by Nick Sutton. I've read all of them, which how I came up with my wish list of preferences, but it is not set in stone. Is there anyone on here in the Chicagoland area?

[DaraSue]

DMC Midwest is out in Crystal Lake, I'd drop them a line and tell them what you're looking for. If you find one from a private seller they can do a thorough inspection, too.

[DMCMW Dave]

I have the Espey book , the Delorean Performance Portfolio, and The Delorean Story by Nick Sutton. I've read all of them, which how I came up with my wish list of preferences, but it is not set in stone. Is there anyone on here in the Chicagoland area?

I am. .
https://www.dmcmidwest.com/

[Spittybug]

Make arrangements to have Dave Swingle (above poster) help you out. He's one of the handful of individuals in this community who has selflessly helped us all at one time or another and a guy that I'd trust to find me a car in a heartbeat.

I just read yet another article about DMCH building new cars in 2018 for $100,000. I'd happily sell mine (EFI'd and runs great) for half of that. :hihi:

[Hill Valley PD]

I am. .
https://www.dmcmidwest.com/

Thanks Dave. You are about an hour from me. I will plan on trying to get up there before the weather gets away from us and check out the facility and have a look at a few cars up close. Like I said, I am about a year out, since I will probably be selling the Mustang come Spring. However, it is never too early to educate myself. I look forward to becoming a part of the community one day.

[Hill Valley PD]

Here's a few crappy photos of what I'd be giving up, which may be easier said than done.

[Hill Valley PD]

How much does a Stage II engine upgrade add to the value of a DMC-12? I usually like to keep my cars original as you can see with the the Mustang but am curious because it seems like it would be a nice upgrade to have, since solves the main criticism of the car.

[Hill Valley PD]

I went up and visited DMC Midwest yesterday. Mike, the owner, spent about 90 min with us. He answered all of our questions and gave us the full tour. I really appreciated the personal interest they have in their customers and got the sense right away this is a great community to be a part of. I looked at a few cars for sale there and have further decided a latter production car is right for me. Has anyone reading this bought from a DMC affiliate? It seems like I'd pay a bit of a premium to get a car there, but it would definitely be a good one. Based on what I saw, I'd prob likely spend in the 45k range going through them.

[rickjames8]

I agree with others that the asking prices to seem a bit high lately, but I try to track eBay sales to see what past examples *sell* for. If you're a year out for your purchase, start making it a habit to check and write down these numbers now, maybe with copying the ad text. That way, in a year, you'll have a good list of what has sold and you'll know what is a good deal when it comes along.

Love the Mustang!! I had a 1969 Convertible that I used as a 4-season daily driver in the NorthEast US on-and-off for 11 years. I say on-and-off because it was only running 7 of those 11 years, the rest of the time it was sidelined with some large repair waiting. It was a ton of fun though! Yours looks really nice. If I were in a different position financially, I'd suggest a swap+cash as what I'll be looking for in a few years is a fun 4-seater, preferably a classic.

[DaraSue]

I didn't buy from DMC but Midwest did a lot of work on my car when I first bought it and I highly recommend them. They caught a rusted-through TAB before it could end my trip and provided a lot of technical and moral support on the drive back. They really know their stuff and go the extra mile (literally and/or figuratively) for their customers. :thumbup:

[Hill Valley PD]

I would 100 percent service my car with them when I get one. They are about an hour from me. I just have to be patient, do a few things to my Mustang to get it ready to sell and the hunt begins, which is half the fun. No sense in trying to sell my car since winter is coming up here. I am realistically 8-12 months out from purchase.

[Jonathan]

I got my car ten years ago from a "classic car dealership" in St. Louis. It looked really nice and clean from the ads, but in actuality had a ton of problems with it. Most were "small" problems. No total engine or trans rebuilds needed and no Swiss Cheese frame thankfully. Lots and lots of things though that took 3-5 hours to sort out and boxes and boxes of parts that were typically $10-$100 per item/issue (and occasionally a fair bit more).

That's all behind me now, and I know a lot more about cars then I could have dreamed of ever knowing when I first got (naively) into the hobby. The selling prices were different back then compared to now, but similarly I was looking at DMC franchise car listings as well as others found online.

If I knew then what I know now about the car I got, the cars overall in general, and the good people at Midwest (Dave and Julee prior to Mike and Suzy), I would never have bought the one I did and instead would have bought a DMC franchise car. Yes, they were priced higher, just like you see they are today, but that difference would have paid for itself a few times over in both parts and labour costs and the frustration and mental health costs of getting a car that was far from being as advertised.

I would go as far as to say that if this forum and Dave and Julee at Midwest weren't in the picture and willing to help, I'd have gotten rid of my car a long, long time ago. If you're only an hour from their shop and plan to get the car serviced there anyway, I wouldn't even consider getting a car from anywhere other than through Mike at Midwest. Like you said, have the patience to get your Mustang ready to be sold, work with Mike to keep an eye out and find the DeLorean that's going to meet your needs and budget, and then pull the trigger when that all lines up.

That's the advice I would give you from my ten years of being here.

[Hill Valley PD]

Still haven't done anything yet other than trolling classifieds and completed eBay/auction listings to get an idea of what I'll be spending. My biggest hurdle will be selling the Mustang, which admittedly will be hard, since I still like the car. My wife also looks at some of the current asking prices and thinks the DeLorean is not worth it. Certainly, once you get into the 50K range, there are many other classic car options out there. My Mustang is realistically worth low 30s, not 40K like most classic car dealers ask for equivalent ones. I figure I'd have to spend around 10K on top of that to get a DeLorean I'd want. I can definitely do that, but I question what the cost of ownership will be over time vs. the Mustang, which is super cheap to keep on the road since it's already restored. No doubt the DeLorean value is climbing at a higher rate than my Mustang, but I'd think maintenance costs would cancel that out over time anyway. I'm not buying as an investment but also don't want to lose money if I ever sell it. I'll probably break even on the Mustang. What do you all budget per year for your D for routine maintenance, provided it's already had refurbishment?

[dodint]

Another vote for DMCMW here. I dropped in on Mike in 2016 and he did the same for me, gave me a tour of the facility and talked a lot about the cars and the market. I ultimately bought a car private party earlier this year, but it had the Stage II performed by DMCMW on it a few years ago and the car runs and drives very well. One of the few downsides of relocating from WI to PA is that I no longer have DMCMW in my back pocket.

To answer your question more specifically, I bought a very nicely cared for car that needs very little. I was looking to spend about $32-34k for a car in that condition. I ultimately paid about $39k because it already had the Stage II done. If you find a car you like that has the S2 done already I would scoop it up even if it's going at small premium. Visually it's not much different than the stock motor, it has the Stage II plaque and the exhaust tips. Audibly it's a bit louder than stock. I've gotten used to it and hardly notice but I'm aware when driving through a residential area that it's significantly louder than a modern car. It's still quieter than the Mustang SVT Cobra I sold to make room for the DMC so I'm sure the neighbors are okay with it. ;)

[Hill Valley PD]

Another vote for DMCMW here. I dropped in on Mike in 2016 and he did the same for me, gave me a tour of the facility and talked a lot about the cars and the market. I ultimately bought a car private party earlier this year, but it had the Stage II performed by DMCMW on it a few years ago and the car runs and drives very well. One of the few downsides of relocating from WI to PA is that I no longer have DMCMW in my back pocket.

To answer your question more specifically, I bought a very nicely cared for car that needs very little. I was looking to spend about $32-34k for a car in that condition. I ultimately paid about $39k because it already had the Stage II done. If you find a car you like that has the S2 done already I would scoop it up even if it's going at small premium. Visually it's not much different than the stock motor, it has the Stage II plaque and the exhaust tips. Audibly it's a bit louder than stock. I've gotten used to it and hardly notice but I'm aware when driving through a residential area that it's significantly louder than a modern car. It's still quieter than the Mustang SVT Cobra I sold to make room for the DMC so I'm sure the neighbors are okay with it. ;)

The biggest criticism I get from naysayers when I tell them I'm thinking about selling my Mach 1 and replacing it with a DeLorean is how underpowered and slow it is. Guess what? My Mustang is also pretty slow. My 2011 Hemi Grand Cherokee would dust it. I did not buy a classic car for performance because they are just not good by modern standards, unless heavily modified. And yes, DMCMW has a nice Stage II for 44.9K right now. I'd love to get it, but I still have the Mustang.

[Rich]

Still haven't done anything yet other than trolling classifieds and completed eBay/auction listings to get an idea of what I'll be spending....... What do you all budget per year for your D for routine maintenance, provided it's already had refurbishment?

To keep it in good shape once it's in nice condition you'd be looking at $800-1500/yr. Some folks mention larger budgets.

Check out the owners manual for recommended maintenance to give you some idea. See pp 19-20: DMC Owners Manual (https://www.scribd.com/document/2546911/DeLorean-Owners-Manual)

[Hill Valley PD]

Thank you for all the replies. I happen to be in California right now visiting some family and am tempted to look at a DeLorean out here that I am considering:

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/d/delorean-original-blue-plate/6564274465.html

Anyone know the car? It’s unusual to see one with some mileage. I do realize it will never be as valuable as a comparable condition “low” mileage car, but I also would not be afraid to drive it either. Thoughts?

[81dmc]

Thank you for all the replies. I happen to be in California right now visiting some family and am tempted to look at a DeLorean out here that I am considering:

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/d/delorean-original-blue-plate/6564274465.html

Anyone know the car? It’s unusual to see one with some mileage. I do realize it will never be as valuable as a comparable condition “low” mileage car, but I also would not be afraid to drive it either. Thoughts?

From the pictures, the car seems to look ok, but it is priced kinda high for a 117,000 mile car...

I would first see the car in person and verify just how solid it really is. Check the integrity of the doors as well. If you really like it, then haggle with the price.

IMHO, it is priced $5,000-6,000 too high.

[Gregadeth]

Thank you for all the replies. I happen to be in California right now visiting some family and am tempted to look at a DeLorean out here that I am considering:

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/d/delorean-original-blue-plate/6564274465.html

Anyone know the car? It’s unusual to see one with some mileage. I do realize it will never be as valuable as a comparable condition “low” mileage car, but I also would not be afraid to drive it either. Thoughts?Don't know the car, but definitely worth checking out in person if you're in the area. A (relatively) high mileage car that's been driven and maintained isn't a bad thing.

[DMC-81]

From the pictures of a pristine car, and descriptions of the regular maintenance and refreshing work done, I don't think the price is too high. 117,000 miles is approximately 3,500 miles per the 33 years. Not exactly high mileage.

Looks good.

[Jonathan]

What's the additional, small, plastic reservoir in the engine bay for? Mounted right about where the engine bay light fixture is. Is the coolant reservoir overflow hose routed into it?

[Hill Valley PD]

This car was on eBay last year and is now. I don’t know what the bids got to though. He said the buyer backed out. If it is as nice as it appears, I don’t think the price is too crazy given what’s some have been going for lately. He seemed pretty firm on the price when I talked to him, but I’m not into negotiating on the phone for something yet to be seen in person. I’d say maybe 27-28 is lowest as I’m sure I can find things to point out for negotiation like the tach not working etc. It’ll probably cost me a grand to ship it back as well. I know I can spend about 10g more and get one with way less miles, so I’m still thinking. I could probably keep my Mustang with this one but would sell it if I went all in and bought one from DMC as I could not justify 80k in two cars that get driven less than 1k a year. I also have to get my wife on board, which is another challenge since she likes the Mustang.

[Hill Valley PD]

Wife still not on board, so no go on this one. Besides, the more I think about it will be better to go all in and buy through DMC Midwest or on the forum after I actually sell my Mustang. This way I’ll have more money to spend and will not settle on something. I appreciate all the opinions and advice. When I’m really ready to go, I’ll let you all know. It’s a long process, but I don’t want to jump into something and regret it later.

[DMC-Ron]

What's the additional, small, plastic reservoir in the engine bay for? Mounted right about where the engine bay light fixture is. Is the coolant reservoir overflow hose routed into it?

It might be a replacement washer fluid bottle. Likely the original cracked and they couldn't find a replacement or they spun all the nutserts trying to get the washer tub off.

But, who knows. Maybe they added an overflow tank for the coolant system to make it similar to a modern car.

Ron

[Hill Valley PD]

Well, I have decided to offer my Mustang to a classic car dealer/museum to see what they will give me for it. If I get a nice offer, it looks like I'll be ready to make a DeLorean purchase sooner than later. Thanks for everyone's helpful advice and patience as this is a big decision I do not take lightly.

[Hill Valley PD]

Test drove a July '81 build car with black interior, gas flap hood, 5 speed, lighter wheels and 25K miles at DMC MW yesterday. Engine was stock, but suspension was Eibach. I was very impressed with the way the car drove and did not feel like it was extremely underpowered like many of the naysayers claim. Granted this car was well-sorted, and I am thinking about purchasing it. Mechanically, it is quite good despite needing freon once a season. There is a minor leak someplace in the AC system. It has had about 15K in work since 2011 through DMC MW, probably even more since DMC did not perform all of the work on it but supplied the parts. Cosmetically, it has been regained, the fascias redone (color is spot on for original sheen, quality of paint job is prob an 8.5-9.0), wheels refinished, new carpets, headliner, seat upholstery, Eibach and suspension components appear to have been detailed at one point, and replacement dash (binnacle, interior panels, and center console look original) etc. Mechanically, it has the aforementioned full Eibach suspension, tune up, brakes, tires, clutch, updated radiator fans, fuse box, stainless header bottle, and a bunch of other things one would do to make it a reliable driver. Things that were incorrect, and I'm just being picky: latter style exhaust tips (improvement), sun visors were fully upholstered on both sides to match the headliner material, engine cover had slight stress crack near center at rear bumper, both the cover and rear louver were painted in semi-gloss black not the correct matte black finish, as a result missing the interior engine cover stickers (easy fix), the driver's door rubbed on the fiberglass tub where the front of the door shuts at some point and there is a gouge and some scratching there, both doors have very, very, very slight ripple in them (driver more noticeable) probably from someone pushing on the mirror to close the door at some point (not worth addressing and have to really look for it to see it), minor patina on original interior components (door panels, center stack), frame is solid with minor epoxy touchups in usual spots. Overall a really clean, probably quite reliable car that I can get in and drive and not have a heart attack that a spec of dust gets on it haha. The nice thing is that I had numerous others right next to it to compare it to. The only one that I felt I liked better cosmetically was its twin, another summer '81 car with 11K on it that looked like it never saw outside. That car would be the same price right now but does not really have the amount of mechanical work this car has. Plus, I think it is already spoken for anyway. In reality, that car would probably run quite a bit more since they just got it running again. Anyway, I am trying to be objective and not jump on the first one I've REALLY looked at. It is nice, but I am thinking about it still. BTW, Mike and Dave at Midwest are the nicest, most honest people you'd want to do business with. Anyway, here are some pictures. What you guys think?

[DMC-81]

Cool. This looks like a clean car with some good updates/work done on it. The underside looks good and solid as well.
From the pictures, the only thing I see that anyone may want to have done sooner than later is SS fuel lines.

Yeah, I've never heard anything negative about DMCMW.

Thanks for the update. :thumbup:

[Hill Valley PD]

The only thing I notice with this car is that gap or where the door sticks out a bit more just above rub strips by the front fender and rear fender. I noticed The Matt Farrah’s 4400 mile ‘82 had the same thing going on. I have also seen other cars where this is not present all across the Vin range. Just curious on why that is. As of now, I’m moving forward on this car though.

[Jonathan]

That's a very nice looking car. I didn't see what it is priced at though? I suspect it is in the $40's? Whatever it is, it'll likely be a "you get what you pay for" sort of thing. And that's a good thing here.

The fact that you glossed over quickly some of the important areas, like frame condition, and picked out some pretty small concerns, like the sunvisor material, sounds to me like this car needs very, very little. Add to that what you noticed about Mike and Dave and the Midwest people being good and honest, and I'd say this isn't a car you would want to pass up on too quickly. Yes, there are more out there, and without knowing what the price is, they could be less or more expensive, but they may not be as an all-around good offer as this one appears to be.

I wouldn't expect you to have a heart attack if you get a speck of dust on it either, but I also wouldn't expect a DeLorean owner to have a heart attack the first time something breaks on it. And something will break no matter how flawless the car is the day you get it. That's something to make yourself okay with before going ahead. Knowing how you might handle repairing the car, either yourself with certain jobs, or taking it to someone who can help. That's fortunate for you if Midwest is close enough to get the car serviced there. More expensive than learning to do things yourself, but that's each owners choice. Just don't let yourself get heart broken if something isn't working perfectly on the car after you get it. There's no empty DeLorean to-do list out there for any of us.

Those last two pictures I can't quite see what you mean about the door rub strips sitting higher than they should. It's common to see doors that aren't closed all the way though, either on one end or the other, and those strips won't line-up when that happens. The door latches have a second position that the striker pins don't always get into if not closed with enough force (or good alignment). It might just be something simple like that.

[Hill Valley PD]

That's a very nice looking car. I didn't see what it is priced at though? I suspect it is in the $40's? Whatever it is, it'll likely be a "you get what you pay for" sort of thing. And that's a good thing here.

The fact that you glossed over quickly some of the important areas, like frame condition, and picked out some pretty small concerns, like the sunvisor material, sounds to me like this car needs very, very little. Add to that what you noticed about Mike and Dave and the Midwest people being good and honest, and I'd say this isn't a car you would want to pass up on too quickly. Yes, there are more out there, and without knowing what the price is, they could be less or more expensive, but they may not be as an all-around good offer as this one appears to be.

I wouldn't expect you to have a heart attack if you get a speck of dust on it either, but I also wouldn't expect a DeLorean owner to have a heart attack the first time something breaks on it. And something will break no matter how flawless the car is the day you get it. That's something to make yourself okay with before going ahead. Knowing how you might handle repairing the car, either yourself with certain jobs, or taking it to someone who can help. That's fortunate for you if Midwest is close enough to get the car serviced there. More expensive than learning to do things yourself, but that's each owners choice. Just don't let yourself get heart broken if something isn't working perfectly on the car after you get it. There's no empty DeLorean to-do list out there for any of us.

Those last two pictures I can't quite see what you mean about the door rub strips sitting higher than they should. It's common to see doors that aren't closed all the way though, either on one end or the other, and those strips won't line-up when that happens. The door latches have a second position that the striker pins don't always get into if not closed with enough force (or good alignment). It might just be something simple like that.

I was talking about the door above the rub strip sticking out a bit more than the front fender and rear fenders. Mike at MW said he can adjust the doors for better fit and finish, so should be all good. Price is in the low 40s, so you were right on. Yes, I have a friend who owns a shop and charges me about 1/3 of what DMC MW charges per hour for labor. He has always done great work on all my cars, so he and I will tackle any of the more routine work with parts supplied by MW. I'd probably take it to MW about once a year though anyway and for anything more DeLorean specific that arises. And yes, overall very, very nice car with a lot of stuff already done mechanically and cosmetically. I also learned the clutch only has 500 miles on it, which is great. The car spent the first half of it's life in California, so the frame was spared as a result as you can see.

[Hill Valley PD]

I have now officially purchased VIN: 2282 from DMC MW. The folks there have been fantastic and are doing a few things to it prior to pick up. Car should be ready to go in a couple of weeks. I will update with more pictures once I pick it up. I have also decided to keep my 1970 Mustang Mach 1 as well, so it will be neighbors in the garage with the DeLorean and my wife's Jeep! I'm really excited to finally be a part of the community officially. Thank you to all for your invaluable opinions and advice throughout this process.

[DMC-81]

I have now officially purchased VIN: 2282 from DMC MW. The folks there have been fantastic and are doing a few things to it prior to pick up. Car should be ready to go in a couple of weeks. I will update with more pictures once I pick it up. I have also decided to keep my 1970 Mustang Mach 1 as well, so it will be neighbors in the garage with the DeLorean and my wife's Jeep! I'm really excited to finally be a part of the community officially. Thank you to all for your invaluable opinions and advice throughout this process.

Congratulations!! :)

[81dmc]

I have now officially purchased VIN: 2282 from DMC MW. The folks there have been fantastic and are doing a few things to it prior to pick up. Car should be ready to go in a couple of weeks. I will update with more pictures once I pick it up. I have also decided to keep my 1970 Mustang Mach 1 as well, so it will be neighbors in the garage with the DeLorean and my wife's Jeep! I'm really excited to finally be a part of the community officially. Thank you to all for your invaluable opinions and advice throughout this process.

Welcome to the entirely unofficial gas flap club.:grouphugg:

Anyways, congratulations and welcome to the community! You'll definately love owning that car.:cheers:

[DaraSue]

Congratulations! Mike and Dave know their stuff, you won't be disappointed with this car. Happy driving!:driving1:

[Hill Valley PD]

Congratulations! Mike and Dave know their stuff, you won't be disappointed with this car. Happy driving!:driving1:

Thank you. Looking into attending the DeLorean Convention and Car Show this year up in St. Charles (an hour from me) but trying to decide if I will go the whole time or just to the car show day.

[iflights]

Thank you. Looking into attending the DeLorean Convention and Car Show this year up in St. Charles (an hour from me) but trying to decide if I will go the whole time or just to the car show day.

My recommendation: go for a couple days, not just the car show day. You can't even imagine what you will learn.

[Hill Valley PD]

My recommendation: go for a couple days, not just the car show day. You can't even imagine what you will learn.

I'm not very handy outside of oil changes and very basic things, but I need to learn. Looks like I'd take Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday off work. My wife will come with me as well. I'm thinking of staying at the resort since it will be easier than driving an hour each way. I have to decide soon though. Currently, I'm having DMC MW repaint my rear louvers, engine cover, side louvers, rear plate bezel etc. to the correct finish (currently glossy), passenger door adjustment/seals, hood alignment, adding new stickers to engine bay/cover, stainless lettering to rear bumper, removing the cat converter shield/plate, and building up center console, so my window switches don't pop out anymore. The majority of bill is in repainting the louvers etc., but I want it appearance-wise to be correct. I also need to source the correct sun visors (mine have no exposed vinyl) at some point as well and maybe an original radio. I will tackle all fluids and A/C recharge (already converted) at my friend's shop. DeLorean specific things will be handled by DMC MW going forward. I will probably also do stainless steel fuel lines this season at my buddy's shop. Eventually, I'll do LEDs in and out and continue to follow the recommended several intervals. Long term, I'd like to add the Stage I exhaust with ceramic coating and maybe some engine bay dress up at the same time. I will probably also bend your ears for detailing tips from top to bottom (stainless steel, undercarriage, frame, engine bay, etc.). My Mustang also could use a few interior pieces redone like the chrome around the gauges. They've finally reproduced the 1970 Mach 1 gauge cluster, so that's next along with some exhaust work. I'm trying to stagger things obviously between both cars. They never really are "done", are they? All I know is that I'm very lucky to be able to have both cars at my age and am really excited for pick-up day at DMC MW.

[dodint]

I went to DCS 2016 before I owned my car. They're right, the stuff you'll learn is staggering. Everything from getting to see the products in person that the vendors are selling to talking to people that worked at the factory. Really looking forward to going again this year now that I have a car and my needs are more focused.

[Hill Valley PD]

I went to DCS 2016 before I owned my car. They're right, the stuff you'll learn is staggering. Everything from getting to see the products in person that the vendors are selling to talking to people that worked at the factory. Really looking forward to going again this year now that I have a car and my needs are more focused.

We are registered and staying on the property.

WIFE: "Where do we park the DeLorean there?"
ME: "Outside."
WIFE: "What if it rains?"
ME: "It'll get wet."

Looking forward to meeting those attending!