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Looking to buy a Delorean
#1
Hi guys,
I've been pretty much saving hard for the past 6 years with the focus being on buying a Delorean. I have now got to the stage where i am now looking to buy and wondered if any of you nice people knew of any available ones? I have seen three on ebay, but wondered if there are any others about. I'm looking for one i can drive and use straight away, rather than a project, although i imagine they are all pretty much ongoing projects of some description., being classic cars.Your help is greatly appreciated.
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#2
Newbie myself, but what kinda budget you thinking for a runner?
From my limited knowledge you're looking mid -20's for a tax and tested one here.
If budget is less the U.S. is an option for more reasonable priced cars but you are taking a gamble on lots of things on internet purchases so prices need to be lower to make the risks worth-while.
Do as much research as possible (unlike me), get a good feel for the seller & ,imo, only buy runners without viewing.
Obviously dry state cars should be good on rust issues but the sun also causes its own set of problems!
Good luck out there.
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#3
Hi
Thanks for your email and great advice. I have enough for mid twenties as a budget and don't feel that confident buying and importing from the US. I've had a couple of potential cars pop up already from UK owners, so fingers crossed. Did you buy yours in the UK or import it? Thanks. Mark
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#4
I bought off US ebay, total gamble, turned up New Years eve.
I haven't done anything or even seen it since.
There is a YouTube link on my "deposit paid" thread. It's a walk-around video and may give you an idea of what to look for.
Cheers buddy, Karl.
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#5
88mph Wrote:From my limited knowledge you're looking mid -20's for a tax and tested one here.
From the rate that the prices have shot up within the last 12 months, a car purchased for mid 20's would most likely need work doing on it. With current prices I would estimate high twenties to mid thirties for a properly sorted car.

Of course, with a budget of mid twenties, that should secure a good example from the US with change to spare to fix any issues as they arise.
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#6
Thanks Karl & Mike, some great advice. I can go higher then mid twenties, it's just to see what I get for my money before committing more money. I really appreciate your comments. Mark
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#7
I still think tho car looks a good buy up to about £15K…… http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ebaymotors/DeLore ... 500wt_1205

Not sure if the link works!
Chris Parnham

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#8
Thanks Chris, thats great. I shall keep and eye on it. Cheers.
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#9
the ebay one in New York looks ok on the face of it.What I done was trawl through Craigslist and ring a few sellers,If some do not sound "right" return calls or emails or don't want to deal with a UK buyer move on.If the seller is willing to work with you and communicate purchasing from the states is relatively pain free in my experience.
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#10
Thanks. I am looking at a few cars at the moment and yes, some are very friendly and reply and some less so. Good advice, thanks.
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