01 Oct 2014, 15:09
I have taken the decision to buy a DeLorean, however right now I do not even know what I do not know.
I know that I know nothing, I think the first thing I need to understand is the vin numbering system so that I can only look for the cars that are suitable.
I did read that the 20*** are the most well built and going backwards from that....should I bear much attention to that logic, or does it even hold up since all the cars will be over 30 years old now & each have their own issues.
I also need to decide if I should only look domestically or EU or worldwide.
If importing from the world isn't all that complicated what is the process?...Must you make multiple trips to USA to kick tyres before finding the one.
If buying a US import is the way to go I may want to have a quick chat with someone on the phone/in person that has gone through it, but I think you are all pretty friendly and that wouldn't be much of an issue...I may also have a contact in USA that could help in a search (he build himself a full KITT replica & is a friend of my brother).
Do I need to store it in a heated garage? Or is any secure lockup sufficient.
I live in a pretty expensive part of the south east and space is a premium so I am looking for a garage (but it'll be car sized & not much more than). Do I need to store it jacked up off the wheels? I am assuming I need to take it out every couple of weeks just to keep it running (the same as I do with my current car....6 weeks is the longest I've gone without needing to drive somewhere in particular as I go to work by train now).
If someone could give me the absolute points I must learn that would be excellent.
I've joined the club and have the back orders coming which may answer some of my questions.
thanks in advance
Stephen
I know that I know nothing, I think the first thing I need to understand is the vin numbering system so that I can only look for the cars that are suitable.
I did read that the 20*** are the most well built and going backwards from that....should I bear much attention to that logic, or does it even hold up since all the cars will be over 30 years old now & each have their own issues.
I also need to decide if I should only look domestically or EU or worldwide.
If importing from the world isn't all that complicated what is the process?...Must you make multiple trips to USA to kick tyres before finding the one.
If buying a US import is the way to go I may want to have a quick chat with someone on the phone/in person that has gone through it, but I think you are all pretty friendly and that wouldn't be much of an issue...I may also have a contact in USA that could help in a search (he build himself a full KITT replica & is a friend of my brother).
Do I need to store it in a heated garage? Or is any secure lockup sufficient.
I live in a pretty expensive part of the south east and space is a premium so I am looking for a garage (but it'll be car sized & not much more than). Do I need to store it jacked up off the wheels? I am assuming I need to take it out every couple of weeks just to keep it running (the same as I do with my current car....6 weeks is the longest I've gone without needing to drive somewhere in particular as I go to work by train now).
If someone could give me the absolute points I must learn that would be excellent.
I've joined the club and have the back orders coming which may answer some of my questions.
thanks in advance
Stephen