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Good UK DMC Wanted

PostPosted: Sat Mar 23, 2013 2:34 pm
by Wjsteenson
Hi,

I am based in N Ireland and am on the lookout for a good DMC based in the UK if possible. I have looked at a few over the last couple of years but have decided that I am definitely in the market for one now.

Preferably Manual and Lowish miles would be good, any help in sourcing one would be much appreciated.

Thanks
Jonathan

Re: Good UK DMC Wanted

PostPosted: Sat Mar 23, 2013 4:11 pm
by arranj
Any idea of budget?

Re: Good UK DMC Wanted

PostPosted: Sat Mar 23, 2013 4:27 pm
by jerzybondov
Hi Jonathan,

I wouldn't be too hung up on the miles thing - you're MUCH better off with a car that's been driven and sorted than one that's sat and had little done to it. Most of the good UK cars have all had mileage dependent wearables like bushes and shocks changed anyhow.

Re: Good UK DMC Wanted

PostPosted: Sat Mar 23, 2013 5:18 pm
by A Van
Hi Jonathan

I know of a manual coming up for sale v soon, had a whole of host of work done and a very interesting history for around the £20k mark.
I would steer clear of a low mile DeLorean considering they are over 30 years old.

Re: Good UK DMC Wanted

PostPosted: Sat Mar 23, 2013 5:30 pm
by Dangermouse
You just missed Paul's car, right there in Belfast. Just sold.

It depends what your definition of low miles is.

I'm not sure what the rest of the guys think, but for me, anything under 15k is low. 20k-50k miles is probably the norm but many would consider that low for a 30 year old car.

More important than total miles is the miles travelled in the past 5 or so years. The more, the better frankly.

Re: Good UK DMC Wanted

PostPosted: Sat Mar 23, 2013 6:51 pm
by bozzzydmc
Both my Ds are circa 40 k .. I wouldn't have bought anything with less ..

Just my 2p

Re: Good UK DMC Wanted

PostPosted: Sat Mar 23, 2013 10:31 pm
by Wjsteenson
A Van wrote:Hi Jonathan

I know of a manual coming up for sale v soon, had a whole of host of work done and a very interesting history for around the £20k mark.
I would steer clear of a low mile DeLorean considering they are over 30 years old.


This one sounds good around 20k would be good, I'd appreciate if u could keep me posted,

As for the miles thing I suppose you all have a point but would ideally like one less than 40k if possible

Thanks guys

Re: Good UK DMC Wanted

PostPosted: Sun Mar 24, 2013 12:09 am
by tourettes tony
my view is mileage has no relevance, there is no way of telling the true reading anyway.
Personally I would buy a non runner and rebuild it because most are clogged up around the liners from sitting idle for years . TT

Re: Good UK DMC Wanted

PostPosted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 9:33 pm
by Wjsteenson
A Van wrote:Hi Jonathan

I know of a manual coming up for sale v soon, had a whole of host of work done and a very interesting history for around the £20k mark.
I would steer clear of a low mile DeLorean considering they are over 30 years old.


I'm so sorry I missed this one but am still on the look out for one in the near future. If you know of anything else in the area soon please let me know

Thanks
Jonathan

Re: Good UK DMC Wanted

PostPosted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 7:30 am
by Admin-bloke
What sort of spec are you looking for?

Are you after a project to restore or a full runner with everything working?