1981 DeLorean DMC-12 review from North America
"Nice looking lemon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Needed a dent in the front replaced. That was VERY expensive.
Clutch needed to be replaced twice.
Rear tires had excessive wear on them after only 2,000 miles.
The head gasket blew and sent water into the oil thus blowing the motor.
General comments?
After all those problems, I just couldn't take it anymore and had it parted out and crushed. The exterior looked very nice, but those dents are expensive to fix. I also loved the leather seats, those were a nice touch and were worth a lot of money when I sold them. But the car in general is a wreck. I feel sorry for others who still have them.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1981 |
| First year of ownership | 1981 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1983 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 1000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 6000 miles |
| Previous car | AMC Gremlin |
| Date of Entry | 31st August, 2005 |