1981 DeLorean DMC-12 review from North America
"The 20 year itch"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
For some reason the lights stared shorting out. I really never fixed that problem.
The leather seats are great, but they gave me a rash that would bleed when I scratched it. Plus they make you're butt sweat.
Had the clutch replaced, not a big deal.
Engine was replaced with a transverse north-star V8, yes I had the time and money to do it my self.
Front trunk latch broke, go that fixed.
General comments?
I really liked this car.
The old V6 engine was good, but putting the north-star engine in her really made the car come alive. It took lots of modification, but it does work. Now it's a 300hp 4 speed auto rocket.
Like the looks and comments I get from it.
But for some reason the leather seats make my butt get a rash, so I did not drive the car often. Finally I put seat covers on, and my butt is fine now, LOL.
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| The Best Car I have ever owned or driven |
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| Acceptable and reliable car that draws attention wherever you go. |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1981 |
| Year of manufacture | 1981 |
| First year of ownership | 1983 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 1 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 2 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 900000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 900001 miles |
| Previous car | Ford F150 |
| Date of Entry | 24th December, 2005 |