Friday, August 16, 2013

History of repairs by previous owners


The previous owner of my DeLorean kept all receipts for all of the parts that he purchased for the car and I have continued this practice since taking ownership. I had a huge stack of receipts that I decided to organize. I entered all the information into an Excel spreadsheet that includes part numbers (if available), part description, order date, quantity, vendor used, price, shipping cost, any labor cost, and totals.

After going through everything, I realized what a great deal I got for my car. I purchased it in 2011 for $14,500. After totaling up the receipts from the previous owner, he alone spent $9,374.30 in parts alone and a total of $10,829.03 when I include shipping and labor! According to him, he sold the car to me for the same price that he purchased it for back in 2006. He was not in a good financial situation, which was why he was selling the car.

I totaled my purchases so far and have spent $3,200+ since purchasing the car out of my own pocket. But that figure also includes the cost to register and title the car. If I were to include the price of all of the parts that were replaced due to damage that my insurance covered, the total cost for me jumps up to $5,150+.

I also found some paperwork from an owner back in the early 90s. There were only a few sheets of paperwork, but the total money spent blew me away. One invoice shows that over $14k was spent in repairs at DeLorean One! Here are the invoices that I had scanned:

In addition to the above repairs, I also found paperwork and receipts from 1990 and 1991 for a tuneup, replacement of the brake master cylinder & servo, R12 evacuation and refill, evaporator core replacement, and some work to repair a leaky intake gasket. Sheesh! Just these additional parts and labor totaled over $2200. I don't know for sure if the invoices for the work totaling more than $14k was actually performed by DeLorean One, but it does appear that these are bills and not just estimates. That means that this owner potentially spent over $16,200 back in the 90s, in addition to the $10,829.03 that the owner before me spent!

Below is the information I entered into the spreadsheet for just the repairs done by the previous owner that had the car from 2006 until I bought it in 2011. As you can see, the previous owner bought the most parts from DMC Houston, but spent more money buying parts from Special T Auto.
  
Below are purchases from DMC Houston by previous owner:





Part Number Description Quantity Price Total w/o Shipping
102101 Seal 16 x 22 Crush 1 0.35 0.35
111104 Drain plug wrench - socket 1 18.85 18.85
102114B Bosch Oil Filter 1 7.5 7.5
100523 Fuel filter 1 14.95 14.95
100523X Filter, Fuel - Kit item 1
0
106685 Pad, Fuel filter 1
0
102101 Seal 16 x 22 Crush 1 0.35 0.35
106977 Washer M12 Copper 2 1.09 2.18
108209 Louver strut 1 19.95 19.95
105952 Valve, air inlet 1 101.25 101.25
SP10353 Clamp, hose 3 0.99 2.97
105927 Duct, air filter 1 14.95 14.95
105926 Duct, temp sensor 1 29.95 29.95

Mirror control 1 28.4 28.4
106128 Seal, Pwr Wdo Wipe RH 1 28.89 28.89
102604 Rotor, Distributor 1 8.95 8.95
101052 Coil, Ign 1 38.06 38.06
102442 Belt, Alternator 1 8.95 8.95
102606 Cap, distributor 1 19.95 19.95
105505 Drive belt, A/C 1 10.35 10.35
106129 Seal, pwr wdo wipe LH 1 28.89 28.89
102489 Gasket, Mix con unit 1 4.5 4.5
106252 Guide, Bat Compt Cov 1 2.51 2.51
SP10850 Nut 3 0.77 2.31
SP10597 Screw M4x20 3 0.33 0.99
101936 Bolt, CLPR Ret 4 1.99 7.96
101262 Bolt M12x125-35 4 3.21 12.84
100735 Bolt, Rear link 2 22.14 44.28
106884 Bolt M12x120 4 2.5 10
100482 Pivot Bolt 2 15.03 30.06
108469 Pipe, RR Calp LH 1 9.9 9.9
SP10058 Washer 1/2" x 1" flat 4 0.24 0.96
SP10059 Nut, 1/2UNF 4 1.2 4.8
SP10868 Washer, M12 x 25 Thin 4 1.56 6.24
SP10178 Nut, M12 Nyloc 4 0.5 2
SP10013 Bolt M10x60 12 1.26 15.12
SP10036 Washer M10 Split 12 0.07 0.84
100469 Hub carrier, LH 1 299 299
SP10219 Bolt M8x20 Trb Bush MTG 4 0.77 3.08
106680 Shim/Washer 10 2.46 24.6
106962 Washer M12 2 1.08 2.16
SP10868 Washer, M12 x 25 Thin 2 1.56 3.12
SP10035 Washer M8 Split 4 0.17 0.68
SP10032 Washer M8 Flat 4 0.89 3.56
100481 Spacer 2 34.4 68.8
101259 Bolt, Lower link 2 5.68 11.36
SP10059 Nut, 1/2UNF 2 1.2 2.4
SP10058 Washer 1/2" x 1" flat 4 0.24 0.96
100481 Spacer 1 34.4 34.4
108607 Wrench, Jack 1 15.59 15.59
SP10649 Screw M6x16 CSK 2 0.19 0.38
106248 Strap, Tool 1 5.18 5.18
108288 Lighter, Cig 1 9.98 9.98
110555 Sender, Fuel 1 99 99
102618 Spring Washer M7 22 0.26 5.72
108903 Noise Isolator, M/T 1 29.65 29.65
102198 Bolt M7x25 22 1.01 22.22
102114B Oil filter, bosch 1 7.5 7.5
K101177 Window switch, pair 1 69.95 69.95
108529 Pad, Console 1 3.35 3.35
108904 Pad, Ash Tray 1 1.22 1.22
102101 Seal 16 x 22 Crush 1 0.35 0.35
K108138 Market light gasket kit 1 18.99 18.99
SP10219 Bolt M8/20 TRB Bush MTG 8 0.77 6.16
106915 Seal Cap-Seat Belt Bolt 2 2.57 5.14
SP10035 Washer M8 Split 8 0.17 1.36
SP10114 Screw M4, Pan-Head 8 0.36 2.88
106429 Socket, Market light 2 10.47 20.94
SP10804 Nut Captive 8 0.24 1.92
101341 Bolt 1/2 x 3.5 UNF 2 3.27 6.54
100478 Spacer 4 0.99 3.96
SP10059 Nut, 1/2UNF 2 1.2 2.4
SP10024 Nut M6 Nyloc 8 0.69 5.52
SP10015 Bolt M6x20 8 0.51 4.08
SP10058 Washer 1/2" x 1" flat 16 0.24 3.84
SP10031 Washer M6 Flat 16 0.17 2.72
100154 Bushing, Lower Arm 1 49.82 49.82
100477 Bolt, Front Lower Link 2 11.06 22.12
SP10027 Nut Nyloc M12 2 0.44 0.88
SP10059 Nut, 1/2UNF 2 1.2 2.4
106130 Adapter, Speedo Cable 1 59.95 59.95
106938 Retaining Ring 1 3.29 3.29
106291 Grommet    1 1.58 1.58
106646 Bracket, Brk Pipe RH 1 4.44 4.44
SP10396 Speedo cable clip 1 0.65 0.65
SP10032 Washer M8 Flat 1 0.89 0.89
101628 Rock Screen, Powder Coated Black 1 69 69
SP10256 Washer LB M6 12 0.44 5.28
SP10030 Nut M6 5 0.24 1.2
SP10041 Bolt M6x16 7 0.51 3.57
110728 Grommets, Stricker Pin 4 2.67 10.68
109100 Key blank, molded 1 12.95 12.95
108562 Pigtail, fan motor 2 41.68 83.36
106022 Rod, Door lock RH 1 24.62 24.62
105519 Retainer 1 3.74 3.74
106115 Unicap, M4 3 0.35 1.05
K101889 Escutcheons, Left and Right 1 34.99 34.99
101666 Latch, LH FRT RH RR 1 27.27 27.27
108095 Brkt, CTR CNSL LH 1 1.26 1.26
SP10135 Screw N8 2 0.44 0.88
106798 Lace, Console trim 2 9.95 19.9
108584 Pad, A Post OTR Fin 2 2.53 5.06
106852 Retainer, Roof Rear 1 6.29 6.29
108282 Mounting pad, Header 2 0.4 0.8
111126 Outer door seal, front 2 19.95 39.9
111976 Mirror pad 1 7.32 7.32
SP10430 Screw N8 6 0.51 3.06
SP10646 Screw, Black 8 1.1 8.8
SP10641 Screw N8 8 0.65 5.2
110192 Lock set, DR LH/RH, Includes 2 keys, 109100 and 106245, Cut to locks 1 74.95 74.95
A4000151 Blending pad 1 3.55 3.55
J33310 Door lock jig 1 25 25
108244 Switch, CTSY Light 2 8.57 17.14
101665 Latch, RH FRT LH RR 1 27.26 27.26
101666 Latch, LF FRT RH RR 1 27.26 27.26
101889 Escutcheon, A/RST LH 1 19.87 19.87
SP10282 Beta rivet 1 0.65 0.65
106959 Seal 1 0.98 0.98
105544 Gasket, Servo m/cyl 1 1.95 1.95
K116600 Seat covers (two seats), black 1 599 599
101526 Hog rings 150 0.39 58.5
SP10028 Nut M10 Nyloc 2 0.44 0.88
SP10036 Washer M10 split 2 0.17 0.34





Purchases from DMC Midwest by previous owner:





Part Number Description Quantity Price Total w/o Shipping
SRUTBAR Shock Tower Strut Bar 1 150 150

Strut bar bolts 2 4 8
JOECOOL Fan Controller 1 175 175





Purchases from DMC Northwest by previous owner:





Part Number Description Quantity Price Total w/o Shipping
106716U Bushing, used 2 9.55 19.1
K1000DP Toby TAB Custom Trailing Arm Bolt Kit 1 74.95 74.95
106708U Reinforcement plate, used 2 3.95 7.9
100464 Seat belt buzzer 1 18.95 18.95
106615 Bezel, seat belt 1 1.85 1.85
SP10817 Clip, lock 1 0.85 0.85
101994DP Bushing, lower steering column (w/inst.) 1 21.95 21.95
K2500DP-BC Wings-A-Loft door lock upgrade combo system 1 294.95 294.95
K2300DP-CM Wings-A-Loft elite remote door opening system (man. Trans.) 1 449.95 449.95
106036U Handle support brkt RH, used 1 19.95 19.95
SP10455  Screw M6 2 0.25 0.5





Purchases from DMC California by previous owner:





Part Number Description Quantity Price Total w/o Shipping
U101697 Adapter, A/C Vent Used 2 8.12 16.24





Purchases from Special T Auto by previous owner:





Part Number Description Quantity Price Total w/o Shipping
106931EXT Muffler heat shield extended 1 72.95 72.95
105927-1 Air breather hose connector 1 9.95 9.95
K4001010ST Manual set+laminated wiring 1 99.95 99.95
30049 Otterstat cooling fans on 92c-off 87c w/gasket 1 24.95 24.95
30158 Air bleeder automatic for coolant lines 1 24.95 24.95
K111168RK-R Relay kit with RPM relay 1 149.95 149.95
102343 8mm hollow bolt fuel fitting 1 5.85 5.85
30413 Brake calipers set of 4 loaded 1 299.8 299.8
100404 Front wheel bearing 2 16.95 33.9
100973 Rear wheel bearings 2 27.95 55.9
SP10052 Front hub bearing retaining clip 2 3.5 7
SP10053 Rear hub bearing retaining clip 2 4.2 8.4
102344 Sealing washer copper 8mm 2 0.25 0.5
109005UF Brake pads set ceramic front 1 49.95 49.95
109012UR Brake pads ceramic rear 1 49.95 49.95
100595-1 Struts for the door in pairs 1 64.95 64.95
30332 Battery cut off switch kit key 1 33.95 33.95
30048 Fuse box replacement 1 119.95 119.95
101045 Starter heat shield stainless 1 16.95 16.95
102763 Oil pressure sending unit 80LB 1 36.95 36.95
118674Kit Complete cooling hose kit w/out rad & wp 1 179.95 179.95
102462 Oil pressure sending unit Light 1 16.95 16.95
100252 Brake rotor rear wheel 2 89.95 179.9
100095 Rotor front  2 89.95 179.9
K109061 Rack boot kit/pair 1 19.95 19.95
30443 Stainless S throttle cover 1 15.95 15.95
100181STA Lug nut stainless steel 2 3.45 6.9
109071 Tie Rod ends w/ new rubber 2 45.9 91.8
100110ST Complete shock kit 1 249.95 249.95
105177N-PR Lower front control arms pair 1 550 550
109266 Lower ball join kit heavy duty 2 19.95 39.9
100181CHR Lug nut solid chrome 14 2.5 35
11085ANST Fuel pump heat res high pre 1 159.95 159.95
101644 Fuel pump boot support bracket Stainless 1 22.95 22.95
106684 Fuel pump boot cape/cover 1 29.75 29.75
30003 Fuel pump 45 degree fitting 1 12.95 12.95
100523 Fuel filter 1 19.95 19.95
101391 Fuel Pump Boot 1 54.5 54.5
110085PK Fuel pump baffle update kit only 1 59.95 59.95
SP10388 Fuel pump boot clamp top #72 1 1.75 1.75
SP10356 Fuel pump boot clamp lower 1 2.75 2.75





Purchases from PJ Grady by previous owner:





Part Number Description Quantity Price Total w/o Shipping
101042 Lower link arm, rear 2 95.81 191.62
100470 Rear Hub Carrier Rh 1 600 600
109073 Nut 2 1.71 3.42
105104 Speedo Adapter Cup 1 15.42 15.42
111412G Lower Speedo Cable (26") 1 58.75 58.75
105257 Boot, Outer Tierod End 1 4.87 4.87
SP10158 Spire Nut Ret 1 2.13 2.13
SP10662 Sems Screw M5 2 1.1 2.2
111488G Tail light C/B (pair) 1 124.95 124.95





Purchases from other sources by previous owner:





Part Number Description Quantity Price Total w/o Shipping

Heated mirror kit 1 159.95 159.95
SE8405 Eclipse SE8405 1 89.95 89.95
SE8235 Eclipse SE8235 1 69.95 69.95
TA-KVT-617DVDRB Kenwood 7" In Dash Monitor DVD/MP3 1 439.95 439.95

BA7s LED blubl - Red 3 0.89 2.67

74 Wedge Base LED bulb - Blue 2 1.19 2.38

74 Wedge Base LED bulb - Red 1 1.19 1.19

BA7s LED bulb - Blue 0.60 3 1.49 4.47

BA7s LED bulb - Red 3 0.89 2.67

BA7s LED bulb - Amber 1 0.89 0.89

74 Wedge Base LED bulb - Green 2 1.19 2.38

T13-x6 Wedge Base LED bulb 2 1.99 3.98

T13-x6 Wedge Base LED bulb 4 1.99 7.96

BA9s-x-12V LED Bayonet Base Bulb 2 0.98 1.96

BA9s-x-12V LED Bayonet Base Bulb 2 0.98 1.96

BA7s LED bulb - Blue BA7S-B 0.60 4 1.49 5.96

BA7s LED bulb - Red BA7S-R 1 0.89 0.89





Purchases from private parties by previous owner:





Part Number Description Quantity Price Total w/o Shipping
100632 Front Valence Spoiler 1 125 125

Lower Control Arm Bushing - NOS 1 10.75 10.75
102372 Cold Start Valve 1 37 37
106896 Idle Speed Motor 1 80.87 80.87

A/C Vent 1 21.5 21.5





Purchases from DMC Europe by previous owner:





Part Number Description Quantity Price Total w/o Shipping

Lower front springs 1 207.98 207.98





Labor paid by previous owner:








Job Labor Cost


Press in hub bearings 53.5


Press out axles 53.5


Bearings pressed in 53.5


Alignment 117.65


Install custom windshield 133.75


Install car seat covers 284.05


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