anselmail Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 I bought my first Reatta convertible last Summer and love it! Many mechanics stop me and say "Wow! It's a Reatta. I haven't seen one of these in years" and I get lots of praise. But, to my question: what's the age and gender of most Reatta owners? I am male and 33 and I think I am in the minority. Guys what is your age? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Motu 56 Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 49 for me, 20 for my son Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 I can assure there are several people on this forum that are over 60. Let me say I purchase my first one at age 53. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EDBSO Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Twin nickles for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawja Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 I was 32 when I acquired my Reatta after lusting for one for 14 years. I am 38 as of last week, and after 5 years of pleasurable Reatta ownership and much more importantly the fellowship and support provided by this forum, I can say that I intend to have a Reatta always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89REATTAJIM Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 And I'll raise you a dime. But driving the R takes some years off the mental age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Ryan Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 55-year-old male. I bought my 1991 coupe in April 19, 1997. Background: I followed development of the Reatta since the first "spy" shots in 1981. The Reatta replaced my 1990 Miata (AFAIK, the first Miata ordered in Oklahoma --- delivered a deposit to the local Mazda dealer in late January 1989). Prior to that I owned a 1972 Volvo 1800ES that I purchased in 1977. It was my daily driver for 10 years and 250,000 miles. Have owned/driven several other "interesting" cars over the past 40 years. The Reatta is my favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchudyk Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 I'm 63. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest quadgoat Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 I'm 21 and male, I've had my Reatta since I was 16 or 17...it was my daily driver in high school whenever my GTO was laid up or it was winter. I don't drive the Reatta much/at all anymore as it's got about 131k miles on it and mom and dad didn't want me driving it from ME to NY for school. It's plenty reliable (did have to replace the ECM this past year though), but I've got an '03 SRT-4 that's my daily driver now. I do love the Reatta though, it is one of the nicest driving cars I've ever driven!!!-Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCBRIJEN Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Purchased my first Reatta at age 22 and now have purchased three more since then at age 32 now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tomt Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Purchased my 89 with 55K after the firey death of my 76 TR6. I'm now 59, and having a great driving experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_C Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Purchased mine a week and a half ago at 46. Wish I knew about them sooner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue90 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 I'm 61. Bought my 90 blue/blue/blue coupe two years ago as my mid-life crisis car. It's my daily driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gryphon Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 I got my first at 22, my second at 29, and my third at 34.(serial, not parallel) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest checkers Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 bought my first reatta 13 years ago. I'am 54 and now have 5 reattas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Wasn't aware of them when they came out (in 1988 was pure Pontiac). In 2001 I finally decided my Fiero was too small (wife would not ride in it). Since I like the 3800 the idea of a bigger Fiero was appealing. One with a touchscream and its own LAN was even better. Do tend to be a bit fanatical about my cars. Was born in the first half of the last century. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wally888 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 I suggest a prize for the oldest to buy a Reatta and another prize for the oldest owner. I bought one when I was 64. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greg Ross Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Yep, just broke Double Nickles too, that makes 1951 a very good year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike_s Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 I'm 53, got mine about a year ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Reatta1 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Will be 69 in a 2 1/2 months. Lusted after the Reatta from the day I saw the 88 at the car show but couldn't afford it at the time. Got mine in 2000 after a 2 year search and 4th one I looked at. I think it is the most comfortable road car I've ever driven and I've driven a variety of domestic and foriegn vehicles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jack91 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 I hate to admit it.I was 84 last month.Still driving the 91 daily Have had it 6 years.--Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reattasteve Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 I bought my first Reatta in '93 when I was looking for a 2nd car for my wife to drive on her 90 mile, twice a week commute. I was 45 at the time. I never drove it much myself, as it was her car. Later when she retired I began to drive it more and realized what a wonderful car it really was. After 138000 miles I needed to replace it. This January I traded for another 90 with 45000 miles on it. I love the car, I'll keep it 'till I die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BUICKPOWER Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 41 HAVE HAD MINE 8 OR 9 YEARS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwarren Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 42-male, bought my 91 6 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwmajk Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 I will be 59 next month.Purchased our first reatta, a 1990 in 1991 has 161,000 trouble free miles.Added a second last month a 1991 with 118,000. I just love these cars,just wish GM would make them again.Also couldn't own either without this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Bought my first one at 44. Second one at 46. Still have both. My 16 year old daughter has claimed [color:\\"red\\"] <span style="font-weight: bold"> Red</span> as 'her car'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest F14CRAZY Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 I'm 18, had my Reatta since 17, i think. Either 16 or 17.My dad's had his since last year, currently 64 (I think) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnelle Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 I am 62 and now own seven Reattas. I guess that would be a little more than one for each decade? I guess where this post is going is that the Reatta is a car for all ages.Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manikmekanik Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 I'm 46, until I step into Black Beauty, then I feel ageless!!Must be due to the timeless style and beauty of my '91 drop-top! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Flash Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 50But I was younger when I bought it 18 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper7738w Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 I'm 74 and counting. Red 89 140,556 miles. Own 93 jaguar xjs conv. 65 mustang fastback, 77 280z. 71 karmann ghia conv.(work in progress). but I drive my Reatta every day. My screen when I turn on the ignition says "I luv this car" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edselguy Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Just turned 60. Bought my first Reatta 5 years ago a white 90 in Memphis. I found it through this forum and bought it sight unseen. Took the bus from Cincinnati to Memphis and drove it home. A great find. My current is a red/tan 89, bought in Tucson Arizona where I live. Not retired just transfered here. It's 85 today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Durahansolo Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 I'm 20 now, I got mine when I was 17 and I've been happy driving ever since. My dad wants one now, he's 64 and he aint getting mine, I love it too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_dantm4 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 I'm 30, got mine 2 and a half years ago from my 86 (84 at the time) year old grandfather, who had owned it for quite a while. Only had about 88K on it when he gave it to me, has about 110K now. Think he got it at 15K. He decided to buy a Porsche, but didn't want the Reatta to go to waste. Unfortunately it sounds like I can't inherit the Porsche as well, but we'll see....-Dan90' Black/Tan Coupe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_barra Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 I just turned 58 and am on my third Reatta since 2000. I've had a variety of foreign and domestic cars but have enjoyed the Reatta the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 I've seen 54 birthdays, of which I've shared 8 with my Reatta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYBobP Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 I bought my '90 Reatta convertible brand new when I was 49. I found it increased my social life by about 30%. Its a fun car. Through the years I realized that I couldn't prevent myself from getting older, but I could remain immature indefinitely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anselmail Posted April 20, 2006 Author Share Posted April 20, 2006 Well, I guess I was right. I am one of the younger owners of a Reatta. :-)It's all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky91 Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 I purchased my first Reatta, 90 Burgundy Coupe, in 98. I was 41 at the time. I found that Reatta's are like potato chips. You can't have just one. I've owned a total of four since then. Two 90's, a 91, and my current ride an 89 coupe. Where I work I'm fortunate enough to be furnished a company car but I find myself driving my Reatta half the time. I just love driving it. I've always thought that I've stepped up in quality and shape of the car with each one I've owned. I'm always looking for that next magic car. We're all so lucky to be able to own such a classic car. At least they're classics in our own minds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thongg Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 i am 52 bought a 1990 coupe july of 2005 great car gave it to my 18 year old daughter for her senior year in high school Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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