1990 Beechwood / Tan convertible

[Guest xerxes]

1990 convertible - 1 of 60 in this color combination - please call me for further information.

Thanks,

Terry Blakeslee - 919-971-9663

Year:1990

Conv: Yes

Mileage: 97,700

Considered Correct? Yes

Location: Raleigh, NC

Title: Clear

Any Accident History? None that I know of

Price: $ 5,000.00

Willing to take trade: No

Exterior Color: Beechwood

Interior Color: Saddle/Tan

Paint Original? Yes

Paint Condition? Good overall - some clearcoat damage

Belt & Bumper Molding Color: Body Color

Body Dents: No

Body Rust: No

Windshield Chipped or Cracked? No

Vent Glass Intact? Yes

Rubber surround molding for windshield condition? Good

Out Side Mirrors Intact? Passenger side fine / driver’s side damaged & I’ll replace

Headlight Motors Function Correctly? Yes – rebuilt at Buick dealer at 85,000 miles

Tail Light Lens: Clear

(Convertable only)

Convertable Top Material: Vinyl

Convertable Top Color: Tan

Convertable Top Condition? Poor – must be replaced

Interior Original? Yes

16 Way Seats? Yes

Works: Lumbar bladder bad – pump works fine

Seat Condition? Excellent – very good

Drivers interior door panel condition? Excellent except for fabric on speaker grill

Passengers interior door panel condition? Excellent

Center console top armrest condition? Excellent

Door weather stripping condition? Good

Headliner Condition? Very good

Carpet Condition? Good but some fading

Original Floor Mats: Yes

Floor Mat Condition: Good

Condition of Steering Wheel Leather: Good

Functional Keyless Entry? Yes

Both Remotes? Yes

Problems with Electronic Dash items? No

Power Windows Work Correctly? Yes

Power Seats Work Correctly? Yes, except for one tilt on driver’s seat

Power Door Locks Work Correctly? Yes

Power Antenna Work Correctly? Yes – replaced at 85,000 miles

Original Sound System? Speakers were replaced

Factory CD Player? (90-91 only) Yes

Sound System Fully Functional? Yes, except for some crackling in radio - CD rebuilt at 85,000 miles

Aftermarket Sound System Equipment? No

A/C Functional? Yes – New compressor and accumulator and R-134A retrofit at Buick dealer at 59,000 miles

Has the A/C been converted from R12 to R134A? Yes

Does the suspension require any attention? Not to my knowledge - All new struts at 85,000 miles

Tire Brand: Goodyear Regatta( can you believe it?)

Remaining Tread: lots – only 11,000 miles on tires

Are All Tires Matched? Yes

Factory Wheels? Yes

Factory Wheel Center Caps Condition: Very good

Missing Caps? No

Any Brake Components Replaced? No

Last Time Brake System Was Flushed: 2009 – at about 93,000 miles

Original Engine? Yes

Original Engine Rebuilt? No

Does Engine require attention? No

When was last tune up? Wires and plugs at 85,000 miles

Does the engine, cooling system, power steering, or brake system leak any fluids? Not to my knowledge

How often do you change the oil? 3,000 +-

Original Transmission? Yes

Original Transmission Rebuilt? No

Does Transmission require attention? No

When was last Transmission Service? At 59,000 miles

Any Transmission Leaks? Not to my knowledge

Have CV joints been replaced? Axles replaced at 85,000 miles, maybe CV joints, too

I have some receipts for this vehicle's service history, especially for 2008 – 2010.

Does the car have the owners manual portfolio? Yes

For 90/91 Reattas only, does the owners manual portfolio contain:

Craftsmen’s Log: Yes

Tire gauge: No

Flashlight: Yes

Buick Road Atlas: Yes

Also have: Reatta lighter <O:p</O:p

Key in case<O:p</O:p

Reatta note pad in portfolio<O:p</O:p

Convertible top manual<O:p</O:p

Original letter to new owner from R. E. Coletta

In General, What items need attention? New top

My Reatta Drives: Excellent – very good

I do not know how many owners this car has had – I’ll do a CARFAX if requested by serious buyer

I have owned this Reatta for 18 months

Contact me at 919-971-9663 or email me at gr8wood@bellsouth.net.

I'll take specific pictures for anyone with a serious interest - just call me.

Thanks for looking!

Edited January 19, 2011 by xerxes
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[Rawja]

Bump. Lowered price.

[Guest xerxes]

I'm replying to my own ad as I don't know how to repost. I really need to sell this car and I've reduced the price to $5,000.00. I've had a lower offer but I refused it.

It needs a top. Mileage is just under 100K and it's a great car but I sell building materials and sales are very poor.

Call or email with any questions.

Another Reatta owner, daveagain909@aol.com, has seen this car and has kindly offered to give an unbiased opinion.

Thanks for looking!

[NCReatta]

If, for any reason, anyone wants a second un-biased opinion, I'm glad to go take a look at the car. Seems like a good car for the asking price from what I've heard from Dave.

P.S. Just a suggestion, Terry, a few pictures are worth a thousand words. If you can post some, I'm sure a lot more people would be interested.

Edited January 15, 2011 by NCReatta (see edit history)

[Guest BJM]

It's hard to believe the buying crowd is so soft that this car is still for sale. I have to believe it would sell easily on ebay for $5000. Taken simply as a used car, you can't get much on a car dealer lot with 100,000 miles, well taken care of, for $5,000.

That is a great buy, a great, honestly presented car. makes a person wonder if any Reatta folks are buying now or if Reatta owners are just sitting tight.

[NCReatta]

If I had $5000 to toss around, believe me, this car would be sitting in my yard.

I can't believe there aren't anymore takers though.

it's a nice car from what I can see in the pics.

Edited January 20, 2011 by NCReatta (see edit history)

[Guest WEB 38]

If it was closer it would be in my stable, Transport prices have got way out of hand. Bill WEB38

[NCReatta]

c'mon guys, SOMEBODY's gotta want this thing!! It's a nice car! Isn't there anyone who wants to snatch this up? Before long, $5k verts will be un-heard of. Someone, please pick this one up! I'll be glad to go do the deal for an out of state buyer, and store the thing at my place until shipping or pick-up can be arranged.

[Thriller]

Oh...Marck...do you say these things strictly to tempt me?

[NCReatta]

Oh...Marck...do you say these things strictly to tempt me?

Hahaha, No, I don't.. But perhaps I'm changing my intentions now...

[DAVES89]

I'm sorry but a convertable will never be in my future.

Around here we hope that summer falls on a weekend...

[Guest BJM]

I'm sorry but a convertable will never be in my future.

Around here we hope that summer falls on a weekend...

Dave,

Winter in Wisconsin can be bad. But a convertible is special. Everyone needs one, just to experience the sensation.

In Wisconsin, as you know, late April and May can offer up some splendid drives. Then, consider the pleasures of a convertible in September and October.

Start the day with the top up, head out on a drive through the country, by 1pm, pull the top down and bask in the colors, flavors and smells of autumn.

[DAVES89]

BJM,

I owned three 'verts over the years, Fiat Spider, Mustang and a Miatta.

Never again, don't see the charm in them.

I do like sunroofs on cars however...

makes for a quieter car and probably less maintenance.

[Guest daveagain909]

this is a good car and if I had room I would have it. I have driven this car and would not worry about driving it anywhere. Only problem is the delaminated window in the top which happens to all of them.....

[Guest daveagain909]

Forgot to mention that I believe this IS a local NC car which is a real plus NO RUST< which is important on these cars......

[Guest mhuffy]

Wish I was in a position to do this. Would be a nice addition.

[NCReatta]

Just reiterating my offer:

I will be glad to go do the deal for an out of state buyer, and store the thing at my place until shipping or pick-up can be arranged.

If anyone wants to take me up on my offer, just say the word.

[ncgirl05]

Any idea how much a new top costs? Is there someone in Raleigh that can install it? Where exactly is the clearcoat damage? How bad is it?

Thanks!!

[NCReatta]

Any idea how much a new top costs? Is there someone in Raleigh that can install it? Where exactly is the clearcoat damage? How bad is it?

Thanks!!

A new top can cost anywhere from $400 to $900. It all depends on how nice a top you want. I can get it installed for about $400. I'm having one installed on my vert this weekend.. I'll report on how much I pay for the installation.

I haven't seen the car, daveagain909 has. Dave, any comments on the clearcoat?

[Guest panor]

Any pictures showing the clear coat damage?

I'm really interested if I can see specific photos.

Also is a new top hard to find?

Thanks!

Panor

[NCReatta]

Any pictures showing the clear coat damage?

I'm really interested if I can see specific photos.

Also is a new top hard to find?

Thanks!

Panor

it all really depends on how much you want to spend on your top. I've just bought a new Haartz cloth top from BuickReattaParts.com. I paid $889 and it was shipped directly to my front door. it took about 8 weeks, but it is truly a first class top. I'm going to have it installed this weekend, and will report back.

If anyone's interested, I'll take a look at the car, finish the deal for them, order and have my guy install the top. My upholster has done work on a friend of mine's '55 Mercedes 300SL. He does top notch work.

I can go take a look at the car, and supply many extensive pictures for any interested parties.

[Guest xerxes]

I appreciate all the buzz on my 1990 Beechwood convertible for sale. I am more than happy to supply more pics for potential buyers and will by happy to discuss the car via a phone call. I find a phone call allows a better opportunity to discuss things at length. I'll also answer emails but I type poorly and slowly. BTW, a couple of years ago I drove this car 180 miles on the Interstate at a steady 65mph and got 30 mpg!

One person looked at the car a couple of weeks ago. He already owns several Reattas and has a fantastic working knowledge of 1988 & 1989 models. He has bought several and stripped them so he has a lot of spare parts as well. He drove the car several miles at speeds up to 75 mph. His only real complaint was that the clearcoat on the left rear fender was bad and he felt the car had been repainted at some time due to some color mismatch at that area. He looked under the car and said there was no obvious sign of wreck damage. He indicated he would want to repaint the whole car if he owned it and, since it needed a top and the repaint, he would only offer $3,500.00 for the car.

I need to sell this car as I'm in a real financial bind. I apologize for sounding a bit peeved but I'll put the car in someone else's name and file bankruptcy before I give it away and I think $3,500.00 is giving it away.

On Craigslist Raleigh today: 2003 Nissan Sentra with 133K for $5,500 and a 2002 Honda Accord with 134K for $6,500 or a 2003 Mitsubishi Spyder convertible with 150K for $5,499. What will these cars be worth in 10 years? FAR LESS THAN THE REATTA CONVERTIBLE!

Finally, everybody, including me, loves a great deal. If this car was red with a tan interior and had any real mechanical or body issues I would probably take $3,500 and be happy. As it stands, I'll take $5,000.00 CASH. No less.

Thanks again for all the interest. This forum is one of the best places to learn and share information and I truly believe Reatta owners know how to appreciate how special these cars are.

Have a great day, and let's all do something kind for another person before the sun sets!

Edited March 8, 2011 by xerxes
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[NCReatta]

I got together with Terry yesterday and looked over and drove the car. This is TRULY a beautiful car. And it's a deal at the price he's asking. Anything that needs to be done to the car is purely cosmetic. The car ran and drove fantastic.

The only items that I thought needed to be done to get the car to a nice driver condtion are:

-New top. (the old one is almost completely useless.)

-new visor clips (2)

-carpets re-dyed

-gear shift tape replaced

-stone chips touched up

-clear coat problem on the top of the driver's rear fender fixed (I would just repaint the whole top of the fender)

-Lumbar bladder replaced

-oil change

-driver's mirror replaced (Terry said he has anotehr one that will be included with the car)

-"keying" fixed. (The passenger side door has about a 20" scratch on it from being keyed in the parking lot before Terry bought it. Not sure what would need to be done to fix this.)

That's all I can remember that needs to be done to make it a decent weekend driver in my opinion. Of course, many more things could be done to the car, but the above list is just what I think it needs to have a decent driver.

HERE are some pictures I took.

I can answer any other questions anyone has!

[CMJAnew]

-New top. (the old one is almost completely useless.)

Does this mean the top would not, if up, hold up for a drive to PA/NY? Otherwise it sounds like the car would be in drive home condition?????? I do have a guy that can transport for a fair price.

Thanks

[NCReatta]

-New top. (the old one is almost completely useless.)

Does this mean the top would not, if up, hold up for a drive to PA/NY? Otherwise it sounds like the car would be in drive home condition?????? I do have a guy that can transport for a fair price.

Thanks

When I looked at the car, the rear window was completely missing out of the car. The car is definitely (in my opinion) in drive home condition. Just an oil change and fluids checked and I think she'd be ready to go.

[Guest gotitright]

Marck, great pictures, help a lot along with your impressions of the car. I am now giving it a thought and may contact Terry about it. I am only about 170 miles south of you 2. By the way your new top looks great on the other post.

[NCReatta]

Marck, great pictures, help a lot along with your impressions of the car. I am now giving it a thought and may contact Terry about it. I am only about 170 miles south of you 2. By the way your new top looks great on the other post.

Gotitright,

You should very seriously consider this one.

I know of a very similar car for sale in Greenville, SC. Almost exact same milage, it's top it decent, but no CD or 16-ways, a few things don't work, and over all I think Terry's car is a better car. The owner of the Driftwood in SC is asking $3,500 more than Terry is. You could put $2800 into this car and have a better car IMHO.