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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Reatta</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Too bad about the cracked winshield. it will cost $1,500 to replace it, kills resale value. Do you have insurance? </div></div> I do but i looked again and its 2 inch crack in the coner you cant even see it because its completly in the black area and its soo small wouldnt be worth filing the claim. Im going to post it on autotrader and maybe ebay this weekend. Thanks again for the help gents

I agree But i'm not selling cause its a lemon I just can't fix the few things it needs which any of you guys could figure out quickly.Also thats why I priced it at an almost give away price..I well aware of the market.But I also asked because i wanted to know exactly what gents have said here which is basically know ones its a collectors item yet..it is a shame considering all the trouble the big three have been in.this was somthin GM did right and should be proud of. Thank for the help always

So has anyone figured out how to properly price Reattas that are for sale?I just posted mine for sale and I dont want to be way off on the pricing.Its an 89 with 54k im asking about 2500 or so Thanks for any help guys Happy New Year!!

Year: 1989 Coupe: __X__ Conv:____ Mileage: 54,500 Considered Correct? Y Location: Houston TX Title: Clear_X__ Salvage____ Other___ Any Accident History? (Y/N)N Asking Price: $2,550 OBO Willing to take trade N Exterior Color: Claret Red Interior Color: Grey leather Paint Original? Y Paint Condition? Fair has a slight dent behind the passenger door and paint nicks all around not too bad but could use a paint job to be perfect Belt & Bumper Molding Color: Black Body Dents: Y If Y where Behind the passenger door Body Rust: N If Y where Windshield Chipped or Cracked? Y If Y to what extent? Small crack at the bottom a few inches long you can’ty see it because its down by the wiper rest Vent Glass Intact? Y perfect condition If N please describe which one is damaged and how damaged. Rubber surround molding for windshield condition? Good (Coupe only) Rubber surround molding for rear window condition? Good Out Side Mirrors Intact? Y Headlight Motors Function Correctly? Y driver is a tenth of a second slower than passenger but always work np Tail Light Lens: Cloudy a little bit (Convertable only) Convertable Top Material: (Vinyl or Cloth) Convertable Top Color? Convertable Top Condition? (Excellent/Good/Fair/Poor) Please describe any flaws or problems with the convertible top. Interior Original? Y 16 Way Seats? Y Works Y Suede bolsters? (88 only) (Y/N) N/A Seat Condition? Good they look really really good other than a 1 inch tear in the left side drivers Drivers interior door panel condition? Good a small tear in drivers but otherwise great Passengers interior door panel condition? Excellent Center console top armrest condition? Excellent just might need a good cleaning Door weather stripping condition? Good no leaking Headliner Condition? Fair coming down a on the sunroof and a bit on the drivers side Carpet Condition? Good its really good the drivers side might be a little dirty because I don’t have the floor mat for it Original Floor Mats: (Y/N) yes and no I have only the passager the drivers is MIA Floor Mat Condition: Excellent Condition of Steering Wheel Leather: Excellent just as 2 small wear areas at the top Sun Roof? Y Works? Y Functional Keyless Entry? N Both Remotes? N Problems with Electronic Dash items? N leans has scatches If Y describe problems: Power Windows Work Correctly? Y Power Seats Work Correctly? Y Power Door Locks Work Correctly? Y Power Antenna Work Correctly? N Original Sound System? Y Factory CD Player? (90-91 only) (Y/N) N/A Sound System Fully Functional? No tape deck not working If N what are the problems (i.e. tape player, CD, speakers, noise): Aftermarket Sound System Equipment? N If Y describe: A/C Functional? (Y/N) Blows cold at low speeds might be a clog in the filter If N describe problem: Has the A/C been converted from R12 to R134A? Y Does the suspension require any attention? N If Y describe what is needed Tire Brand:Pirelli Remaining Tread:75% Are All Tires Matched? 3 of 4 Factory Wheels? Y If N describe the non stock wheel Factory Wheel Center Caps Condition: Good driver was missing when bought bought 4 extra but replacements a little bit faded Missing Caps? (____) number Any Brake Components Replaced? N If Y describe the part(s) replaced and when? Last Time Brake System Was Flushed? Do Not know Original Engine? Y If N when replaced and how many miles on replacement? Original Engine Rebuilt? N If Y when and how many miles ago? Does Engine require attention? Y oil pan gasket and E41 code idle not always happy not sure what it is but drives great If Y what needs to be done. When was last tune up? Not sure car has 54k was taken to a buick dealership and they said it the plugs and wires look fine Does the engine, cooling system, power steering, or brake system leak any fluids? Y minor oil pan gasket If Y describe in detail what is leaking, to what extent. How often do you change the oil? 2500 miles Original Transmission? Y If N when replaced and how many miles on replacement? Original Transmission Rebuilt? N If Y when and how many miles ago? Does Transmission require attention? N If Y what needs to be done? When was last Transmission Service? I don’t know Any Transmission Leaks? N If Y to what extent? Have CV joints been replaced? N If Y when and how many miles ago? I have no receipts for this vehicle's service history. (or, for example I have (all/most/some/no) receipts for service for the last ___ years and ______ miles) Does the car have the owners manual portfolio? yes For 90/91 Reattas only, does the owners manual portfolio contain: Craftsmen?s Log (Y/N) Tire gauge (Y/N) Flashlight (Y/N) Buick Road Atlas (Y/N) In General, What items need attention? Minor TLC I described it has 54,500 and drives that way.engine bay is clean CRT works perfect engine and trans run like new My Reatta Drives: Excellent I am the ____2nd__owner of this Reatta. I have owned this Reatta for _0____ Years and/or ____5_ Months. Contact Me at _832 488 3770 or email me at Spainnyboi @ gmail The car is excellent for someone who is a do it yourselfer. It has some things as discribed that need attention but nothing major.I'm selling it because I am not a do it yourselfer and am having a hard time getting shops do service the car.I'd rather see it go to somone that can attend to it as it deserves than for me to let it become junk. Ill consider all offer that arnt offensive

Wow... now I see understand what Im looking at. It is something that can be fixed properly with no long term side affects so to speak? or is this a once broken cant be fixed issue?

like i said I gave tow options but I recommend just unplugging in at the antenna..

Mine is stuck up and I have asked around alot about the universal's and no one recommends them. Jim Finn might have one in stock.ebay and also they can be orderd from a place that still carry's GM back stock and out of production parts. As far as the fuse it does NOT control the radio because when i pulled mine out to check it before i realized the antenna itself was bad the radio work fine it was just the motor.yes its the grey thing going into if im not mistaken its right next to it with a few wires coming from it and its plugged in facing upward

In the fuse block #3 is the ant motor.thats all that fuse controls from my knowledge. Also there is a plug next to the antenna motor in the trunk. IF you unplug that it stops it from working and doesnt have any sideaffects.I would recommend this over pulling the fuse.

Ive look at the pictures closely I dont see undercarriage shots... Edit; saw them thanks slow pc didnt load them the first few times

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rawja</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Take a look at her pictures, it looks like the subframe is no longer attached on one side of the car. </div></div> I dont see it which picture>? cause I was intrested in buying it...

I'll offer 1,250 Cash And pay extra for the Floor mats and caps and such if your interested. Omar

ok update.Took it another shop yesterday.He said there is a blockage somewhere.At idle its flows fine but when the compressor picks up speed the pressure builds back up its triggers the switch and shuts the compressor off.he said its due to the last person that did the conversion might have left R-12 oil in the system before converting it and its having a problem with the R134 and breaking the compressor down.So he wants me to replace the compressor the orfis tube? and one other thing that escapes me. To me that doesn't sound right but Im not sure.I dont want to spend $900 that I dont have to. Do these cars have an expansion valve? could that be the trouble?

I have no idea where else..ive tried more than a handful of shops and either they don't know how or if they don't want to because its a Reatta. do ALL of you work on your cars? is there even any other reatta;s in texas or houston? I will try this place in pearland and if no luck there I dont know what ill do.will keep posted thanks for the help Ronnie

send me pics please if not sold Spainardboi@gmail.com

yea i didnt think the guy knew what he was talking about but he was the only one that didnt want me to pay $100 diagnostics.He did hook it up to a machine but not sure where he got the percentage from.He did have the car running and said he filled it as best as possible but i needed to buy the fitting for the other highside inlet I think he said? because he thinks its leaking because it wouldnt go down to 0% vacuum. I thought the CRT would have told me that it was low but no such message so maybe it is bybassed I have no idea.As far as the controls on the crt for ac work fine on when its supposed to and off in econ or htr mode. As of right now its still doing the same thing as before except at idle it blows a little bit colder than before. The compressor is still kicking on and off in 5 to 20 second intervals. This is texas i need AC.There is a chevy dealership in pearland that was willing to take a look but im afraid of how much $$ its going to cost. what should I do next?