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Hello everyone, Just picked up my new - preowned 1990 Reatta on Friday. Bright Red with the tan interior - base model. I was on this site about 6 months with some questions because I was trying to find one to restore but after looking at a few in rough shape I decided to start looking for one in my max price range. I traveled 4 hours to look at this one and it's great. I can't believe how solid and smooth the ride is. It had to be garage kept. The paint, interior, trunk and engine compartment are very clean. Anyone ever change the tan carpet with the tan interior to black carpet? The carpet is a little faded and I was thinking about changing it to black just break up the color a bit inside. I noticed the different company's on ebay selling the carpet for the Reatta. Can anyone recommend which one to use? Thanks Dave <!-- end of AOLMsgPart_1_4474ac9d-8620-4beb-b3f3-1a4ba36d1240 -->

Driving home I was thinking this car is close to a parts car and but I'm looking for a project. I have a 65 Mustang that I restored - interior and engine compartment but it only needed minor engine work and I had someone do the body work. But that car was so easy to work on and parts are everywhere. I was just thinking if I can get this Reatta cheap the risk wouldn't be that bad. It could turn into a money pit or if things fall my way it could be a nice car. I'll keep looking Thanks for the input

The only rust I found was dime sized at the corner of the back window. I was surprised to see no rust and red paint under the car. Glass and seats are in good condition - arm rest needs to be replaced. Needs new carpet and the space behind the seats is very faded. This car needs to be painted the clear coat is coming off everywhere. The body doesn't have one ding or dent in it. It's looks like it's been outside for 20 years. Car has condensation and very bad musty smell (stronger than most classic cars). So a seal is bad somewhere. The touch screen works but the image is not clear. He said when the car is dry on inside the image is clear. Now the really bad part - the car wouldn't start. We tried for about an hour and then the car started to backfire so I thought it was best to stop. He said was running a few weeks ago when someone else was looking at it. I made no offer on the car but told him I was interested if he could get it running. My mechanic said it could be something simple or up to 400 to get it running - just his guess. It felt like it was going to start every time it would backfire. The check engine light was on but no abs or brake lights were on. He said it just needs front brakes. They want 900 for the Reatta it would cost me 200 to have it towed to my house. I was going to offer 700 - take it or leave it. I think the car is worth that and then I would just have to hope it wouldn't cost much to have I fixed.

Thanks for everyones help. I will check everything that was mentioned - I'll post what happened Friday night. Dolphins fan but not living in Florida - I think we finally found a quaterback!

This weekend I will be looking at a 89 Reatta. It looks like it needs paint, minor interior work (new carpet and armrest) and the current owner said it needs brakes and tires. This would be a car I would drive about every other weekend. I have had many Buick's and always liked the look of the Reatta. The price is right on this car if it's mechanically sound. I guess my question is - Any common problem with these cars? Something I should be looking for. Is this a difficult car to restore - getting parts and such?