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Kevin M

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  1. So long story short I contacted the previous and only other owner of my car when I first bought it. I got it from a dealership not them. I asked if they still had the owners manual, maintenance records, and correct floor mats. They seemed confused or angry with me. They said they’d look around but haven’t gotten back to me. It’s been about a month and I want to call them but feel like I shouldn’t bother. Any advice on doing something like this?

  2. That’s a nice looking car. I would have considered that one but it was too far away. I like that color a lot too. Contact cleaner is usually in a spray can, usually oil based. You want a quick dry one. Most hardware stores sell it. It may be either in the electronics or cleaner sections. I’ve seen both. 

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  3. I feel like I’m beating a dead horse here but I agree with the idea of it depends what the car is. My 91 reatta is one of four in its color combo and options. I guess that’s uncommon for an uncommon car. Yet at most car shows I’ve gone too my most asked question is “what’s that?”, then I tell them and they walk away usually.  I don’t really think anything of seeing a 55-57 Chevy or a early mustang at a car show. I walk right past stuff like that now, but they always have crowds. I guess it does come down to what you know. 

  4. @Duff71Riv I daily drive 98 Lesabre and have a 91 Reatta. I know these aren’t really “old” cars but If your looking into the 90s I’d recommend anything with the Buick 3800 in it. My first lesabre leaked a quart of tranny fluid in 500 miles, and a similar amount of antifreeze in the same time. But I got over 30mpg on the highway at 70. I love my Reatta so far and they’re pretty cheap to buy as of now. In your area there’s relatively a lot too. 

  5. I’m in Westchester county NY there’s a ton of Tesla’s around here. From everyone I’ve spoken to who has one they all seem to be very pleased with them. I’d consider one if my wallet agreed and they weren’t so digital. Power windows and CDs are enough for me. I also don’t understand how people in gereral are surprised that the guy who makes electric cars, rockets, and flamethrowers smoked weed once. I think that may be why some people have sold their stocks but what do I know. I’m just a sailor. 

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  6. So I now have the above problem where the cassette player thinks there’s one in there while there isn’t. It won’t let me use the radio. But when I put a CD in that works fine.  I just replaced my radio with one from a junk car a few weeks ago. Is there an easy way to make the player work or somewhere where I can buy a whole working radio? ( and maybe trade my two I have) I actually want to use the cassette player if I can. Also which white wire? I remember two white plugs but not a wire. 

  7. I don’t know if most of y’all would consider me the next generation (I’m 24) but from what I’ve seen on here I think I am in that boat. I have a 91 Reatta and I love it. I’d like to aquire something older at some point. But for now I’ll stick to spreading Reatta awareness. Got a decent amounts of comments at this show last weekend. 

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  8. I’ve been wondering for a while what the earliest surviving cars of each model year are? (If anyone knows for sure) I’ve seen threads and Barney’s list saying some of the real early ones of various years are scraped. My 91 is number 68. Does anyone know of something earlier than that, at least for 91 that’s around?

  9. Just did the test like in the video. I got 6 kilo ohms per coil. Guess it’s the fuel pump then. I’m going to figure that out tomorrow for sure. Also is the pump in the gas tank? Or somewhere easier to get to?

  10. So this morning I went to move my Reatta and it wouldn’t start. It would crank and not go all the way then a whining sound. If I Gave it gas it seemed like it would want to go but didn’t. I charged the battery but that didn’t do anything. The only codes in it are history codes b334h b335h b336h b552h and r061h. Also the service engine soon light is on when I try to start it. Don’t really know what to do from here as it ran fine last night. Thanks in advance 

  11. So after a week of owning my 91 I’ve come across a couple things I didn’t initially notice and would like opinions on. First I think my taillight may need to be restored. I was driving in the rain and it’s foggy on the inside. Second for the black molding is a sharpie ok to touch it up with or is there paint for it. And for the area in between the hood and bumper is it better to respray it or just touch up. Third is there a picture guide of how to remove the radio and ECC? Lastly is there anything that would be good to remove to get at the spark plugs? Thanks in advance. 

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