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    Getting my car where I want it questions

    in Buick Reatta

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    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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    New to me 91 ac question

    in Buick Reatta

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     So I just picked up my new to me 91 and ran fine all the way home. But I did something to the ac controls and now it won’t go down. So it’s stuck blowing at 90 all vents work. I don’t have a Manual so don’t know where to start looking at this issue. Thank all

    Looking at a 91 questions

    in Buick Reatta

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    Yeh that’s the one. I have doubts since this will be the most expensive thing I’ve ever bought. Besides the few things I mentioned above. It also doesn’t have the correct floor mats and none of the books. But those shouldn’t be too hard to find.  Looks like I’ll be giving the dealership a call tomorrow to confirm a pickup time. Thanks all. 

    Looking at a 91 questions

    in Buick Reatta

    Posted

    Thanks Marck, it has about 47k on it and is burgandy and grey. So from what I found about 25 in that combo. This will be the most expensive thing I’ve ever bought so I guess that is why it seems high to me. And I am used to there being at least some negotiation. 

    Looking at a 91 questions

    in Buick Reatta

    Posted

    So I looked at the car today. To me it looks pretty good. Only a few issues that I saw. The radio has a cassette stuck in it. The  security light flashes while the door is open. Some paint blemishes. Fluids looked clean. And it’s at a dealership and they are replacing the power antenna. Only think is I think their price may be a little high at 7k firm. Would just like you guys opinion on this. I have put a deposit down but can still back out

    Looking at a 91 questions

    in Buick Reatta

    Posted

    Yeh it’s a coupe. I found it on the data base last updated info was in 99 but with the mileage put on between then and now was about 40k so not too bad. I’m planning on doing the car fax once I go to see it in person. Pictures look nice but those can lie. Thanks for the info

    Looking at a 91 questions

    in Buick Reatta

    Posted

    So I’m going to be looking at a 91 later in the week at a dealer by me. From what I found on here there doesn’t seem to be any 91 specific problems. Besides maybe the IPC. But just wanted to ask all of you if there is. They said they don’t have the books or any maintenance records but it’s low miles. That’s not a total deal breaker but not the greatest. Thanks in advance 

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    Why The Next Generation Will Be In Our Hobby- Malaise Daze L.A. Show

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I upgraded my daily driver(and only car :( ) to a 98 Buick Lesabre back in December. I had a 97. My family doesn't really understand why I like "old" cars, had a lot of questions at Christmas dinner on why I would buy the same car. I'm looking for a Reatta now. Mostly because it's older,cooler, and affordable. I also love pretty much the entire Buick lineup between 1990 and 1999. Especially the Roadmaster wagons. Most of those are what are generally described as "old people cars". I guess those would be part of this Malaise Era. But I like them. And there has to be someone for every type of car no matter how weird, boring or overlooked. As mentioned above people go for what they remember when they were young, one of the reasons I like them so much is the Bench seat in the front. My dad's 66 Mustang had one. Granted my mom made him get rid of it when I was about 12 and buying one when I was 16 was in no way an option. So the front bench was an option I looked for in cars. Luckily Buicks came standard with them. Although my list of cars I want stretches far and wide with model years, makes, and models. My list of what I can afford, like, and have the skill to maintain is a very short one. I don't doubt I'm alone in this thought for younger people. I know of a few car clubs by me that are mostly newer stuff Subaru's and other Imports. But even though these are younger guys with newer cars I'd like to think they'll be meeting up when them and their cars are considered old. 

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    The decline of Sears

    in General Discussion

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    Being a younger person (24), I guess I'm a bit of an outlier in that I prefer going to a store over buying online. Granted usually when I need a tool I usually shop at Home Depot, about a five minute drive away. There's three Sears within a 30 minute drive of me and its sad to see the condition of them these days, along with the other anchor stores. I vaguely remember when Caldor closed in 1999. And from what I see Sears seems to be having a very slow decent into that same fate. Its sad to see the list of failing and bankrupt retail stores growing. Toys R Us just went under, I don't think Sears, JC Penny and Macy's have a long life left. And I would love for them to prove me wrong, If they can adapt they can survive.

    1940 Roadmaster Phaeton and others for sale craigslist

    in Buick - Buy/Sell

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    Not Mine. One ad for four cars. I've seen this ad before, within the last few months. The 40 Phaeton has been on and off craigslist in NY for the last year or two, maybe more. The price was around 55k then, I don't remember for sure, that ad mentioned it had an older restoration. https://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/d/buick-collection-for-sale/6607626330.html

     

    Only contact info was the craigslist email address  9zrgf-6607626330@sale.craigslist.org

     

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    For each car listed below I can send a description and several photos upon request.
    Note that each car is in a different location.

    1940 Buick Roadmaster Convertible Sport Phaeton RARE
    Location: Long Island Area, NY
    $35,000

    1940 Buick Special Model 46S 8 Cylinder Excellent Overall Condition Rare
    Location: Atlanta Area, GA
    $35,000

    1969 Buick Grand Sport GS 400 Number Matching Prize Winner
    Location: Long Island Area, NY
    $28,000

    1969 Buick Sport Wagon Only 76000 Miles Ready to Go
    Location: Richmond Area, VA
    $15,000

    1974 Buick Electra Limited 225 Mint Condition Low Mileage Spectacular
    Location: Atlanta Area, GA
    $12,500

    Tax and your cars

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    As Ben Franklin Said, " the only things certain in life are death and taxes". In the case of roads and maintenance there's a ton of variables for who/what causes the most damage and who should pay for it. Government will always find something to tax, that's one of the few things they do well. For example if we remove the trucks and ship all that cargo by rail or water. Yes the roads will have less wear from trucks but the truckers will be mad, whatever politician who gets the most campaign contributions(bribes) from trucking companies will be too. Its a bad situation for whoever has to deal with the payment for upkeep. A gas tax in theory would pay for a lot of maintenance along with registration and inspection fees. But we all know if that were true our roads would be damn near perfect. Hopefully no politicians read this thread and think" that's a good idea lets tax gas more!"

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