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Szaban,<BR>I have paid as high as $30.00 for a used cap<BR>and as low as $15.00.These look pretty decent,I would not pay more than $100-120 and you still have to pay shipping cost too.<BR>As far as the quality just compare to other one under reatta (brand new N.O.S.) for $81.00 and bids still climbing just for one. cap.WHEW! <BR>I understand by posts on this forum that :<BR>1. The caps can easily be polished if you have old ones.<BR>2.There are others on this forum that have some available.<BR>3.There are still some available new from GM.<BR>ronvb

They should come up on search for reatta or type in- 601163715---in search box. Up to $81.00 now.<BR>ronvb

tcams76,<BR>The break is the artistic flair!<BR>ronvb

TCAMS76,<BR>I never noticed that before, I guess it was done to give it a flair to the body. Almost like motion accents. It does flow that way.<BR>ronvb<BR>

What paint stripe or gap? Exactly what are you referring to?<BR>ronvb

I spotted that one on e-bay too. We have a 90 Maui blue and his is definitely a different shade of blue.This salesman should admit to himself that he is not retired.<BR>ronvb

E-bay posting: 1989 Reatta,maroon, 118k,no-cd,no-sunroof,no-16way,1G4EC11C2KB905483.<BR>ronvb

grm,<BR>I bought a used one from someone on this forum and had a locksmith switch the locks.<BR>If you find one -you also need the key to go with it to make the lock-switch easier. total cost to me $20./latch,& $2. for the locksmith=$22.00.<BR>ronvb

Randy,<BR>I have a 90 Reatta and the catch-lever is on the outside rear edge towards the seat bottom-it is a strictly manual mechanism. Some times you have to grab the lever up and coax the seat back and forth a little and it should fold. Don't use exteme force.You can see the gear mechanism if you look close.Hpoe that helps.<BR>ronvb

Harry,<BR>My 90 has that problem too. I saw on another website possibly linked to Barney's data page- FAQ'S that answered that problem. Here is the url: <A HREF="http://home.earthlink.net/~w3qp/faq.html#" TARGET=_blank>http://home.earthlink.net/~w3qp/faq.html#</A> <BR>steering<BR>I hope I have that right.<BR>Ronvb

Renthead and Barney Eaton,<BR>I am by no means trying to dicourage the original author of this posting. Quite the contrary I love my Reatta! <BR>The author asked what kind of problems they should look for. These are items that I have seen that are common with high mileage or vehicles not taken care of as well as a few weakspots of the car regardless of mileage.<BR>I believe every vehicle manufactured has it's strong and weak points.<BR>Renthead---don't be discouraged--just read some of the posts here and look the Reatta of your choice over well before buying.<BR>Barney----sorry if I sounded negative.<P>RonVB

Renthead,<BR>We might be able to help with Reattas for sale if we knew what area you live in, unless you are willing to travel far.<BR>Typical problems: Brakes--watch for abs and brake light warnings.Check-engine light on-<BR>possible sensor or computer related components problems.Any chipped/broken windsheilds,side vent window-mirror breakage-<BR>very expensive to replace.Sunroofs-rarely operative.Headlight switch/dash light problems.Power windows-slow motors.Front and rear stuts-if have not been replaced -probably will need to be.Headlight doors-inoperative or slam closed. Saggy headliners.<BR>Flaking clearcoats on some paint colors.<BR>Im summary: I f car is well taken care of a majority of these things may have been taken care of or if low mileage may not need taken care of yet.The Reatta is a unique and fun driving vehicle.The drivetrain is dependable and usually can get decent gas mileage if set -up right.SORRY if too long.<BR>RonVB

Guys,<BR>Great show--the cream of the crop.<BR>When I went to their website there was still no price on #463,they must have just updated afterwards.<BR>How about the Dale Earnhardt racing uniform for over 10k?<BR>ronvb

To add to the list: I know of a burgundy<BR>'89 on a used car-lot in Union and a red '88 on a used car lot in Woodbridge/Avenel area.<BR>ronvb

Szaban,<BR>I don't recall seeing the olds pace car #463<BR>on tv and you are correct as far as results not being listed on the website.There is a contact feature on their website --have you tried that?<BR>ronvb

Wufibug,<BR>If you are referring to the door nylon/plastic fasteners- you should be able to take one out and match it up at any auto body shop supply house or possibly Pep Boy's auto store(HELP item). Worse scenario Buick may still have them too.It is possible that GM used that fastener for many other models made.<BR>ronvb

RSgrad,<BR>I have a 90 Reatta, and had a viper security system with auto-start feature installed at local stereo/alarm shop. Since the car already had keyless entry and security system<BR>from Buick it was a breeze for the shop to do.They had car for about 1/2 day and cost me about $600.00.<BR>ronvb

John,<BR>Does your Reatta have a sunroof/working sunroof?<BR>ronvb

Robert,<BR>I am watching it now---a 67 Camaro Yenko 427<BR>just sold for $110,000! Reggie Jackson owned 69 CamaroCOPO 427-$70,000, Vettes,Jags,Max Wedge 426 Hemi 63 Plymouth! Be still my heart!!! -Doubt we will see any Reattas here?<P>ronvb

Dellicott, f.y.i.<BR>Someone is selling 4 on e-bay under Reatta,<BR>but selling 1 at a time,bidding is kind of high for used centercap.<BR>ronvb

Sorry -forgot to mention our Reatta lives in the town of Kenilworth.<BR>Any more out there??<BR>ronvb

Jerry,<BR>Way to go! Some day it may come in handy down the road. I helped a buddy of mine with his 69 Camaro restoration and his conv top frame was bent in storage----WHAT A NIGHTMARE-trying to get the top to sit right----we finally ended up buying a used -solid donor frame and starting over.That did the trick finally.<BR>ronvb

Paxton, <BR>I could use a good straight hood, where are you located and what color is the car?<BR>Please repond here or email me with info glassartdesign@msn.com<BR>ronvb

Curosity has got me-----how many N.J.Reatta owners are out there/read/respond/belong<BR>to this forum????<BR>I have only seen 3-4 since purchasing our Maui blue 90.<BR>ronvb

Bigrog,<BR>I am a firm believer in telling a buyer what is right and what is wrong with a vehicle. Then let them make the choice--this way they don't come back later. I think overall the average Joe is leary to buy a used car from a "mechanics shop" because the general public thinks the car was probably on its last leg and doctored up just to resell.<BR>There is a buyer for every car out there the question is how fast do you have to move it.<BR>ronvb<BR>