DanMoran

This car has been sold. Thank you for your inquiries.

This car has been sold. Thank you for your inquiries.

I updated the description of this vehicle to change the title to Clear. The insurance company declared the car "totaled" from the 2003 accident and issued a "Salvage" title even though it wasn't that severe of damage. We purchased the car back from the insurance company and immediately got it repaired. I had forgotten that we got the title changed from "Salvage" to a normal title afterwards. I also need to update the functionality of the A/C. There appears to be an intermittent electrical problem that keeps the clutch from engaging. The freon level is OK.

I updated the description of this vehicle to change the title to Clear. The insurance company declared the car "totaled" from the 2003 accident and issued a "Salvage" title even though it wasn't that severe of damage. We purchased the car back from the insurance company and immediately got it repaired. I had forgotten that we got the title changed from "Salvage" to a normal title afterwards. I also need to update the functionality of the A/C. There appears to be an intermittent electrical problem that keeps the clutch from engaging. The freon level is OK.

This car has been driven, but is still in good driving condition. I attached some photos below. Details follow the pictures. Call or email if you'd like to see more. Year:_1990_ Owned car since Dec. 2001, purchased from brother who had it for one year prior. Coupe: __X_ Conv:____ Mileage:__273K____ Considered Correct? Yes Location: Lexington, SC Title: Clear_X_ Salvage____ Other___ Any Accident History? Was hit in right rear quarterpanel/wheel in 2003. It was immediately and completely repaired and has been on the road ever since. Asking Price: $ 1,000 Willing to take trade: No Exterior Color: Red Interior Color: Tan Paint Original? No Paint Condition? Car had been repainted prior to our acquiring it. Car was partially painted after our accident. The clear coat is peeling on hood and beginning to peel on trunk. Belt & Bumper Molding Color: Black Body Dents: Not a dent, but rear bumper was "tapped" on driver side, pushed lower quarterpanel forward about 1/2". Body Rust: No Windshield Chipped or Cracked? No Vent Glass Intact? Yes Rubber surround molding for windshield condition? Excellent/Good Rubber surround molding for rear window condition? Excellent/Good Out Side Mirrors Intact? Yes and remote control works on both Headlight Motors Function Correctly? Yes Tail Light Lens: Cloudy Interior Original? Yes 16 Way Seats? Yes Lumbar bag deteriated; driver's doesn't recline (one motor seized) Seat (leather) Condition? Poor, cracking Drivers interior door panel condition? Fair/Poor (couple small cracks in arm rest repaired) Passengers interior door panel condition? Fair Center console top armrest condition? Good (latch broken) Door weather stripping condition? Good Headliner Condition? Poor Carpet Condition? Poor (stained) Original Floor Mats: Yes Floor Mat Condition: Poor, worn through in spots Condition of Steering Wheel Leather: Fair/Poor Sun Roof? No Functional Keyless Entry? Yes, except driver's door stopped responding. Both Remotes? One remote Problems with Electronic Dash items? No Power Windows Work Correctly? Yes Power Door Locks Work Correctly? Drivers no, passenger yes. Power Antenna Work Correctly? Yes Original Sound System? Not installed, but original radio/tape player included in price (forget exact problem with it). Factory CD Player? No Sound System Fully Functional? Yes Aftermarket Sound System Equipment? Yes Door speakers replaced with non-original equipment, Pioneer Stereo CD/MP3 player (model DEH-P3800MP). A/C Functional? Yes Has the A/C been converted from R12 to R134A? Yes Does the suspension require any attention? Yes, mechanic suspects front struts need replacing. Tire Brand: Grand Am Remaining Tread: Good Are All Tires Matched? Yes Factory Wheels? Yes Factory Wheel Center Caps Condition: Good/Fair Any Brake Components Replaced? In 2005 replaced front rotors and pads, rear rotors resurfaced and replaced rear pads. Last Time Brake System Was Flushed? Don't know Original Engine? Yes, as far as I know Original Engine Rebuilt? Don't know Does Engine require attention? No When was last tune up? April, 2004 Does the engine, cooling system, power steering, or brake system leak any fluids? No How often do you change the oil? 3-5K Original Transmission? Don't know Original Transmission Rebuilt? Yes, in 2002 Does Transmission require attention? No When was last Transmission Service? Jan '07 Any Transmission Leaks? No Have CV joints been replaced? Don't know I have some receipts for this vehicle's service history for the last 5-1/2 years and 56K miles. Does the car have the owners? manual portfolio? No For 90/91 Reattas only, does the owners? manual portfolio contain: Craftsmen?s Log: No Tire gauge: No Flashlight: No Buick Road Atlas: No We do have the original Owner's Manual in good condition except the cover is unglued from the binding. In General, What items need attention? Front struts My Reatta Drives: Good I am the current owner of this Reatta (at least 3 others before me) I have owned this Reatta for 5-1/2 Years. Contact Me at 803-206-7638 or email me at the_moran_family@yahoo.com

This car has been driven, but is still in good driving condition. I attached some photos below. Details follow the pictures. Call or email if you'd like to see more. Year:_1990_ Owned car since Dec. 2001, purchased from brother who had it for one year prior. Coupe: __X_ Conv:____ Mileage:__273K____ Considered Correct? Yes Location: Lexington, SC Title: Clear_X_ Salvage____ Other___ Any Accident History? Was hit in right rear quarterpanel/wheel in 2003. It was immediately and completely repaired and has been on the road ever since. Asking Price: $ 1,000 Willing to take trade: No Exterior Color: Red Interior Color: Tan Paint Original? No Paint Condition? Car had been repainted prior to our acquiring it. Car was partially painted after our accident. The clear coat is peeling on hood and beginning to peel on trunk. Belt & Bumper Molding Color: Black Body Dents: Not a dent, but rear bumper was "tapped" on driver side, pushed lower quarterpanel forward about 1/2". Body Rust: No Windshield Chipped or Cracked? No Vent Glass Intact? Yes Rubber surround molding for windshield condition? Excellent/Good Rubber surround molding for rear window condition? Excellent/Good Out Side Mirrors Intact? Yes and remote control works on both Headlight Motors Function Correctly? Yes Tail Light Lens: Cloudy Interior Original? Yes 16 Way Seats? Yes Lumbar bag deteriated; driver's doesn't recline (one motor seized) Seat (leather) Condition? Poor, cracking Drivers interior door panel condition? Fair/Poor (couple small cracks in arm rest repaired) Passengers interior door panel condition? Fair Center console top armrest condition? Good (latch broken) Door weather stripping condition? Good Headliner Condition? Poor Carpet Condition? Poor (stained) Original Floor Mats: Yes Floor Mat Condition: Poor, worn through in spots Condition of Steering Wheel Leather: Fair/Poor Sun Roof? No Functional Keyless Entry? Yes, except driver's door stopped responding. Both Remotes? One remote Problems with Electronic Dash items? No Power Windows Work Correctly? Yes Power Door Locks Work Correctly? Drivers no, passenger yes. Power Antenna Work Correctly? Yes Original Sound System? Not installed, but original radio/tape player included in price (forget exact problem with it). Factory CD Player? No Sound System Fully Functional? Yes Aftermarket Sound System Equipment? Yes Door speakers replaced with non-original equipment, Pioneer Stereo CD/MP3 player (model DEH-P3800MP). A/C Functional? Yes Has the A/C been converted from R12 to R134A? Yes Does the suspension require any attention? Yes, mechanic suspects front struts need replacing. Tire Brand: Grand Am Remaining Tread: Good Are All Tires Matched? Yes Factory Wheels? Yes Factory Wheel Center Caps Condition: Good/Fair Any Brake Components Replaced? In 2005 replaced front rotors and pads, rear rotors resurfaced and replaced rear pads. Last Time Brake System Was Flushed? Don't know Original Engine? Yes, as far as I know Original Engine Rebuilt? Don't know Does Engine require attention? No When was last tune up? April, 2004 Does the engine, cooling system, power steering, or brake system leak any fluids? No How often do you change the oil? 3-5K Original Transmission? Don't know Original Transmission Rebuilt? Yes, in 2002 Does Transmission require attention? No When was last Transmission Service? Jan '07 Any Transmission Leaks? No Have CV joints been replaced? Don't know I have some receipts for this vehicle's service history for the last 5-1/2 years and 56K miles. Does the car have the owners? manual portfolio? No For 90/91 Reattas only, does the owners? manual portfolio contain: Craftsmen?s Log: No Tire gauge: No Flashlight: No Buick Road Atlas: No We do have the original Owner's Manual in good condition except the cover is unglued from the binding. In General, What items need attention? Front struts My Reatta Drives: Good I am the current owner of this Reatta (at least 3 others before me) I have owned this Reatta for 5-1/2 Years. Contact Me at 803-206-7638 or email me at the_moran_family@yahoo.com

Thank you Jim. I didn't know how important it was to clear the codes. That's all it took; the A/C is running fine now. (Boy, do I feel dumb). I still have an intermittent problem getting into diagnostics mode however. Most of the time, when I press and hold the Off button and the Temp^ button together, the IP lights will flash but not go into diagnostic display. I seem to have more luck when the engine is running or warmed up. It took me several frustrating minutes to get into diagnostics mode before I could clear the error codes. It's probably a flaky connection somewhere. Anyone got an idea what's up there? Is this a great forum or what!

I cannot get the air conditioning to work in this car. When I press the Auto button, it immediately switches to Economy. All of the other climate control functions and lights are operating OK. A mechanic has checked the freon and compressor and they are also fine. I've run through most of the diagnostics in the service manual but stopped short of accessing the ECM connections. I've determined the compressor relay is OK and I can bypass it to engage the compressor clutch, but apparently the relay is not getting the signal to activate the clutch. Does anyone have any suggestions or advice how to proceed? We really need the A/C here in SC. Also, if it is any help, the car is red ;-) Thanks in advance, Dan

I have a '90 Reatta in need of minor repairs. Can anyone recommend a mechanic in the Columbia, SC area? This vehicle runs but has more rattles than it should, needs A/C diagnosed, general going-over. We just want to make sure it is safe for my daughter to take away to college, without breaking the bank. TIA, Dan