FS 1990 reatta

[buckljak]

Year:_1990______

Coupe: _x___ Conv:____

Mileage:around 115,000 on body but engine recently replaced

considered Correct? Y

Location:__________Baxter, Iowa________________________

Title: Clear_x__ Salvage____ Other___

Any Accident History? N

Asking Price: $7,000. price negitiable

Willing to take trade Y

Exterior Color: black

Interior Color:red

Paint Original? Y

Paint Condition? Good

Belt & Bumper Molding Color: Body Color

Body Dents: Y

If Y where____one small dent on left rear quarterpanel

Body Rust: N

If Y where__________________

Windshield Chipped or Cracked? N

If Y to what extent?

Vent Glass Intact? Y

If N please describe which one is damaged and how damaged.

Rubber surround molding for windshield condition? Excellent

(Coupe only) Rubber surround molding for rear window condition? Excellent

Out Side Mirrors Intact? Y

Headlight Motors Function Correctly? Y

Tail Light Lens: Clear

(Convertable only)

Convertable Top Material: (Vinyl or Cloth)

Convertable Top Color?

Convertable Top Condition? (Excellent/Good/Fair/Poor)

Please describe any flaws or problems with the convertible top.

Interior Original? Y

16 Way Seats? Y

Works Y

Suede bolsters? (88 only) (Y/N)

Seat Condition? Good

Drivers interior door panel condition? Fair

Passengers interior door panel condition? Fair

Center console top armrest condition? Excellent

Door weather stripping condition? Good

Headliner Condition? Excellent

Carpet Condition? Good

Original Floor Mats: Y

Floor Mat Condition: Good

Condition of Steering Wheel Leather: Fair

Sun Roof? N

Works? (Y/N)

Functional Keyless Entry? N

Both Remotes? (Y/N)

Problems with Electronic Dash items? N

If Y describe problems:

Power Windows Work Correctly? Y

Power Seats Work Correctly? Y

Power Door Locks Work Correctly? N

Power Antenna Work Correctly? N

Original Sound System? Y

Factory CD Player? (90-91 only) Y

Sound System Fully Functional? N

If N what are the problems (i.e. tape player, CD, speakers, noise): CD player

Aftermarket Sound System Equipment? N

If Y describe:

A/C Functional? Y

If N describe problem:

Has the A/C been converted from R12 to R134A? (Y/N)

i dont know

Does the suspension require any attention? N

If Y describe what is needed

front shocks are soft but the car drives fine, just boats a little sometimes

Tire Brand:

Remaining Tread: yes

Are All Tires Matched? Y

Factory Wheels? Y

If N describe the non stock wheel

Factory Wheel Center Caps Condition: Excellent

Missing Caps? (____) number

Any Brake Components Replaced? N

If Y describe the part(s) replaced and when?

Last Time Brake System Was Flushed?

i dont know

Original Engine? N

If N when replaced and how many miles on replacement?

not sure, but ive only put about 750 on it since it's been in

Original Engine Rebuilt? N

If Y when and how many miles ago?

Does Engine require attention? N

If Y what needs to be done.

When was last tune up?

recent

Does the engine, cooling system, power steering, or brake system leak any fluids? N

If Y describe in detail what is leaking, to what extent.

How often do you change the oil?

every 2,000 i think

Original Transmission? Y

If N when replaced and how many miles on replacement?

Original Transmission Rebuilt? (Y/N)

If Y when and how many miles ago?

Does Transmission require attention? N

If Y what needs to be done?

When was last Transmission Service?

i dont know

Any Transmission Leaks? (Y/N)

If Y to what extent?

Have CV joints been replaced? Don't know

If Y when and how many miles ago?

I have all(I think) receipts for this vehicle's service history.

(or, for example I have (all/most/some/no) receipts for service for the last ___ years and ______ miles)

Does the car have the owners manual portfolio?N

For 90/91 Reattas only, does the owners manual portfolio contain:

Craftsmen?s Log (Y/N)

Tire gauge (Y/N)

Flashlight (Y/N)

Buick Road Atlas (Y/N)

In General, What items need attention?

power locks, starts a little slow since its gotten cold but runs fine, idle air control has been replaced, has new motor, new gas tank, new fuel injectors, new tires

My Reatta Drives: (Excellent

I am the _3rd (second owner had the car in storage for most of ownership)_____owner of this Reatta.

I have owned this Reatta for _____ Years and/or ___6__ Months.

Contact Me at 641-260-0146 or email me at

bucklin16@hotmail.com

[buckljak]

i have pictures and will be happy to email them to you if you want them

[buckljak]

come on now, i know someone has to want this car!

[Guest MauiWowee]

Eye candy?

[buckljak]

my internets too slow to upload it on this but if you give me an address ill send them to you on that.

[Guest MauiWowee]

You send 'em, I'll post 'em. How's that. PM sent.

[JWC]

$7000 seems like a lot for a 90 with 115,000 miles on it, about a year ago I bought a 90 with 56,000 miles for $5400

[brentt]

I have a 90 Reatta coupe with only 91k miles in Richmond,Va for 3500 .wish someone would offer 7k

[buckljak]

i spent around that on it, ive put a new motor, new fuel pump, new fuel injectors, new dash controls, new gas tank, and some other stuff in it. i only want wat i put into it

[buckljak]

but the price is negotiable

[Reatta45]

The reality is you rarely will recover what you spend for or on any car…

You say you have only had this for half a year, most of that time in storage… Your best bet to get your money back from this car is to drive it… They are a great road cars, After all it’s a Buick.

Keep it and drive it until you can afford to part with it for it’s actual market value… It may increase in value and in that way move closer to what you would like to sell it at… Also you may enjoy driving it so much that you would not want to sell it, because <span style="font-weight: bold">you will never get enough from the sale to replace it with anything better than a Reatta….</span>KennyV.

[DAVES89]

I bought my '89 with 113000 miles for $4200. I put $2000 more into it, [till need some more paint, thats another $700.] I used it for business so I can write off the miles, but it is still a $4000 car at best. It is the more common red/tan coupe. In order to appreciate or command a better $ the car must be a convertable or even rarer a select 60. I understood this going in and am comfortable with it. [i also don't really care for convertables, not enough nice days in Wi] I am considering a sun/moon roof though. But good luck to you and your quest for $7000.

[Guest TommyH]

Some color combos also demand more cash. Rare colors, like the Gunmetal, with fewer than 5% of all Reattae being painted this color(not silver, that was 10% I belive) Black was 17%. My Reatta is black/grey, and I love it. I do wish I had a silver or gunmetal one though. Anywyas, we bought the car for $3200, spent $300 to get it to us, another $200 in tax/title fees. Then it needed some engine work, thats another $1000 or so. And earlier today, on my way to school, the right rear tired thing broke. The rear of the car is sunk down, and it looks like the brakeline was holding it all together. Will post pix soon. I say, drive it. Enjoy it. Its your car.

[buckljak]

yeah i wish i could but reattas arent really made to drive in an iowa winter, its already having trouble getting around. i appreciate all of your advice, i really do, and i wish i could take it, but i have to be able to buy something more capable on the snow.

[buckljak]

i do love my car, dont get me wrong on that. reattas are one of the coolest cars ive had the privelidge to drive or ride in.

[ncgirl05]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: buckljak</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i spent around that on it, ive put a new motor, new fuel pump, new fuel injectors, new dash controls, new gas tank, and some other stuff in it. i only want wat i put into it </div></div>

Out of curiosity, why did your car need all this stuff when it "only" has 115K miles on it? A new engine??

[Guest EDBSO]

A Reatta with 4 snow tires is a very good winter car. It can go through just about anything.

This from the capital of a very snowy country.

Get yee to Tire Rack

[buckljak]

yeah a rod went out on it, just a fluke. i got a decent deal on a low mileage motor out of another car to put into my car, it only has about 25k on the motor. it needed a new fuel pump because it was in storage for over 10 years when i bought it and the pump jsut went bad. also the gas tank got some rust in it from sitting so long and the rust got in the fuel lines, requiring me to replace the fuel lines and plugged fuel injectors. the dash went bad on me and i had to replace it too.

[buckljak]

i live out in the country and i just dont have enough clearance to make it through the snow.