89ReattaKid Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 So has anyone figured out how to properly price Reattas that are for sale?I just posted mine for sale and I dont want to be way off on the pricing.Its an 89 with 54k im asking about 2500 or soThanks for any help guys Happy New Year!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-a-n-i-e-l Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 If it is in great shape and you are willing to wait for the right person I would think you could get 5-7K for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadster90 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 He more than likely has a desirable vehicle...Probably rust free (considering location) + low miles + 16 ways + sunroof + rare or rarer color....should be able to demand a premium above and beyond excellent car value (if it qualifies for that category) I would think......If it were closer to the East Coast, I would like to have a look see............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ranger Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I've found that since this site is full of people who really like Reattas, they have Reattas and most don't need another. I put my CA/AZ 78,000 mile white coupe for sale on this site. No nibbles at 3,900, dropped it to 3,500, still nothing. I'll wait until Barrett Jackson comes to town in 10 days and see what it does in the paper.I'd think an '89 with 54K in very good shape should bring $4000-$4500, but may take a while to sell because of the economy. Good Luck,Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I have found that cars rarely sell well on marque forums unless they are either very low priced, the car is exceptional, or the car is well known. Forum members just know too much about them and automatically make deductions for potentially hidden problems.In addition we have the issue that in age, the Reatta is now at the bottom of the value curve (20 years), and there are still a lot of bargains around, particularly from estates. However you need to watch out for those that are being sold because they have complex problems ("That yellow light on the dash has been on for as long as I have had the car, it doesn't mean anything") or have a long history of being fixed wrong. Finally, they are known to be complex electronically which puts off many people.I suspect that in another 10-20 years, it will be generally recognized as a landmark but not yet. As a bellweather, I suggest watching Fiero prices, they are in the $1-$2k range for a decent car for the same reason: they are available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handmedownreatta Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 i watch what they go for on ebay for my area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDirk Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I have to say that Padgett has summed it up about as well as can be said. The Reatta doesn't yet receive the respect it deserves as a collectible (at least in my opinion, and it seems many here share that opinion) but that is mostly because of age. It simply isn't old enough yet. I too think this will change. Those of us with the fortunate good taste in vehicles and foresight to get in at the bottom may well benefit from this. I will also point out that I am surprised, even shocked to see how many fairly nice Reattae are being advertised for sale now for what I think are outright steal pricing. The flip side of this is the over-dramatic seller who uses a lot of artistic license in asking a ridiculous price for an decidedly average Reatta, like a red over tan no sunroof no 16 way seats and sluggish headlights. These show up a lot on ebay, you all know the drill:"Be the only one in your town to have this ultra-rare, superlative hand built collector car that has been babied and spit-shined with the morning dew and freshly harvested bees wax on a twice daily basis since the original owner had it delivered in a lead-lined bombproof climate controlled trailer with police escort straight from the dealer 20 years ago. It has never seen rain, shine or earth's atmosphere since new"Gimme a break. Yeah it is a neat car, but enough with the sales pitch to pump up the price. Unless it is a 91 drop top, or an ultra rare color combo, the asking price needs to reflect reality. If it is a 91 drop top, bring on the gold bullion. That would be my two cents, but deflation means it is only .96575 cents now. And most people wouldn't even pay that for my opinions. Luckily, anyone here gets them for free. Just please don't ask for a refund.This post has been satirized for your protection. KDirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89ReattaKid Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 I agree But i'm not selling cause its a lemon I just can't fix the few things it needs which any of you guys could figure out quickly.Also thats why I priced it at an almost give away price..I well aware of the market.But I also asked because i wanted to know exactly what gents have said here which is basically know ones its a collectors item yet..it is a shame considering all the trouble the big three have been in.this was somthin GM did right and should be proud of.Thank for the help always Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYBobP Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KDirk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">"Be the only one in your town to have this ultra-rare, superlative hand built collector car that has been babied and spit-shined with the morning dew and freshly harvested bees wax on a twice daily basis since the original owner had it delivered in a lead-lined bombproof climate controlled trailer with police escort straight from the dealer 20 years ago. It has never seen rain, shine or earth's atmosphere since new"</div></div>Kevin, this was very good, and if you don't mind, will use it in the next Reatta ad I place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reatta Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Too bad about the cracked winshield.it will cost $1,500 to replace it, kills resale value. Do you have insurance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest steveskyhawk Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Closer to $2500 if you want a new windshield unfortunatly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDirk Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 NYBobP.-Feel free to use that descriptive blurb as you see fit, just please don't attribute the quote to me. <chuckle>. Enough people already think I'm a wise uh, "guy". Really that was just my humorous summation of so many car ads (not just Reattas in particular) that I have seen on ebay. Now, you all watch: Someone will list a Reatta on there with my description above plagiarized word for word, probably with some spelling errors or all caps added for good measure. I have actually had this happen before, I wrote an online review for a vintage stereo amplifier. About a year later someone used it verbatim, uncredited in an ebay listing for an amp of the same model. Not that it bothers me, actually I think it is kind of funny. Anyway, 89Reattakid, best of luck in selling you car. Like I said, if it was closer to me and was a color combo that I was more agreeable to, I would certainly be interested. Save for the windshield issue, it sounds like a really good deal, if only for the lower mileage. KDirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYBobP Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Hey Kevin,Thanks for your come-back. I write a couple of monthly columns for two national music magazines each month, and once in awhile I see one of my articles under somebody else's name in another industry publication with just the product changed. And even when its plagiarized, there are misspelled words. Go figure.FYI - I sold 4 low-mileage '91 Reatta convertibles in the past few months, and while they weren't paid in gold bullion, I did get a good buck for them. Buyers are out there. They weren't advertised, but if I ever run an ad and use some of your descriptive terms I will make sure I spell the words write. Oops.. right Am sorry that I sold the red '91, but still have one of the whites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ripraftn Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I'm glad Bob didn't use such dynamic sales when I bought my 91 Red & tan conv. I would have had to take two!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89ReattaKid Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Reatta</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Too bad about the cracked winshield.it will cost $1,500 to replace it, kills resale value. Do you have insurance? </div></div>I do but i looked again and its 2 inch crack in the coner you cant even see it because its completly in the black area and its soo small wouldnt be worth filing the claim.Im going to post it on autotrader and maybe ebay this weekend.Thanks again for the help gents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawja Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I do but i looked again and its 2 inch crack in the coner you cant even see it because its completly in the black area and its soo small wouldnt be worth filing the claim.</div></div>Ummm... there's generally no penalty in the form of higher premiums assessed for glass claims. You've been told that the vehicles' value is necessarily taking at least a $ 1,500.00 hit due to the windshield. Not getting it addressed is illogical, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MauiWowee Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 There are another issues. Any crack in a windshield is a ticket in most states, and a failed inspection where required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest steveskyhawk Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Strange as it may seem there is no state inspection whatsoever in California. It worries me sometimes that in my opinion many cars wouldn't pass. You can also register a car without proof of insurance. Gas and oil is all you really need. A windshield is optional but goggles would be mandatory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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