p47Lucky Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I have owned three Reattas, all coupes. I am considering purchasing a 90 convertible. What, if any, issues should I be concerned on the rag top? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Depends on where you are but major differences are top condition, hold downs, and rear glass (not plastic) window.Other than that interiors may suffer more sun damage than coupes.All have some cowl shake (more with top down) but that varies by car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMJAnew Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 All have some cowl shake (more with top down) but that varies by car.Extreme Cowl Shake is more accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Somehow I have three '90s at the moment and while all have some, I would not consider any extreme, Corvairs and Camaros I have had were worse. Hit a bump, feel a little shake, goes away.Guess it is subjective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMJAnew Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Somehow I have three '90s at the moment and while all have some, I would not consider any extreme, Corvairs and Camaros I have had were worse. Hit a bump, feel a little shake, goes away.Guess it is subjective.Qualifier; I never owned a convertible before. Was shocked (or shook) the first time I drove mine. Compared to other models, I'll defer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 While you are certainly entitled to your opinion, I might mention that since my very first car (a XK-150s Jaguar roadster - then found out why it was more affordable than a TR3 )there has almost always been a convertible of some sort around - smallest was a FIAT 124 Spyder (MGA had a bigger engine), largest was a 67 Pontiac GP GALB.Of all of those, the Reatta converible is by far the most comfortable even without cocktail shakers. Yes Virginia, there is a bit of a shake on a bump but I have had sedans that were worse. OTOH I am somewhat fanatical about maintenance and any looseness in the suspension is likely to magnify the shake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushwack Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I have owned three Reattas, all coupes. I am considering purchasing a 90 convertible. What, if any, issues should I be concerned on the rag top?With the top down, driving is noisier then any 'vert I've owned.Make sure the glass (not plastic) window is firmly in place. Don't buy a vert where the glass is loose or stitching needs 'repair'. 95% of the time a proper repair can't be made (or it may just be a 'band-aid' repair) and a new top is needed.Make sure the window seals are in good condition to minimize wind noise (with the top up).Nevertheless, for its era it is one of my favorite cars to take out for a leisurely drive. ..and yes, cowl shake exists (more then on my '75 caprice). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Omaha Reattas Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I don't know where you are located, but here is a link to a lot near Minneapolis the has 2 white '90 convertibles and a white '90 coupe plus a lot of other classic vehicles.D & T Auto Sales - Forest Lake, Minnesota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p47Lucky Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 Thanks for the input fellas. I am now in the process of convincing my wife this is a good idea. Omaha, we are HUGE Husker fans plan on driving out to Lincoln for the Iowa game and I am located in Kentucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Omaha Reattas Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Not a big college ball fan, but if you have a chance you'll have to stop by and see my Reattas.I'm located 6 miles off 680 on the north side of Omaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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