ALF1 Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 Just perusing the general forum and came across a thread on what readers have named their cars. I added THE BLACK RAT for our ebony '90 convertible. Yours?<span style="font-weight: bold">-- ALF</span> And a great New Year to you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 I call it "The Reatta". My wife calls it "that #@%%&^ car". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DTerry Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 I call it the Buick. My 16 year old daughter calls it "my car". Maybe I need another one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Reallate50s Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 I call mine "The Knucklebuster." Hopefully it will soon change into something less painful.Its been collectively christened by my daughters (3) "Dad's latest Money Pit." (The single thing upon which they can presently agree.) Dave Winkler89 Silver/Grey; 228KLansing, MI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wally888 Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 I call it tha car. Wife says old worn out obsolete car.She still has a hang up about the brakes (had 2 89's) but this one, our only car, is a 91 coupe. Maybe her attitude is because I made her sell her Caddy to make room in the garage. We drive less than 5 k miles a year. She drives about 50 miles of the 5 k. She'll really be upset if I buy a matching 90 conv. that may be coming on the market! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55chevy Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 We named our 78 Vette before the Reatta, you're dammed skippy was wife's quote so Vette is now "Skippy". Then one day wife spilled Wendy's baked potato in Reatta and it became "Tater". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filobedo Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 Virginia Tag "WRAITTH". From the 1988 Charlie Sheen movie "The Wraith". In which he played "Jake Keesee" a ghost who drove a "Dodge Turbo Interceptor". Also made by "PPG Industries"! I aquired my Reatta from a "Kurt Keesee". Too Weird... Also my favorite car movie! hhhmmm... Think I'll start a new Thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 My Reatta is named "Denise" after the greatest, sexiest, but most quirky girl I've ever known! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 The names of my three cars is as follows: Bridgit Buick (yes the "i" is correct), the Reatta, Angella Acura, Claudia Continental. Howard. (I've got to get a woman!!!! LOL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_dantm4 Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 My girlfriend calls it a deathtrap, does that count? -she really has no reason to do this, since I've now figured out the brakes work quite nicely, but maybe she doubts my mechanical skill?-Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booreatta Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 It's gotta be "Reatta Stupid.. My wife and I drive down the street and when folks rubber neck she always says "Its a Reatta stupid"Hence the name......just dont have the heart to tell her that they are lookingat the one eye that she has in the middle of her [color:\\"blue\\"] forehead.....Thats my story and I'm sticking to it.......... [color:\\"red\\"] Happy New Year Everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wally888 Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 Howard. Two single women on my street! One we call the Hudson Hornet, the other, the Beetle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 My wife calls it the Red Car, even though she doesn't like to ride in it since we got stuck at her mom's house about 6 years ago. Waterpump went out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CReichert Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 My husband and I call my 1990 claret red, "Reuben". The color reminds me of corned beef! My 1989 (which I just sold in September) was named "Miles" because he had low miles on him.I didn't get the Polo green 1991 I was hoping for under my tree this year...Did anyone give/receive a Reatta for Christmas?Happy New Year!CTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 Sure , someone gave Nancy Eaton a '91 Reatta Coupe for Christmas and that someone was Barney ! What a gift ! Congratulations Nancy 1 Hope you have many happy hours in it ! Danny Walker'90 Reatta ConvertibleRed / Tan / Tan W/Black Mldg.16-Way Seats & C.D.Player105,000 miles & Still going strong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF1 Posted December 31, 2003 Author Share Posted December 31, 2003 Hey, Barney, what's wrong with a toaster oven? Or a Kirby? Damn, you start giving women big presents like cars and the first thing you know they wannna shave their legs and vote and have opinions and stuff like that....Think what you're doin' to your fellow man!<span style="font-weight: bold">-- ALF</span> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTakas Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 (edited) ----- Edited January 2, 2019 by DTakas (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Flash Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 Mistress 1The Road King is Mistress 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 1, 2004 Share Posted January 1, 2004 I've named my Reatta , "Lil' Redvert". It's the most comfortable car I've ever driven and I've owned several "collector cars". A 1955 T-Bird , A 1948 Lincoln Continental Convertible V-12 , A 1930 Ford Model "A" Briggs Body Town Sedan , A 1957 Plymouth Sport Fury (with a Hemi Engine) and a fully restored 1952 Ford "Custom Cab" Pick up Truck (with a 327 Chevy Engine & Turbo 400 Tranny). Danny Walker'90 Reatta ConvertibleRed / Tan / Tan W/Black Mldg.16-Way Seats & C.D.Player105,000 miles & still going strong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Reatta1 Posted January 1, 2004 Share Posted January 1, 2004 Mine's 'Black Beauty' as in 'black is beautiful!'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dukeofo Posted January 1, 2004 Share Posted January 1, 2004 My 90 Maui blue convertible has been christened: BaybeeIt's been tough getting vanity license plates, but so far have managed OKBay bee9 in ILBaybee2 in KSBaybe2 in MO I think I'm stuck in MO now....... although this winter may change that..... Baybee is outside under cover, because there's a 83 Riv in hanger needing some top repair before she can be parked outside. That's no way to treat a Baybee.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronvb Posted January 2, 2004 Share Posted January 2, 2004 We used to call it MAUI-BLU!Then we sold it--now we just say remember when we had the Reatta.ronvb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dales90 Posted January 2, 2004 Share Posted January 2, 2004 The 90 Black convert. is called "The convertible"But that is only because it is the latest in a long line of convertibles the garage has held, (2) 61 Electra 225's, (2)62 Skylarks, an 84 Riviera, all being known by The Convertible.The license says 2SEATER.Dale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted January 3, 2004 Share Posted January 3, 2004 I have about 35 Cars, Reattas and other collectibles, but never named any them and didn't plan on responding to this thread but I was lying in bed the other night and the wife was far on the other side so I had nothing else to do but think of Reattas and that is when I realized I have names for all of the Reattas I have purchased over the years.Here are a few of themGreen OKC, Hammond burn, Dawn, Daryl, Dallas, Det conv, Mac, Desm 90, Driftwood, Mo, barn 89, B89, Jane, Neb, Misgen, Donat, Irriv, Phil, Brian, Gold, Lo-mi, Hi-miI also agree with Jerry, Barney is setting a bad precedence but I am happy for Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted January 3, 2004 Share Posted January 3, 2004 An old car freak friend of mine has calls mine a "Regatta" even though I have corrected him many time that it is "Reatta there is no G in it" After several year I have just given up and it is a the "Regatta" But I call his new Cadlliac an"Escapade" and he just is getting use to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 4, 2004 Share Posted January 4, 2004 I call her ReRe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reatta4Real Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 My Reatta has many names but the ones I use most often are, "Piece of Sh*t" , " Mother f'er" , " Damn Car", and "Piece of Junk" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badazzbuick Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 i get the same "regatta" all the time as well even from another buick fan which he even made an offer to buy it and he didnt even know the real name!but there is no selling on this car at all anytime in the near future! but i like to call it the buick or my badazzbuick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greg Ross Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> My Reatta has many names but the ones I use most often are, "Piece of Sh*t" , " Mother f'er" , " Damn Car", and "Piece of Junk" --------------------'89 Black/Gray 120k, (awaiting the next repair) Daily Driver, Daily Headache </div></div>You's got a reel bad attitude dude, perhaps you should consider some other more reliable mode of transportation, a Bus perhaps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF1 Posted January 6, 2004 Author Share Posted January 6, 2004 Hey, <span style="font-weight: bold">4real</span>, as happy as you sound with your car, I'd hate to think of what you call your wife/girlfriend....<span style="font-weight: bold">-- ALF</span> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey15 Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 Gray Goose after my favorite beverage which I don't drink while motoring in my really favorite Gray Goose my 90 Reatta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booreatta Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 MAN IF YOU AINT TIRED OF BITC.... ABOUT YOUR CAR, I THINK THAT MOST OF US ARE....SELL IT TAKE A HIT AND MOVE ON WITH YOUR LIFE,OR EVEN GET A LIFE, WHICH EVER MAKES YOU FEEL BETTER, ITS A CAR FOR HEAVENS SAKE, NOTHING IS PERFECT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Reatta1 Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 The way 4REAL sounds with that reference, it must be the way he drives it. Black Beauty gives me no trouble whether I drive her a little or a lot. You gots to treat em with respect!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reatta4Real Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 I love the Reatta like everyone else here, I just choose not to talk it up all the time. Rather I think it should be know it's NOT a car for the average buyer/consumer like myself. No need to debate this as it has been done numerous times on here, I just wanted to address those giving me flak. Heck I'll prob. keep my Reatta forever as it isn't worth sh*t anyway; I refuse to let it defeat me! As for my g/f she's not near has high maintenance as my Reatta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rita Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 "RITATHEREDHOTREATTA" she's my baby!!! [color:\\"red\\"] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 When we bought it we just called it <span style="font-style: italic">"The Reatta"</span>. Then after about 2 weeks and $1500 worth of dealer service that didn't fix anything it was dubbed <span style="font-style: italic">"The Regretta"</span>. Then after another 2 years of fixing retarded problems like I've never seen before it became <span style="font-style: italic">"The Retarda"</span>. One year after that, well, we just sold it. My wife liked it but it proved itself time and time again not to be a reliable daily driver. It was a neat car to say the least but required more work than it was worth imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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