ALF1 Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 The '90 convertible -- from which I walked -- is now on eBay, with a $3995 Buy-It-Now. No mention is made of the fact that the engine needs work, and one of the many issues I had with the car is that it couldn't be smogged. I had a deal to buy the car for $2000, as-is, and have it towed to my home, but Jesus, the owner, couldn't/wouldn't produce the title. I made the 200-mile roundtrip twice and had a cashier's check ready, but Jesus seems to have a little problem with ethics (or greed). If you want to bid, I'd be happy to give you a run-down, as I spent several hours with the car. But rest assured that it's not a "7" as he claims -- and it certainly isn't in "excellent condition" as the auction notes proclaim. A few instances: driver's seat is completely shot and the seatback leans all the way back. Gages are stuck, so don't rely on the dashboard photo. Top is shot. Left rear quarter panel is dented in two places. I couldn't get the windows, seats, A/C or other electronics to work. ABS light is on; couldn't get a thump on the brakes. Engine would start, and explanation for rough running was "bad valve." Cursory listen-to seemed to indicate it might be more. On the plus side, it's the original paint and the engine compartment is clean. Here's what it needs: complete upholstery, new top, major electronics work, bodywork and new paint, ABS brake work...plus the usual unknowns that always pop up once you get into the job. As I said in my earlier post, it seems to be a solid car -- and, at $2000, appeared to be a bargain. At $4000, I don't think so.... <span style="font-weight: bold">-- ALF</span> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 I sent him an ebay question.Dear shelbyreatta, "Do you have the California title "in hand" The last Car I bought in California took 10 weeks to get a duplicate title" Yes we have cal title in hand.Thanks. To bid or purchase this item, go to: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2495009207 ================================================================================ Item # / Item Title End Date ================================================================================ 2495009207 Oct-22-04 Buick : Reatta Thank you, emporioauto Make your own mind up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF1 Posted October 20, 2004 Author Share Posted October 20, 2004 Thought I'd take a look at the auction and see how many bids. None so far -- but an interesting Question and Answer were added to the listing:Q: How can you say the car is in "excellent" condition when the pictures shows the seat all ripped up, dents in the body, headlights not working, taillight...more A: When I say it is and excellent condition it mean for the price, if you want and exellent condition buy the one one ebay for $15.999.00 Item number: 2494772524 Apparently "excellent condition" doesn't mean "excellent condition".... <span style="font-weight: bold">-- ALF</span> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 I never saw full size pictures that were the same size as the thumbnails before. That takes effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF1 Posted October 22, 2004 Author Share Posted October 22, 2004 And also hides the flaws.... <span style="font-weight: bold">-- ALF</span> I had never seen a "frozen" dash before. When I started the engine, all the gages looked normal. Then it dawned on me that the temp gage should show cold instead of normal. Stomped on the accelerator and the oil gage never moved; nothing else strayed off course. Drill: 1. Get out of car; 2. leave premises; 3. consider yourself lucky. This is a car with problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF1 Posted October 23, 2004 Author Share Posted October 23, 2004 Well, the car sold; one bid only: $2995. Contacted the buyer, Hooper of North Carolina, who says he owns eight Reattas. Said he was going to drive the car back cross-country. I advised strongly against it: ABS light on (god only know if the accumulator's ever been changed); seatback broken; headlights inoperative; all dash gages frozen; extent/quality of recent engine work unknown. However...the radio works and it has new tires....Safe passage, Hooper! <span style="font-weight: bold">-- ALF</span> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reattadudes Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 Jerry,Mr. Hooper is one of our customers, and does indeed have eight Reattas. I know he had mentioned he wanted to have ten. with this purchase in San Diego, it looks like we will be having a good holiday season, and the first quarter of 2005 looks good, too. Mikeone thing on the positive side of those "frozen" gauges; since the gas gauge never moves, does this mean that adding fuel will be unnecessary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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