Guest Posted January 16, 2001 Share Posted January 16, 2001 My girlfriend's 88 Regal has too many problems. I'm trying to get her out of that iffy 2.8 and into a bulletproof 3.8 like me. She doesn't have that much money, but she really likes the Riviera and the Reatta. I just found one nearby with high miles, at a price that's doable. However at 175,000 miles I don't want to take any chances. I'd like to know what to look for as far as problem wise. I have too many cars that need fixing, and don't need another. Any things that might give me trouble? I'm looking at it tomorrow, so I need responses soon.<P>thanks,<P>------------------<BR>-Keith<P>'87 Lesabre T-type (The T without WHOOSH)<P>'86 Regal w/350 (still in progress)<P>http://members.nbci.com/lesabrettype/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 16, 2001 Share Posted January 16, 2001 With the high miles I am assuming that it is a 88 or 89 which means it has the touch screen CRT and computer controls. One thing to check is that the touch screen and all functions are operating properly. It would be a good idea to do a search on this site for the "brake test" data and do that test when you look at the car. You may want to go to CARFAX.COM with the VIN number and make sure it had not had major damage in the past. I had a 1989 with 137K miles that still ran great. The headlight motors are another problem area but parts to repair are available. If you can, drive the car at night and make sure the headlights don't vibrate when open and on. Another commmon problem, but on that can be fixed. Tom Jenkins FAQ page that can be linked to from this site will give you some great data also. <P>------------------<BR> My Topless Reatta<A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/drbuch2000/TheReatta.html" TARGET=_blank>http://hometown.aol.com/drbuch2000/TheReatta.html</A> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 16, 2001 Share Posted January 16, 2001 Sorry, the guy called back three hours later, and said the car was sold. This is a real disapointment, I probably would have bought the car for more than the other other guy. I really need a car for her, can anyone help?<P>-T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 16, 2001 Share Posted January 16, 2001 I'm in Denver and have a 1990 Reatta Coupe with 118,000 miles and in good condition and has had TLC. Asking 6700 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 17, 2001 Share Posted January 17, 2001 i have a 1988 reatta, blue with grey interior. it has 118,000 & is very reliable - never left me stranded in 7 1/2 years. however, crt is blank & problem with abs system. perfect for a mechanic type, esp someone who knows reattas. i'm in northern va Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 17, 2001 Share Posted January 17, 2001 by the way, if interested i am at gailster72@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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