1991 problem car?

[Guest Tammy]

I've been reading past posts, and this forum is GREAT. The knowledge here is just unbelieveable. Can anybody give me a heads up as to what to check out on this 1991 convertible I'm looking at. At auction I won't be able to drive it. Probably just look and listen. I'm very excited, but don't want to buy a lemon either. (GM gave away 91's to tech schools?!)Anything would be helpful. Thanks

[padgett]

If you download the database from reatta.net think Barney has collected most of the 91 converts by serial number and can see the details if listed. I assume you can get the VIN.

[Guest Tammy]

Thanks padgett, I'll look into that database now and call for the vin # tomorrow. It's funny I used to be so ontop of all this car stuff before kids!

[Guest wally888]

I would check for codes set!

Key on or start engine, press off and warm (temp up arrow) and read/record codes set BCM,Ecm,etc. Note if Current or History © or (H). You can clear codes-read and re-check, instructions at reatta.net

Push Bi-level to exit diagnostics.

Easy to spend $2000 for new shocks, tires, sensors, maybe flush brakes (vac system on 91=better than earlier models), flush transmission, etc to preserve the car.

[manikmekanik]

As noted, the problem cars were destroyed, or donated to trade/tech schools.

This is part of the reason so few 1991 convertibles were released to the public (153).

Their rarity is due to the low numbers-production(305)/released(199).

Barney's database confirmed our 91 was one of 7 built, only 2 of which ever saw the road. It also noted that GM kept the last Reatta convertible built, (identical to ours!), for the GM Heritage collection.