Guest deltalady Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Am considering purchasing a 1988 suede/leather blue Reatta. Has 16 way seats with a bladder problem in driver's seat (will this make the seat uncomfortable?), needs recharge of a/c (which has been converted), and around 100K miles. What I see as the problem is the body rust. Has rust on passesnger left rear wheel well and a bit on that panel and also at bottom of door (not on door but on the piece below). This car is from northern NY. What do ya'll think of the pros and cons of buying? Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest F14CRAZY Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Has it rusted through? If not, some sanding and POR15 should solve your problems. If its through you'd have to have some new metal welded in (bondo doesnt cut it IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manikmekanik Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Depending on miles and maintenance, you may be able to use this one as a good daily driver, yet it may not be viable as a show car, without a large investment into body/paint work.The '88 with 16-way and suede is among the most desired Reattae, with all the do-dadds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EDBS0 Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 For $20 and a 5 year bumper to bumper guarantee it is a real deal!Bladder failure is a very common problem and the seat will have enough adjustments to be comfortable. Some have found a fix using other bladders.Another very common rust point is the 4 bolts where the front carriage mounts to the unibody. This repair could run $400 to $800.You are looking at an early 88 in a bit of a rare color. Go for it and welcome to the Reatta Resource Centre. Buy it and we will help you keep it on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 "A/C needs recharge" usually involves a charge of around $1000.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arronhultquist Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 Not so for the recharge. If your state allows the R134a canisters, you can just run it through the system. However I would get a can of R12 sealent wich is an oil, and that will protect all the gaskets. hook the line up from the R134a canister to the freon resivior with the new adapter wich should come with the canister. The engine must be on and the A/C at max. Before you do any of the steps. You should discgarge the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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