Jibby Posted April 2, 2007 Posted April 2, 2007 My Reatta is giving me all sorts of electrical problems, and the headaches are too expensive for me to consider repairing. At this point, unless you have a alot of time on your hands, it's only useful for parts.1990 Buick Reatta - Red/Saddle - Sunroof - 96,000 and change.New digital dash, with upgrades. Old digital dash, 00 code. Aftermarket CD player. I have the old radio. Replacement driver's window motor. The original works, however. I had it repaired, after I bought the motor. Brand new headlight motors. Extra cranks, and rollers, courtesy of Barney Eaton, so they're better than OEM parts. New Michelin Arctic Alpin snow tires. Comes with the spare donut, perhaps a new tire on donut. Sunroof works.I have nearly $5,000 into the car, name your price.Private Message or Leave Reply.I'll get back to you with details.
Jibby Posted April 2, 2007 Author Posted April 2, 2007 Year: 1990Coupe: Coupe W/SunroofMileage: 96,094Considered Correct? (Y)Location: Milford, PennsylvaniaTitle: It's not a salvage, and as far as I know, it hasn't been in any major accidents. There was some repair done near the driver's door handle, but it seems to have been done correctly.Any Accident History? Obviously, something must've hit the driver's door, but I have no idea if it's on record. Mechanic says the window is a "junkyard" window. May be a "junkyard" door, but it looks alright, and it functions properly. No hang, or trouble closing.Asking Price: $700.00Willing to take trade: Not InterestedExterior Color: Bright RedInterior Color: SaddlePaint Original? (Y)Paint Condition? Fair to GoodBelt & Bumper Molding Color: Body ColorBody Dents: (Y)There are little dings all over the car. Mostly on the roof, a few on the sides.Body Rust: (Y)There are two spots, both spots are painted over, but it is apparent that there is a little rust underneath. Both are very small. They are both on the roof. One one the edge of the windshield, the other on the edge of the sunroof. No apparent leaks, so I'm guessing they were cleaned and covered with touch-up.Windshield Chipped or Cracked? (N)Vent Glass Intact? (Y)Rubber surround molding for windshield condition? Fair. It's doesn't look new, but it doesn't leak.Rubber surround molding for rear window condition? Fair. Same as above.Out Side Mirrors Intact? (Y) Driver's side mirror doesn't work, but the motor runs properly. I think the armature, if there is any, is broken.Headlight Motors Function Correctly? (Y) The lights are not syncronized. The passenger comes up after the driver, but it comes up properly, and holds.Tail Light Lens: Cloudy/Cracked. The reflector on the passenger side was broken, but I have the piece. It was apparently glued back on, but came off when I polished the car.Interior Original? (Y)16 Way Seats? (Y)Works (Y)Seat Condition? (Good) They're good, just dirty. Some elbow grease and a good leather cleaner would make them nice.Drivers interior door panel condition? PoorPassengers interior door panel condition? FairCenter console top armrest condition? FairDoor weather stripping condition? Fair. As I said before. It doesn't look great, but it doesn't leak. It's all in one piece, and not torn or missing.Headliner Condition? PoorCarpet Condition? Poor to Fair. It's complete, but it's dirty, and the rear section is faded.Original Floor Mats: (Y)Floor Mat Condition: Fair. Need to be properly cleaned. Would be good, if clean.Condition of Steering Wheel Leather: Poor. It's intact, but it's horribly dirty, and it's worn.Sun Roof? (Y)Works? (Y)Functional Keyless Entry? (Y)Both Remotes? (N) Just one.Problems with Electronic Dash items? (N)Power Windows Work Correctly? (Y) The driver's side track was broken, but I had it spot welded. It works, although not perfectly. I try not to put it down all the way, for fear that it'll get stuck in the track. I think the regulator needs to be adjusted or replaced. Power Seats Work Correctly? (Y)Power Door Locks Work Correctly? (Y)Power Antenna Work Correctly? (Y)Original Sound System? Not sure, the radio is after market, but I have the original radio. The speakers work properly.Factory CD Player? (N)Sound System Fully Functional? (Y)Aftermarket Sound System Equipment? (Y)Aftermarket CD player, single din, with enclosure plastic.A/C Functional? (Y) Probably needs to be charged, 'cause I get the light. But it works.Has the A/C been converted from R12 to R134A? Not sure.Does the suspension require any attention? (N) The suspension isn't in tip-top shape, but it works properly. It just creaks, if you hit a crater.Tire Brand: Michelin Arctic AlpinRemaining Tread: Brand NewAre All Tires Matched? (Y)Factory Wheels? (Y)Factory Wheel Center Caps Condition: GoodMissing Caps? NoneAny Brake Components Replaced? (Y)New hoses, a caliper was leaking, and was replaced. Entire system flushed.Last Time Brake System Was Flushed? 2 Weeks Ago.Original Engine? (Y)Original Engine Rebuilt? (N)Does Engine require attention? (N)When was last tune up? I'm not sure. I hadn't gotten to it, yet.Does the engine, cooling system, power steering, or brake system leak any fluids? (N)How often do you change the oil? Since I've owned it, every 3,000 miles.Original Transmission? (Y)Original Transmission Rebuilt? (N)Does Transmission require attention? (N) It clunks, but it works properly.When was last Transmission Service? Last time I had the oil changed.Any Transmission leaks? (N)Have CV joints been replaced? I don't know.I have (some) receipts for this vehicle's service history; all of the service receipts from my end.Does the car have the owners? manual portfolio? (Y)For 90/91 Reattas only, does the owners? manual portfolio contain:Craftsmen?s Log (Y)Tire gauge (N)Flashlight (N)Buick Road Atlas (N)In General, What items need attention? The car is giving me problems with the electronics. Today, I turned the fog lights on, and the car shut off. The dash and radio blinked on and off. The ABS light came on, but it seems to work properly. The air conditioner needs attention, probably needs to be recharged. The left turn signal works, when the lights are off. If you turn them on, and they heat up, it doesn't want to work. Strangely enough, it will blink if you have the hazard lights on, regardless of whether the headlights are on.My Reatta Drives: GoodI am the ? owner of this Reatta. Don't remember, I think that I may be the fourth owner.I have owned this Reatta for 4 Years.
Jibby Posted April 4, 2007 Author Posted April 4, 2007 Each of these links should bring you to a slide show, containing the pictures. They were taken with my camera phone, so they're not the greatest. But they'll give you an idea of what the car is like.Slide Show 1 Slide Show 2 Slide Show 3
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