bhclark Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 I just ran across a '91 Reatta Coupe with 145000 miles on it. The leather interior looks brand new and the body seems rust free with what appears to be the original paint. Top side of the engine looks great, but there is quite a bit of fluid on the tranny and oil pan.I'm not familiar with the Reatta, but am intrigued by this one. It does look like someone backed into a tree or post with it. the bumper isn't dented but the plastic trim around the third brake light is cracked real good.i'm confused on the valuation as NADA lists it as being worth roughly $3000-$4500, but Edmunds says $1500?When I take it out for a test drive, what should I look for and where are the trouble spots?Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reatta45 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 That has the wrong wheels to be a 91? those wheels belong on an 88-89-or 90. KennyV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reatta45 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 What are you referring to ?the bumper isn't dented but the plastic trim around the third brake light is cracked real good?? The third brake light is inside the rear glass, not near the bumper?? KennyV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWC Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 I never trust what NADA or Kelly Blue Book, they are always wrong, what I do is go to www.autotrader.com or www.traderonline.com and see what people are asking for them.To me the price on the windshield seems a little high for that many miles, I will be putting on eBay probably tomorrow 2 Reatta's in 1 auction I have an 89 with 172,000 miles which is my daily driver and a 90 with 134,000 and for the pair my reserve will be set at only $3000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Prices vary.....there are still some bargins out there, I know of a 47K red 1988 one owner that they were asking $5,000 and the guy made them an offer of $4500 and it sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grkman1 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Nice Looking car. I have a Claret Reatta also. Check out the attachment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhclark Posted April 25, 2007 Author Share Posted April 25, 2007 Sharp car!The car is probably a 90 then, build date was 4/90, so I thought it might be an early '91 model.I'll attach a pic of the rear damage when I get to my other computer.The thing that struck me odd was how solid the interior was after 145000 miles? Are these cars known for durability of the interior materials or can I attribute that to someone taking really good care of the car over the years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWC Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 My daily 89 driver is in really good shape, it has 172,000 miles on it and what the owner before me did was swap the seats from side to side, it makes them last longer, the only thing now is the recliner is on the opp. side, of course taking care of the car as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greg Ross Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 There are replacement interior parts available. Several Selleres have promoted Carpet kits which we had concluded were generally of a sub-standard weave. The Reatta had deep 1st class lush carpet. Seat covers/ complete new suits of leather are available as are remanufactured Door Panels. Steering Wheels are getting recovered. Headliners are relatively simple to replace and most everything els doesn't see much wear and tear (unless abused)More pictures are a great help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Mark K Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 There are two clues to as why this car is a '90 and not a '91. First is obviously the wheels, and second it has a burgundy interior and not a flame red one like the '91's had. If I am not mistaken the flame red was not available with claret exterior in '91 although some may have been made. Barney probably can shed more light on this subject.Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhclark Posted April 27, 2007 Author Share Posted April 27, 2007 Interior pic'Does not appear to me to be any repair or replacement pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhclark Posted April 27, 2007 Author Share Posted April 27, 2007 REar interior pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhclark Posted April 27, 2007 Author Share Posted April 27, 2007 Pic of rear damageThis should drop it to a #4 car, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhclark Posted April 27, 2007 Author Share Posted April 27, 2007 Engine pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Looked like a nice car until you get to the back. I would think that to repair the trunk lid and tail light assembly and other concealed damage would be about $1500.00 To do the oil pan gasket and maybe tranny lines and check the oil sending units as well as the rear main seal would be about $500.00 The interior loks great, but do all the electronics work? Now that I learned more about these cars I realize I probably paid to much for mine, but I like it, so I'm o.k. with that. Good luck with your decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jcc3inc Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Hello,From looking at your engine, it is NOT a '91 but earlier. However there seems to beno Teves brake system. Did somebody change to the vacuum assist brakes? Otherwise itlooks like a nice car. You can likely find replacement rear light parts either from Jim Finn or on Ebay.Regards,Jack C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest smith356 Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 I notice the front air dam is missing, too. Mine was torn off after a Semi threw some debris in front of me and I went over it. Hoping to replace mine when I visit Manikmekank for the spingfling. Look under there to be sure there's no other damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 Check the serial # I don't think it is a 91 With that body damage and broken tail lense I think this is a $1200-$1500 car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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