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1990 Buick Reatta Coupe Silver / Grey Interior / Reconditioned on 2040-cars

Year:1990 Mileage:108483 Color: Silver
Location:

Holly Springs, North Carolina, United States

Holly Springs, North Carolina, United States

In the year and a half since I’ve owned my Reatta, I have completed the following work. The engine and interior work was sourced out to trusted vendors, while the smaller fixes I took on myself.

Full Engine tune up (all new belts, hoses, wear parts)

Suspension tightened / tune up

Brake system flush

Transmission Flush

AC Converted to R134 and leaky compressor replaced

Replaced headliner

Re-stuffed both seats with new padding (kept original leather everywhere)

Replaced front and rear paper cone speakers with fabric cone set (matched size and impedance)

Replaced headlight lift arms & bushings (Thanks Barney Eaton!)

New headlights

Replaced turn signal flasher

Replaced horn cam in steering column

Replaced horn buttons in steering wheel

Replaced oil level float sensor

Polished rear tail light assembly

Replaced broken socket in tail light assembly


Year: 1990

Coupe: _X_ Conv:____

Mileage: 108483 
Considered Correct? Y

Location:_Holly Springs, NC__

VIN:_1G4EC13C71B902397_

Title: Clear_X_ Salvage____ Other___

Any Accident History? N


Asking Price: $9,300

Willing to take trade N

Exterior Color: Silver

Interior Color: Grey

Paint Original? Y

Paint Condition? Excellent

Belt & Bumper Molding Color: Black with Chrome trim

Body Dents: N

Body Rust: N 

Windshield Chipped or Cracked? Y 
If Y to what extent? 
Single cone chip (already repaired) behind rear-view mirror

Vent Glass Intact? Y

Rubber surround molding for windshield condition? Excellent

(Coupe only) Rubber surround molding for rear window condition?

Good, light surface flaking

Out Side Mirrors Intact? Y

Headlight Motors Function Correctly? Y – Factory lever arms and bushings replaced with a kit from Barney Eaton

Tail Light Lens: Clear – Reconditioned & Polished Spring 2014

Interior Original? Y

16 Way Seats? N

Suede bolsters? (88 only) N/A

Seat Condition? Excellent – Leather cleaned & seats restuffed

Drivers interior door panel condition? Excellent

Passengers interior door panel condition? Excellent

Center console top armrest condition? Excellent

Door weather stripping condition? Good – Some compression with age

Headliner Condition? Excellent – Replaced Spring 2013

Carpet Condition? Excellent

Original Floor Mats: N – Both original mats missing

Floor Mat Condition: N/A

Condition of Steering Wheel Leather: Fair – Some Leather wear, I use a color matched cover to help protect the leather

Sun Roof? Y 
Works? Y

Functional Keyless Entry? Y
Both Remotes? Y

Problems with Electronic Dash items? N
If Y describe problems:

Power Windows Work Correctly? Y

Power Seats Work Correctly? Y

Power Door Locks Work Correctly? Y

Power Antenna Work Correctly? Y

Original Sound System? Y

Factory CD Player? (90-91 only) N – Tape deck

Sound System Fully Functional? Y
If N what are the problems (i.e. tape player, CD, speakers, noise):

Aftermarket Sound System Equipment? Y 
If Y describe:

Replaced stock front at rear paper speaker cones that had deteriorated. Replaced with fabric cones matching original size and impedance specifications

A/C Functional? Y – Converted to R134 fall of 2012

Has the A/C been converted from R12 to R134A? Y

Does the suspension require any attention? N 

Tire Brand: Zexius Xi427

Remaining Tread: Approx. 3/8 inch

Are All Tires Matched? Y

Factory Wheels? Y 

Factory Wheel Center Caps Condition: Excellent
Missing Caps? None missing

Any Brake Components Replaced? N

Last Time Brake System Was Flushed? Fall 2012

Original Engine? Y 

Original Engine Rebuilt? N 

Does Engine require attention? N 

When was last tune up? Full tune up Fall 2012, regular maintenance since

Does the engine, cooling system, power steering, or brake system leak any fluids? N 

How often do you change the oil? 5000 miles (Fully Synthetic)

Original Transmission? Y 

Original Transmission Rebuilt? N 

Does Transmission require attention? N 

When was last Transmission Service? Transmission flush - Fall 2012

Any Transmission Leaks? N

Have CV joints been replaced? N 

I have (Some) receipts for this vehicle's service history. 
(I have (all) receipts for service for the last 1.5 years and 17,000 miles)

Does the car have the owners manual portfolio? N – Not the Portfolio but the original Owners Manual

In General, What items need attention? Nothing – I have put extensive effort into reconditioning for sale

My Reatta Drives: Excellent

I am the _Third_owner of this Reatta.

I have owned this Reatta for _1.5_ Years 

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