1990 Red And Tan Reatta Convertible 1 Of 2100 on 2040-cars
Madrid, Iowa, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:3.8L V6
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Transmission:Automatic
Make: Buick
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Model: Reatta
Trim: Convertible
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible
Safety Features: Driver Airbag
Drive Type: FWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 202,314
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: Tan
Disability Equipped: No
Number of Cylinders: 6
Number of Doors: 2
Reatta convertible number 907268 is up for auction. I have owned this Reatta 8 months. I am considering the purchase of a local Reatta coupe and have decided to see if I can sell a couple of cars. So, due to space issues this car is up for auction.
1 of approximately 2100 1990 Buick Reatta convertibles, this car started in North Carolina and has no rust. It runs and drives well but has some mechanical maintenance issues that will need sorted out. I would trust this Reatta up to 300 miles. Has a rebuilt transmission. I heard from the Reatta crowd that this one had great maintenance under it's original owner. Although it has 202,000 miles, it still runs well, shifts well (rebuilt transmission) and overall handles nicely.
I purchased it for $2600 and have put an ultra premium battery in it ($155) so while I have no reserve, I did just start the auction out at my cost. If it doesn't sell, it doesn't sell, but I don't want to lose money on it. If you want to pay $2600 then bring a battery and I'll keep the one I bought.
OK-
Runs well but surges warm. Never dies, but surges. Starts right up easily. Idles nice cold and OK warm. Transmission rebuilt.
Interior shows it's age. Drivers seat bottom needs replaced or reupholstered. Rest is OK, Drivers door panel has some wear.
Top is fully worn. I mean it works but shows poor. Works in all positions. Headlights may need repair. I have never tried to raise them. Horn pads missing, have some available. Wipers work, and dash lights work. Heating/ a/c functions somewhat - a/c does not work that I know of.
I have driven this car about 400 exercise miles last fall and it provides a good driver convertible experience, it's just that the car needs fully sorted out.
BODY
The body is solid with no rust but has clear coat peel, small hood dings (2-3) multiple scratches and such. It needs paint. Needs a new top but again, the top functions well and is weatherproof.
2 tires leak down. The car sits - so the tires tend to leak down probably from non use. Handling seems fine, suspension OK. The original owner of this car took good care of it, but it needs general restoration.
My costs are: $2600 for the car, $155 for the battery. Like I said, there is a nice 1990 Reatta coupe close by that I want to purchase and I am out of room so one needs to go out, if one comes in. Call with questions at 515-520-2611
Engine by is normal, unmolested so I didn't include a photo.
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