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1989 Buick Reatta Base Coupe 2-door 3.8l on 2040-cars

Year:1989 Mileage:92550

Location:

Sullivan, Indiana, United States

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I have owned this car for the past six years. I bought it to restore completely and have done the major things such as having the motor gone through completely, new carpeting, headliner, $1400 in styled steel wheels, new tires, new battery, rebuilt both headlight motors, installed a new dash board computer, replaced all lights (and there are a lot on them on this car), installed new trunk liner, installed new head liner, had original seats reupholstered, had AC switched to new system (however, currently needs to be recharged). The only three problems I see with this car are 1. the rust spots around the left rear wheel well (picture included) 2. truck only releases with the glove compartment button (the key doesn't open it; key mechanism is not working for some reason) 3. Tape Cassette doesn't work (I have an extra, but haven't installed it; it goes with the car).

I bought this car because I like the styling and the computerized dash; however, I have discovered that four antique/classic cars are too much to handle, so the Reatta has to go. I'm selling it for half of what I paid for it, not counting about $4,000 worth of improvements. It is a great driver; a fun car on the road; about 95% completely done; and taking up garage space I need. This car is great for a beginner, a collector, or someone who loves a handcrafted car filled with gadgets. If you wish to see the car or need additional information, please contact me a 812-564-0269

Now to the general information.....

The Reatta sported its own unique body style and was crafted with an attention to hand finishing uncommon for a mass-produced automobile. The assembly was performed at a small series of craft stations - each with a specialized team of workers, rather than a conventional assembly line. After a team had completed their portion of the assembly, the car would be moved by robots to the next station in the series. All of the paintwork was subcontracted to PPG Industries personnel - who performed the work on site.

During the first two years of production, the Reatta, like its Riviera stablemate, featured as standard equipment a touchscreen computer interface called the "Electronic Control Center", or ECC. The touchscreen controlled the radio and climate control functions and provided diagnostic access to the vehicle's various electronic systems and sensors, mostly eliminating the need for a diagnostic scanner. It also featured a date reminder, a trip computer, and a user-configurable overspeed alarm.


Manufacturer	General Motors
Production	1988–1991
Assembly	Lansing Craft Centre, Lansing Michigan
Body and chassis
Class	Grand tourer
Body style	1988–91: 2-door coupe 1990–91: 2-door convertible
Layout	Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
Platform	E-body
Related	Cadillac Allante Buick Riviera Oldsmobile Toronado Cadillac Seville Cadillac Eldorado
Powertrain
Engine	1988–90: 3.8 L LN3 Buick V6 1991: 3.8 L L27 Buick V6
Transmission	1988–89: 4-sp 440T-4 automatic 1990: 4-sp 4T60 automatic 1991: 4-sp 4T60-E automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	98.5 in (2502 mm)
Length	183.7 in (4666 mm)
Width	73.0 in (1854 mm)
Height	1988–89: 51.2 in (1300 mm) 1990–91: 51.6 in (1,311 mm)
Curb weight	3593 lb (1630 kg) 3392 lb (1539 kg)

1989 7,009 units produced.

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