Detail Info for: Buick : Reatta 1988 BUICK REATTA, CLASSIC, NO RESERVE, WOW!!

Transaction Info
Sold On:
09/19/2010
Price:
$ 1200.00
Condition:
Used
Mileage:
99762
Location:
clay city, IL, 62824
Seller Type:
Private seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1988 Buick Reatta
Submodel Body Type:
Coupe
Engine:
6 Cylinder 3.8 Liter
Transmission:
Automatic
VIN:
1G4EC11C1JB901827
Vehicle Title:
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
SACRIFICING A 1988 BUICK REATTA, & MAN, DO I HATE TO! THIS CAR RUNS GREAT, A GUARANTEED SPEEDING TICKET, AS IT IS EYE-CATCHING! YOU SURE DON'T SEE MANY LIKE THIS ANYMORE! LESS THAN 100000 MILES, MAKES IT THE PERFECT COLLECTOR CAR. BUICK FINALLY GOT IT RIGHT W/THIS ONE! I HAVE HAD THE TRANSMISSION FIXED, AND NEW BEARINGS FOR THE FRONT END, AND JUST RECENTLY HAD BRAKES WORKED ON. I HAVE RUN OUT OF MONEY, TIME AND SPACE TO CONTINUE THIS PROJECT AND THAT IS THE ONLY REASON I AM SELLING IT. AGAIN, IT RUNS GREAT, & IS QUITE FAST! KEEP IN MIND THIS IS A USED CAR! I AM TELLING YOU RIGHT IT NEEDS A PAINT JOB. CLEAR COAT IS PRETTY SPOTTY ON THE HOOD, TOP, AND TRUNK. SIDES LOOK PRETTY GOOD COMPARED TO THOSE PROBLEM AREAS. THESE IS ONE SMALL AREA ON THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHERE THERE IS A DASH OF PRIMER, DUE TO A DEALER STICKER BEING SCRATCHED OFF. THERE ISN'T ANY DINGS OR BODY DAMAGE THAT I AM AWARE OF, IT ALL LOOKS GOOD FROM THAT STAND POINT. NEXT, THE HEADLINER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. IT WAS SAGGING, AND WE DECIDED TO (AFTER TRYING TO REPAIR IT) JUST TAKE IT DOWN. I WOULD ALSO SUGGEST NEW CARPET. THERE IS ONE SPOT ON THE DASH THAT IS CRACKED (PICTURED), BUT I THINK THAT WOULDN'T BE TOO DIFFICULT TO REPAIR. THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR PANEL NEEDS THE CARPET GLUED BACK DOWN (PICTURED). HEADLIGHTS ARE SO TRICKY W/THESE CARS OR ANY FLIP UPS. I LEAVE MINE IN THE UP POSITION. I HAVE HEARD THERE IS AN EASY FIX FOR THESE, COMMONLY SOLD ON EBAY. THE A/C PROBABLY NEEDS CHARGED, AS IT IS SHOWING LOW COOLANT. LUCKILY, THE ELECTRIC WINDOWS WORK FINE! THE CRUISE CONTROL ISN'T WORKING BUT AGAIN, I THINK THAT IS A SIMPLE FIX. THE TAPE PLAYER DOESN'T WORK, BUT THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER DOES, & I USE MY MP3 PLAYER EXCLUSIVELY, IN ALL MY CARS! THE SEATS WORK FINE (ALL ADJUSTMENTS, ELECTRIC) & HAVE SEAT COVERS ON THEM. THE GLASS IS GREAT ON THIS CAR NO CRACKS, ETC. SAME FOR TAILLIGHTS, HEADLIGHTS, ETC. ELECTRONICS WORK FINE, TOO. THE TOUCH SCREEN IS FABULOUS! BUT A HOOT TO GET USED TO! TIRES ARE AT 60% TREAD, I'D RECOMMEND NEW ONES OR BEING HAULED IF YOU ARE GOING A LONG DISTANCE. ALSO INCLUDED IS A NEW CAP FOR CENTER WHEEL PASSENGER SIDE, SEE PHOTO. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE EMAIL US BEFORE YOU BID. WE WILL GET BACK W/YOU, ASAP! YOU CAN ALSO CALL 618-838-7998 AND SPEAK W/MY BELOVED HUSBAND, DAVE. I WILL ASSIST THE NEW OWNER AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE IN THE TRANSFER AND PICK UP OF THIS VEHICLE. I'D LIKE $500 GOOD FAITH MONEY PAYPAL'D W/IN 3 DAYS OF THE SALE, AND REMAINDER IN CASH, CASHIERS CHECK, M.O.. PLEASE CONTACT ME PRIOR TO THIS IF OTHER ARRANGEMENTS NEED TO BE MADE. THANKS FOR VIEWING AND GOOD LUCK!