Had a 1988 reatta in early 90s and really liked the car in spite of many problems with touch screen and dash and console lights. I have discovered a 1988 reatta for sale 30 miles from me that the owner says is immaculate with 100,000 miles. He claims it is loaded with a sun roof and only problem is inoperable radio ant. Would I be better off looking for a 90 or 91 model or was my electrical problems in my previous car unusual ? It's a two owner car and he is asking $5400 but I think there is room for negotiation.
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By Ronnie 路 Posted
We had nice weather today so I gave my Reatta it's final bath of the year. I cleaned the leather and then threw the cover over it. All the pretty leaves have now fell from the trees so I doubt I will be doing much more driving until spring. Now that I have the battery disconnect switch installed I'm hoping the battery will be good for a couple of months without charging. I will probably check it in a month and see how the battery is holding up and put more leather dressing on the seats.By Ronnie 路 Posted
You must be really good at but dialing because I can't think of a better person to call to get an opinion on Reatta electrical problems. 馃檪By rogold 路 Posted
Could be a bad alternator. Or a interior light left on. Blower control module is common. Could be the alarm is activated but someone unplugged the horn. Bad Battery. Try this test Reatta Owners Journal then start pulling fuses until the drain disappears.By Bertimus 路 Posted
So something is definitely draining my battery. I haven't had this car very long, but the gentleman who sold it to me told me that if the car sits for a while all the electronics drain the battery. But it'll sit for just one night and not start. I know this isn't the case for some lucky owners, but for those of you who have experience with this issue, what was the culprit for you? And I mean it's draining FAST. Any wisdom on this issue would be greatly appreciated 馃檹馃徑By DAVES89 路 Posted
Today I left to go to Bob's to help him with a dry wall project. I barely left the driveway when I experienced rough idle with some bucking. Tried the quick fix which was a MAF sensor, but that wasn't it. Car throws no codes so I am going with a Coil Pack/Ignition Module. I will do that in the morning. By mistake I 'butt called' kdirk and while I had him on the phone I asked his opinion and he concurred as did Bob.
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- Dec 30, 2019 The Buick Reatta was first conjured in the early 1980s in response to a perceived gap in the marque's lineup. Flint's finest was missing a specialty niche vehicle, according to Jay Qualman, who.
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Buick replaced the GCC in later models with a more conventional dash. Motor Trend highlighted the Reatta as a future classic in 2006, noting: 鈥淭he Reatta attempted to bridge the gap between Buick鈥檚 traditional silver foxes and the younger, sportier boomers it had temporarily pandered to by combining the best attributes of a sports car.