Checking out my 1988 Buick Reatta, The Premium American Two Seater

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ต.ค. 2024

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  • @ernielaw
    @ernielaw ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Reatta was a car that I dreamed about owning when they were new. Always liked the rare North American cars.

    • @stage0garage
      @stage0garage  ปีที่แล้ว

      Was always a favorite of mine too but I actually forgot they existed. So imagine my excitement when I found this one and for only $2500

  • @ryanwitman8672
    @ryanwitman8672 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I bought one of these a year ago and I have been restoring it. Great video, awesome job on this one 👍

    • @stage0garage
      @stage0garage  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks! Hope yours isn’t too bad. Some of these are pretty worn out

    • @ryanwitman8672
      @ryanwitman8672 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mine is rough, but I found a really nice parts car. Interestingly enough, the parts car belonged to one of my best friends’ grandfather back in 1998.

  • @anthonytripp2251
    @anthonytripp2251 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Buick 3800 was a great engine. Car Wizard rates it best engine EVER, Wards says it's one of top ten all time best. It was used in the Cadillac too.

    • @stage0garage
      @stage0garage  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed! And that seems to be the theme of my cars...I've got a 3800, a Jeep 4.0, Volvo Redblock, Chrysler Slant 6 (with only 31k miles).

  • @royalty694
    @royalty694 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking into getting one of these same year and all so I appreciate the breakdown

    • @stage0garage
      @stage0garage  ปีที่แล้ว

      They can be found pretty reasonably. I love mine and after the alternator almost burned it down I decided to give it the full treatment…ac, new alternator, crank pos sensor, repainted bumpers and trim. That video coming in a couple weeks.

  • @Koexistence13
    @Koexistence13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was there a convertible? Always liked these. Thought my wife would look good in one of these

    • @stage0garage
      @stage0garage  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh yeah. Guess I forgot to mention they had the convertible in 90-91. Good thing they dropped that touchscreen too, that would have been hard to see with top down and sun shining on it.

  • @raftal528
    @raftal528 ปีที่แล้ว

    The dashboard is so 80s/90s with the displays, I love it! Neat car, I would prioritize getting the AC since where I am at its 100+ degrees (unfortunately.) That altercation with that drunk guy was funny! Theres a trofeo in a local junkyard, but its paint is real rough (though it looks solid.)

    • @stage0garage
      @stage0garage  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, the computer while less useful is more fun to show off. As much as I’d love a Trofeo, it really would be redundant to the Reatta.

    • @raftal528
      @raftal528 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stage0garage yea, theres also an allante which looks to be in good condition, which I am considering

    • @bradygiltz5160
      @bradygiltz5160 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@stage0garage I use the computer stuff in my 89 all the time

  • @machinistMiike40
    @machinistMiike40 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It'll buff out

    • @stage0garage
      @stage0garage  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I did repaint the bumpers (in another video) and they came out wayyyy better than I expected. However that solvent pop, those holes go down pretty deep down to the primer.

  • @mexdrago3009
    @mexdrago3009 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Would this be a decent short commuter? I have a truck I need to get rid of.

    • @stage0garage
      @stage0garage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh absolutely! They’re quiet and handle well. If you live where it get hot you will need working AC in these. They get warm inside

  • @bradygiltz5160
    @bradygiltz5160 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How would u compare the 15 and 17 inch different

    • @stage0garage
      @stage0garage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No real noticeable increase in harshness with the lower sidewall but definitely better handling.

  • @bradygiltz5160
    @bradygiltz5160 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cleann wheels are eh but you do you man

    • @stage0garage
      @stage0garage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree they’re meh, but it gave me an opportunity to see how the 17’s would drive. I’ll likely look for something better next year.

  • @67tall
    @67tall 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Everything good, except these stupid rims.

    • @stage0garage
      @stage0garage  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      IKR! But I am stripping my originals (clear coat all worn) and probably putting them back on if that goes well