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Read my last post in the other topic you posted. As far as this car goes... It wouldn't be a Reatta that I would consider for my first Reatta. There are too many Reattas available at reasonable prices that don't need the amount of work this one does. If the hood is pushed back and has cracked the windshield I wouldn't even consider it unless you get it dirt cheap for a parts car. Windshields for a Reatta are expensive and harder than most cars to install.

It's probably a "total loss" as it sits considering ACV/market value, and cost of repair. Parts availability to repair could be problematic. Salvage value is likely in the $350-500 range. Could be more if a prospective buyer needs something specific from a parts car.

A great parts car if the interior is nice. Cheap as you can get it.

Welcome to the forum Steve. I'm glad you like the website and forum. It can be hard get a handle on how Reattas are priced. There are basically two groups of Reatta owners. Drivers and collectors. Reatta automobiles are the same way. You can divide them into at least three groups. Drivers like most of us have, collector cars that are rarely driven with low mileage, and parts cars. The differences in price between groups can be wide as you have found. You need to decide if you want a Reatta that you can drive and enjoy, or if you want a really nice, low mileage one that will be used primarily for car shows. Do some research on how the Reatta you want should be priced. In my opinion the best way to do that is if you have an eBay account is to go look at completed listings of Reattas that have sold. Pay no attention to the prices the sellers are asking. The amount they SOLD for is what counts. Once you have a good idea of what the Reatta you want should sell for, buy the best one you can afford. If you get a nice driver that has been well maintained you may not need a parts car. I don't have a parts car and I have made it 13 years without one. But I do have several frequently need parts on hand that I have collected over the years in case I might need them. Parts for the Reatta are available. Just be careful who you buy them from (some sellers will take advantage of new Reatta owners) and know what the part you need is worth so you don't overpay. And lastly, being handy with tools and can do some of the work is a big plus if you are a Reatta owner. It can be hard to find mechanics that are knowledgeable and willing to work on a Reatta. Good luck with your search!

I think they are awesome! I didn't even know about them for a long time, even though I've always liked buicks in general. I came across one in like museum shape on ebay and thought "I need one of those!" Found one on facebook marketplace that needed some work for much much less. That's more my style lol. All of my vehicles are "rescue cars". I guess I don't mind doing the mundane repairs that most people either don't want to deal with or don't want to pay someone to deal with. Plus I kind of find fulfillment in taking older cars that someone doesn't want and fixing it up into a useful (and maybe even enjoyable) vehicle again.

Yeah. I just stumbled across it when doing a search and posted it because I liked the caption "The Reatta Is The Coolest Affordable Buick You Forgot About". You don't see Coolest associated with Reattas too often. ?