Giacomo Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Hi Guys, may I ask your help in the purchase process? In Switzerland are only a handful of these beauties Running and I‘m short before getting the only one available for sale. It‘s a 89er with about 60k miles which passed the Veteran check last year in Switzerland without problems. What I found out so far that tape deck is defect and the headliner is not in the best condition. I‘m not sure about rust, is that a common issue? I just saw a few spots underfloor. is there anything I should check more specifically? Thanks for your advice BR Giacomo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Welcome to the forum! A bad tape deck is a common problem. They can be repaired but most people don't. A Reatta had a very good paint job from the factory, including dipping the body in primer, so I don't consider them prone to rusting and they are probably above average in that respect. However, the underside of the car is where you should check closely for rust, especially where the engine cradle mounts to the body. The photo below will explain why. Here is a list of things to check that might help you. What should I check when buying a Reatta? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giacomo Posted November 16, 2020 Topic Author Share Posted November 16, 2020 Thanks Ronnie, good advices. Tomorrow I‘got the next meeting with the owner, keep you updated. Btw. I found a Reatta supercharged in Switzerland for sale for about 5500 $ Cheers Giacomo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giacomo Posted November 17, 2020 Topic Author Share Posted November 17, 2020 Finally the car looks good....thanks for your support, Ronnie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 That is a very clean car. Good for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Nice looking Reatta. I like the color. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giacomo Posted November 17, 2020 Topic Author Share Posted November 17, 2020 Two things to be replaced, the cassette deck and the right wing mirror. Anything else in a solid condition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2seater Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Looks most excellent! Congratulations and welcome. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Walker Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Giacomo's '89 looks fantastic and probably a steal at $5,500 (regardless of exchange rate) though I don't see the supercharger. I do note, however, that the engine shows the "3800" in red (which was a question in another post). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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