# Buick Reatta OBC **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [August 13, 2013, 10:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buick-reatta-obc/232273 "2013-08-13T10:29:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2013, 10:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buick-reatta-obc/232273/1 "2013-08-13T10:29:42Z")
so I have heard of these cars, but I never knew they had such an insane OBC / “Electronic Control Center” and it’s touchscreen. check out the 1988 electronics in all their glory: ![http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1813/1341/4530670087_large.jpg](http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1813/1341/4530670087_large.jpg) ![https://sphotos-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/972351_10151634360051715_1942127723_n.jpg](https://sphotos-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/972351_10151634360051715_1942127723_n.jpg) ![http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/ff/Buick-TouchScreen-x.jpg](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/ff/Buick-TouchScreen-x.jpg) ![http://www.eastcoastreattaparts.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/IMG_0212.jpg](http://www.eastcoastreattaparts.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/IMG_0212.jpg) > **[Buick Reatta](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buick_Reatta)** > > The Buick Reatta is a low-volume transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive, two-door, two-seater grand tourer/sports car manufactured and marketed by Buick as a coupe (1988–1991) and convertible (1990-1991) — both featuring a 3.8 liter V6 engine and shortened version of the GM E platform, the same one that underpinned the Buick Riviera. > As Buick's first two-seater and its first convertible since the 1985 Riviera, the Reatta was manufactured in a highly specialized assembly program at the Reatta... ---
**Author:** ![BDR5oh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bdr5oh/32/7315_2.png) [@BDR5oh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BDR5oh)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2013, 10:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buick-reatta-obc/232273/2 "2013-08-13T10:54:08Z")
Those and the toronado were nightmares to work on … this is from experience ---
**Author:** ![POOPRA](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/poopra/32/7188_2.png) [@POOPRA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/POOPRA)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2013, 10:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buick-reatta-obc/232273/3 "2013-08-13T10:56:13Z")
Great, I think they were handbuilt from what I remember. ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2013, 10:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buick-reatta-obc/232273/4 "2013-08-13T10:57:00Z")
would you like to play a game? ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2013, 10:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buick-reatta-obc/232273/5 "2013-08-13T10:57:36Z")
knight rider! ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2013, 10:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buick-reatta-obc/232273/6 "2013-08-13T10:58:16Z")
![http://thefilmstage.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/wargames1.jpg](http://thefilmstage.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/wargames1.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2013, 11:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buick-reatta-obc/232273/7 "2013-08-13T11:03:07Z")
I keep telling Newman that if he does build a C4, he needs to use that touch screen. ---
**Author:** ![L8APEX1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/l8apex1/32/7276_2.png) [@L8APEX1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/L8APEX1)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2013, 11:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buick-reatta-obc/232273/8 "2013-08-13T11:14:41Z")
One of my clients (late 70’s) has 5 of these. ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2013, 11:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buick-reatta-obc/232273/9 "2013-08-13T11:19:26Z")
Probably more user friendly than iDrive. ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2013, 11:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buick-reatta-obc/232273/10 "2013-08-13T11:22:36Z")
so this has touchsceen and my 2002 BMW X5 navigation doesn’t… ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/baker/32/5423_2.png) [@Baker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2013, 11:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buick-reatta-obc/232273/11 "2013-08-13T11:30:07Z")
> [@newman](#): > > Probably more user friendly than iDrive. Guaranteed. ---
**Author:** ![Jon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3bc359/32.png) [@Jon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jon)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2013, 3:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buick-reatta-obc/232273/12 "2013-08-13T15:08:29Z")
Mine said this the other day. ![http://kimli.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/feed_me_a_stray_cat.jpg](http://kimli.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/feed_me_a_stray_cat.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2013, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buick-reatta-obc/232273/13 "2013-08-13T15:14:50Z")
I just one for sale on the other day. ---
**Author:** ![MR.TWOSINISTER](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mr.twosinister/32/6198_2.png) [@MR.TWOSINISTER](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MR.TWOSINISTER)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2013, 4:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buick-reatta-obc/232273/14 "2013-08-13T16:10:39Z")
Theres a few. One on losson that has been for sale for a couple years too. I always kinda wanted one, I have a sweet spot for Buicks. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2013, 4:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buick-reatta-obc/232273/15 "2013-08-13T16:13:18Z")
> [@Blue Eyed Devil](#): > > I just one for sale on the other day. que? ---
**Author:** ![L8APEX1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/l8apex1/32/7276_2.png) [@L8APEX1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/L8APEX1)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2013, 5:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buick-reatta-obc/232273/16 "2013-08-13T17:45:20Z")
> [@L8APEX1](#): > > One of my clients (late 70’s) has 5 of these. I suppose I should add that they were all in running condition but complete and total shitboxes. He’s an older gent that’s quite prominent in the regional art an print scene. ---
**Author:** ![slo\_ride](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/49beb7/32.png) [@slo\_ride](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slo_ride)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2013, 7:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buick-reatta-obc/232273/17 "2013-08-13T19:39:02Z")
“headlights suggested” ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2013, 7:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buick-reatta-obc/232273/18 "2013-08-13T19:47:43Z")
> [@maxwell](#): > > que? On the side of the road the other day. ---
**Author:** ![Junk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/779978/32.png) [@Junk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Junk)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2013, 9:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buick-reatta-obc/232273/19 "2013-08-13T21:17:27Z")
nice phone. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2013, 11:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buick-reatta-obc/232273/20 "2013-08-13T23:26:10Z")
> [@Jon](#): > > Mine said this the other day. > > ![http://kimli.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/feed_me_a_stray_cat.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/a/c/ac0960f9b6701a6af4dbb949ee6a05aadf529b6f.jpeg) perfect [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buick-reatta-obc/232273.md?page=2)