1988 Chevrolet Beretta CL review from North America
"It is a good little car, it handles well, and it can haul"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The Beretta has needed a new starter, but I had the original rebuilt. I have to get a new sensor for my transmission so I can drive in 4th gear again, or so my mechanic thinks; and intermittent wiper speed doesn’t work anymore. Along with a new set of transaxels.
General comments?
My car’s year is the second year the Beretta was produced. I will not fault Chevrolet because they were still working out some bugs. My car was t-boned and a write off, however my mechanic fixed it and it is now running smoothly. The V6 has good acceleration especially for its heavier body, aesthetically my car is about an 8, there are a few deposits of surface rust, but, it is to be expected with its age.
The interior is rather bland, but, usually when your driving you shouldn’t be thinking about your car’s interior colour. I really enjoy the corduroy cloth seats, it adds a touch of character. I put seat covers over the front buckets. I have had more trouble with tires than with the performance or mechanical of the car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 289751 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 297650 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Beretta |
| Date of Entry | 22nd April, 2006 |