1988 Chevrolet Beretta review from North America
"I love my Beretta; a strong motor, but a lot of issues."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My first car; within 1 week alternator went. I replaced that with the battery.
On the second day I had the car, it wouldn't turn off. The ignition was stuck on and the engine was running.
The wiper blades used to go off the side of my windshield. I had to replace the wiper motor.
The dashboard is cracked and is falling off. It is forcing the wires off, in turn making my radio not work unless a stick is forced between the passenger seat and the glove compartment.
The floors leak.
My gas pedal cable is so stretched I can actually put my foot underneath it and lift it up.
The car shakes at speeds above 70.
Entire exhaust system is rusting, and the only thing that holds the muffler up is a coat hanger.
Brakes are so bad that my foot rumbles when I slow down.
Also I might add that the previous owner had hauled trailers with the car, so I have a tow hitch on the back of my beretta.
The paint is chipping away and there are very minimal rust spots. The clear coat doesn't exist, and sombody scratched the car.
General comments?
Regardless of the problems, it is still a good car.
Has a very strong motor.
Pretty good on gas.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1988 |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 63000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 75000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet beretta |
| Date of Entry | 23rd February, 2008 |