1989 Chevrolet Beretta GT review from North America
"A lot of torque, reliable, and fun car to learn on and drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I first got the car the center spark plug in the rear bank was cross-threaded and blew out, Ouch.
The drivers seat is broken in two ways making drives over 2.5 hours. challenging on the back.
The ignition was "sticky" one winter but replacing it and when the warmer weather came around all was well.
After 200K miles the driver's door decided to become well stubborn.
General comments?
The clutch is a challenge which I love being practically the only one who can drive it. Also the clutch grabs hard and quick so racing requires little effort, not that it is raced often.
The lower gears provide the torque needed to start and the 2.8L finishes the story.
Everyone whom I tell about loving a Beretta with over 200 thousand stands in disbelief but it out lasted my last two Toyotas so I am complimenting it all the way.
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| A fast car that wouldn't die |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 MFI Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 175000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 218000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Celica |
| Date of Entry | 15th June, 2001 |