1990 Chevrolet Beretta review from North America
"A great college car, cheap and good on gas"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear brakes - rebuilt new master cylinder at 130k. $300 USD.
Front brake - replaced both units at 135k, $550 USD.
Clutch - replaced at 138k, $550 USD.
Top of rear seat is sun-rotted.
Rips in the driver's seat.
Peeling paint from the bad factory metallic paint job.
2 new water pumps, $50 USD each.
General comments?
If you think that's a lot of trouble, then you obviously like car payments more than I do. Considering I got 9 years and nearly 100k miles for $5000 USD, I would have to say I like this car a bit. I'm absolutely sure it was all set to go another 100k, but some guy rear-ended me. This is my eulogy for it.
Great gas mileage, a bit of performance. Never started to burn or use oil.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L I-4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 45000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 142000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Ranger |
| Date of Entry | 24th June, 2001 |