1989 Chevrolet Beretta GT review from North America
"A bit of a sporty car with a younger driver in mind"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The ignition computer was replaced at 167,000 km.
General comments?
I haven't had this car for very long, but it's a lot of fun to drive.
Good acceleration and plenty of horsepower for long hills. The car handles great even if you're going way too fast. Always predictable. Will slide way before it ever tried to roll.
I've averaged somewhere between 30 and 35 mpg.
Interior seems a bit cramped, and some things a little awkward to get at. Serious lack of a cup holder.
The digital dash has a lot of fun features to play with, such as being able to switch the entire system from metric to imperial at a push of a button. Dash is a little hard to read on bright days, but is great at night.
The car has an absolute lack of rust, which really impressed me for a car this old. I've looked at other Beretta's since we've owned this one and it seems to be a common trait.
Seats are three way adjustable buckets, gear shift on the floor. Almost anyone can find a comfortable position, although it helps to be in good shape for getting in and out of the car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 litre Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 155000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 169000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Calais |
| Date of Entry | 10th February, 2002 |