When I bought by beauty the tail gate light was out--the light still is out because the screws are so damaged and tight that I can't replace the bulb.
Above my windshield is what appears to be a rust cover up--some sort of sticky warp to cover up the damage.
Both front rotors were replaced--a $450.00 repair, now my Beretta runs like a top.
Front right flashing/blinker light keeps going out. (It looks like she was hit in this corner, so that's probably why this light keeps blowing).
My horn works part of the time--the fuse might need to be replaced.
Driver's side door handle broke on first cold winter like day of the year--I went to the local junk yard and coaxed the agent to give me a new handle for $35 Canadian- he wanted $85 for the whole cover of the handle.
Driver's side door lock cover was loose after repairing handle and cover has now fallen off--I went to my local GMC dealer and they gave me a new cover for free.
Seat cover in front especially drivers side seem to be worn out excessively, kind of fold and really dirty, my interior is light Grey and I've never really seen such a dirty seat--compared to my rear seats---I'm sure it just needs a good shampoo!
When I bought my Beretta, the emergency /parking brake was broken--the dealer had to fix it to be safetied and now I'm uncomfortable using my parking break.
GMC symbol was not on my grille when I bought my car.
My automatic door locks seize and jam all the time maybe it's because of the cold weather or it might be because I had someone try to install an automatic car starter and with that it gave me an option to have an automatic door unlock and maybe when the wires were touched and cut it caused a conflict.
My interior and exterior windows especially the windshield and rear view window seem to frost thickly in the winter and it's takes a great 10-15 minutes to thaw the front and the rear hardly ever thaws.
Aside from regular maintenance (rotate tires, oil change) I've really listed the bare bone pet peeves that have bothered me.
My car is hot-she brinks me lots of attention, guys love it!!!
Guys bend over back wards to help with it; free oil changes, offer to change my wipers for me and so many other helpful thinks like washing the exterior and vacuuming the interior, tightening my hub cabs, offering to put car starters and CD players in for me.
I'm 5'1" tall and I find the Interior uncomfortable the seats do not go up enough and my steering wheel does not tilt. The bottom/sitting part of my seat is to long for my legs and it is very uncomfortable because I either stretch to my pedal and drive "tippy toed", or drive with the steering wheel well pressed against my chest and my forehead nearly touches the windshield, and than my seat belt rides my face.
My Beretta is a hot red 2-door, rear spoiler, decal of a Chevy symbol in the rear window, right and left bottom door hand scripted (hand writing) decal of "Beretta SS" black and silver accents she's beautiful, photographs always turn out grand!!!
Since my last post:
I originally purchased this car in July 31, 2002 and I have put $500.00 in repairs in a year's time.
NOTE: I am not complaining!!!
This week end I will take the car to Canadian Tire )first tune- up and complete look over) and I will further up date every one with the details. Original purchase Kilometers were 128km and today the car just rolled to 142km. Any comments on what I should expect all you Beretta lovers and owners???
What bothers me: (venting portion)
I purchased my car for nearly $7k and only a year later with confirmation from dealer that the car runs good and drives well, dealer's will only over me $2k - $3.5k as a trade in value... any one else experience this difficulty as well??
Thanks all Lorraine.
It's after the week end and here is my newest entry: at 144 kms and 13 months of driving, and putting nearly 20 km on the car.
Minor Car tune up
Wiper blade replaced (1) -
(by the way this is the 2nd time they have been replaced in less than 1 year and I bought the best quality from Canadian Tire.)
Marking light replaced (1)
Wheel rotation
Brakes cleaned and tightened
Oil change
spark plugs replaced (6)
Engine blower filter replaced =$180.00 (Canadian)
In 2 weeks I will be getting a new muffler and pipe and replacing my lower ball joints = $500.00 (And a front wheel allianment needs to be performed. I need to get 5 more marker lights replace at $16.00 a piece and I am not sure if the mechanic included that in this price or if it will be additional in cost)
Since my last post my car is making me broke!!!
At 157 kms.
December 16, 2003.
1. all lights (markers and license plate lights) needed to be replaced, I did not realize I bought the car this way. (My fiance know the guy at the junk yard so the bulbs and cases were free!!!)
2. new battery $150.00
3. new alternator $150.00 (my fiance did the work so labor was free)
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December 18, 2003.
4. new ball joints $300.00
5. new horn $20.00 still does not even work
5. oil change, tire rotation and labor for up bove $140.00
6. new oil filter $3.00.
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January 7, 2004.
Now I need new brakes, new pads, new routers, new muffler (still), a new horn (fuses or wiring) and rad flush. Oh and an E-test!!!
I am assuming all my original parts need to be replaced so I am not that sore!!
What is driving me batty is every time it rains the passenger side floor has a puddle and the seat is damp... (the window is rolled up :-) )
So I think my rubber needs to replaced ($$$$$)
I will keep every one posted as I go along;
Lorraine.
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