1995 Chevrolet Beretta review from North America
"A total waste of money, unreliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The transmission went out first Just after the warranty ran out at 75,000 miles. Lucky us!
Motor went out at 110,000 miles.
Battery needed replaced (can't remember when)
Radiator replaced at about 100,000 miles.
Electric window switch was flimsy and broke. So we couldn't roll down the drivers side window.
Cup holder that sticks out broke off, very flimsy.
Passenger side door handle broke off in the winter. It was frozen, but I still think it was flimsy. They put them in a very odd place with little reinforcement.
The tape player that came with it went out at about 100,000 miles.
Fuel pump went out at about 125,000 miles.
Starter went out twice.
Finally the s belt went out, the water pump was leaking, and the transmission was going out AGAIN, reverse was all, but gone at 140,000 miles. We finally cut our losses and sold the piece of junk.
All in all it was a total lemon, unreliable with flimsy parts that were constantly breaking off. By the time we were done paying it off it the transmission was going out for the second time. With all the money we put into the thing it wasn't worth it.
By the way my husband always changed the oil, replaced spark plugs etc.
General comments?
The only positive thing I can say about it is that it looks pretty and drives fast.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 25000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 140000 miles |
| Previous car | Chrysler LeBaron |
| Date of Entry | 20th June, 2004 |