Faults:

At 86100 miles the main power steering hose blew up and I couldn't steer at all for a while.

Had to change brakes.

Had to change a rim (it was bent up - so it leaked air)

Other than changing the fluids under the hood (and flushing some system) I haven't had any other problems at all.

General Comments:

I love my car. I am Junior in high school and this is my first car taht I bought for myself. These cars have been my favorite cars for a long time. My '92 GT is a really fast car. It acceleratas really fast and the engine sounds outstanding. The engine design is very neat. The only bad design is that the angle of steering isn't big enough for the front wheels. The inside is very comfortable. Very roomy and accommodating. I highly recommend this car.

Faults:

Power steering line.

Exhaust system... mainly to upgrade, original was still OK.

Normal maintenance - oil, brakes, transmission fluid and filter.

General Comments:

I bought this Beretta GT from a friend who "needed" to get rid of it to get a 1992 VW Corrado...

The paint is good, exterior is still like new, and he had a new (60,000miles) 3.1L V6 at 170,000 miles.

Ut runs great, handles great, still looks almost new (the paint on the rims is starting to fade a little), and this is the part you wouldn't believe... $800!!! I still currently own and drive a 1986 Camaro IROC-Z, it's not as fast, but for the performance, gas mileage, and looks, I would have easily bought it for $1800... I love this car!

Faults:

Various radiator hoses have sprung leaks, and needed replacing.

Crank sensor went bad, resulting in a no start.

Lower passenger side engine mount broke.

General Comments:

Although the problems I listed may seem bad or unreliable, I really think this car is a great buy for the money. It is 10 years old, and one can only guess how the previous owner took care of it.

My car is in very good condition, I haven't experiences some of the problems that other Beretta owners have IE: seat wear (mine still look new), falling headliner, or fading paint.

Faults:

My coolant hoses went one by one, but that's my fault for not replacing them all when the first one went.

I have been trying to figure out why the "low coolant" indicator keeps coming on even though I am losing no coolant.

General Comments:

As the owner of two Corvettes I was mightily surprised by the Beretta. Don't get me wrong, it's no corvette, but it is quick, responsive and well powered for it's size and weight.

I was expecting a family car that slogged it's way through traffic. It manages pretty well on the highway and in traffic.

I paid $3,000 for it used. I consider it a steal. Were Chevy to resurrect this model I would give it a serious look. I think Chevy doesn't realize that this model is "the one that got away."

Faults:

The car's ABS light came on while driving and the ABS activated during most stops. A simple and very quick cleaning of the sensors solved this problem, which has not recurred. I bet a lot of people pay for sensor replacement if taken to the shop. But 9 times out of 10 I bet it is just these sensors getting dirty.

Also put had a new Cat, muffler, and oxygen sensor put on for $150.

General Comments:

I picked up this car for $3000 from a car lot. I must say this is a lot of car for that kind of money. Being that the exterior and interior are perfect I would have no problems paying for a new engine if I had too. ABS and a Driver's Air Bag are standard on these cars from '92 up. So you take those items, a great looking car that includes ground effects, tail spoiler, and matching painted 16 inch wheels. (All standard on GTZ). A great looking interior complete with racing seats, power windows, locks, cruise, AC, sunroof, split folding rear seats... (most of these are standard on GTZ). And under the hood you get a Brute of a 4 cylinder engine. The Quad 4 motor doesn't seem to match the car well, being that the interior and exterior look so civilized. The Quad 4 is great for normal city driving, but get on it and it creates quite a racaous. But you are rewarded with generous pull well past 6000 rpms. Also, use premium fuel and high performance spark plugs and expect to get 30+ MPG. The V6 GTZ is much more somber in its delivery. It is very capable, but there are of course trade offs. The v6 is not available with a 5-speed, which is a big negative for anyone looking for a performance oriented ride. Also the V6 has considerably lower fuel economy numbers. Last thing I will mention is the suspension. Which is quite stiff. It should please anyone looking for some performance in the corners. It has no problems holding the road.

In conclusion, I feel this is a great car for a younger person because it excels in styling, performance, and safety.