Faults:

Replaced the alternator at 90,000 miles.

Replaced the clutch at 120,000 miles.

Replaced the Battery twice (once as a result of alternator issues).

Heater core Replaced at 160,000 miles.

Three brake pad and caliper replacements (more than likely my fault).

Minor oil and coolant leaks.

Major wear on drivers seat, otherwise upholstery has fared well.

Minor rust spots on the interior of the door runners.

Spoiler and roof paint fading.

General Comments:

More than I ever expected for what I paid for it. having bought a 5 year old car, I never expected to be still driving it seven years later. There are little things here and there that aren't quite right, but they've almost become like "personality quirks". My Beretta has been reliable, quick, even fun and a car I trust to get me and my family where we need to go safely.

Faults:

I blew the transmission at 94,000 miles because I was too rough on it at first.

The alternator quit at 110,000 miles.

The front tires always go bald for some reason or another.

General Comments:

This car is sweet in every way imaginable.

I have upgraded it several times with no problems.

I have an intake and dual exhaust featuring flow-master mufflers.

It also was very easy to install a killer audio system as well as z26 rims.

The car is getting old, but even with its high mileage, I have never lost to any Honda Civics or Accords.

I love messing with the import kids, just put your toys away, American cars all the way!!!

Faults:

CV joint needed to be replaced at 55,000 miles.

Coil pack blew at 79,000 miles.

Clutch went out at 81,000 miles.

General Comments:

This has been a really good first car. I've only had minor breakdowns. The clutch did go out on me (but that was partially my fault). I did blow a coil pack on my way home from school once and I drove home on 2 cylinders. The CV joint boot was cracked when I first got the car. Other than that the car has held up really well for it's age and it is still running extremely well. The valve cover it leaking lots of oil, but that's normal in a Chevy. I just need to get around to sealing it. It's very fuel efficient, and it's pretty quick. I've won against a lot of civics.

Faults:

The transmission was a little funny at first. Dealer serviced it on request prior to purchase and we never had another problem with it.

The A/C failed about a week before we traded it in, after two years of perfectly frigid operation. We were told that it needed a new compressor. GM wanted $796, our mechanic wanted $500-$600.

Alternator failed, a common issue on most GM cars. The alternators are not strong enough. We bought a replacement from Auto Zone that came with a lifetime warranty for a little over $100.

A lot of fuses blew due to the person at All-tel plugging the phone system into the wrong fuse causing an overload. Fixed easily though, and not the fault of the car.

General Comments:

I wasn't interested in this car when I first looked at it because most of the Berettas that I had seen were beat-up trash cars. However, mine was an ultra-clean one-owner car.

Mine had EVERY option except for the flip-up roof, and they all worked without error! I had power everything, cruise control, ABS, 4-speed automatic, 8-speaker sound, CD player, A/C, theater dimming interior lights, rear deck lid spoiler, power trunk release, and it was a non-smoker. (All of these things are big for a 15 year-old). It was also bright red. I enjoyed the front reading lights in the rearview mirror too.

Upgrades by the previous owner included 17" Cobra R rims, and a K&N air filter. The car did not need anything else. It had the looks and more than enough performance to back them up. It never returned less than 27 MPG with me either, and I had, and still have, a heavy foot. I typically got more like 29-30 MPG out of this car.

I beat so many Mustang GTs and Camaros off of the line that it was insane. The car seemed to have a perfect power/weight ratio because it had no problem hauling ass. It was smooth and quiet while doing so, too.

My friends always wanted me to drive when we went out because I had the best car, and mine did not even cost as much as some of their cars did! People used to think that we'd paid 3 times as much as we did because the car looked like it was brand new!