Faults:

Not many things have gone wrong with my car, I have replaced the fuel module, alternator, and battery. All this was done over 300 000km's

I have also had to replace driver and passenger seats because of poor care on my part.

General Comments:

I would recommend this car to anyone! I have made many long trips with no problems at all.

Handles extreamly well, around corners and threw snow.

Extremely fun car to drive.

Faults:

I've blown the cylinder head apart.

Always having alternator problems.

If you put more horsepower to it you'll blow CV axles every other time you race.

General Comments:

Surprises lots of people for a 4 cylinder.

Tough to find performance parts for it, and if you find them they are usually pricey.

Hangs with V8's when I've put 210hp to it.

Faults:

Paint is peeling due to common primer problem and previous owner washing it with a pressure washer.

Broke motor mount and strut plates auto-crossing. (not the car's fault)

General Comments:

180hp make the car super quick, it is a rocket off the line.

Handles well. Had to replace the struts when I broke them racing, (did not upgrade), and it is fairly tight now. Minimal body roll, quite flat.

Not enough lateral support in the seats, but that is common in American cars.

Interior is comfortable for long trips and there is plenty of room in the back seats.

Cruise control is excellent, as per usual in a GM car.

Have all the power options and they work very well.

Stock Getrag 5-speed is very nice. Smooth shifts and short throws.

Sharp looking car. The stock skirts and spoiler create a really sporty look on a fairly plain car.

Gas mileage is not bad. Usually 25mpg.

Faults:

The engine was replaced early on, before I even got the car. We had a computer problem, too, but that was several years ago, and ever since, it's been pretty much smooth sailing. Cosmetically, the interior's a little shabby - especially because the doors are falling out from the inside and we can't find a junkyard that has any interior doors that aren't falling apart.

General Comments:

Technically, the Beretta is now my husband's car, but I still get to drive it sometimes and I absolutely love it. This is hands down the best car I've ever driven and we're going to keep driving it until it won't go anymore. The ride's smooth, and it handles great in the snow. I wish they still made cars this good!

Faults:

Very little has gone wrong with my Beretta. The fuel pump started to go out at 200,000 miles, and the water pump went out at 220,000.

Other than normal maintenance, I have spent less than $500 on the life of this vehicle (1990-2003 and 286,000 miles).

General Comments:

Great car, best I've ever owned. Never let me down, great performance and handling, very good gas mileage considering how speedy it is.

Unfortunately I was T-boned by a drunk at 286,000 miles, but it still runs (despite the bent rear axle).