ray wrote:
> Masospaghetti wrote:
>
>> Ok, I know both are cheap chevys, but was wondering if either was
>> reasonably decent and reliable cars.
>
>
> They're similar cars under the skin.
> Mostly same engine/tranny combos.
> Very similar looking suspensions.
>
> Wife's Beretta has been pretty durable, but the factory paint peeled
> off, the door panels were crap, the lock up torque converter solenoids
> die on a regular basis, the brakes are junk, and it's gutless*.
>
> That said, it's never left us stranded. It's now a "backup car."
>
> Still no rust.
>
> More room than a Cavalier.
>
> *gutless: 140hp and 0-60 in 9 seconds doesn't impress me much. My
> other car is a lot faster.
>
> Ray

What tranny do you have? 9 seconds doesn't seem that bad for me...my
current car does 0-60 in about 12.5.

Btw, thanks everyone for opinions.