Just bought a Beretta

drumset5994 · Post by **drumset5994** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 1:04 am

I'm new to the Beretta world, but im opening with open arms. I fell in love with this car, and i feel it was a great deal.

1996 Chevy Beretta, 2.2L 3-Speed Auto

The guy who owned it, I work with...very good friend of mine. His grandparents own a chain of Napa stores in Corry, PA, so everytime the car would break down, he'd get the parts for free, and have them installed.

Here's what i know has been replaced...and thats why im excited.

-New brakes, pads, drum shoes, all the way around
-New brake lines
-New Gas Tank
-New Fuel Sending Unit
-New Alternator
-New Head Gasket 2 months ago

He attempted to keep the paint the best he could, with the matching touch up cans...it looks REALLY good for the price i paid. I'm very VERY familiar with the 2.2L Engine, as i've owned a few S10's in my past that had this engine. It has VERY VERY little rust, and almost none underneith.

I currently drive a Silverado that gets 18mpg. The gas was killing me. I could borrow my mom's S10 with a 5-Speed, but it becomes cumbersome working around her schedule, college, work, and girlfriend. So i stumbled across his Beretta...

...final cost was $965.00

It was for sale for a grand, but i did some computer work for the guy. He's a real good guy.

I can't wait to show you pictures of this car. I've fallen in love with this thing!

rweatherford · Post by **rweatherford** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 8:20 am

Welcome!

zach82 · Post by **zach82** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 5:28 pm

Welcome to the community, it's not as active as it once was, but you should be able to find all the help you need around here. There's a lot of members with an incredible amount of knowledge who are always willing to help.

Sounds like you got a pretty fair deal on that 96 given the condition; how many miles are on it?

drumset5994 · Post by **drumset5994** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 7:38 pm

Its got 120,000 miles. Those dont even flinch me. I've seen/owned S10's with this motor and they went 200,000+. I even knew of a guy who went 512,000 miles before he started to burn a little oil.

Whats your typical MPG out of these cars? Its rated 20/29, but i defenitly think with my slow driving i could easily get 30mpg.

Rodville · Post by **Rodville** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 10:50 pm

Welcome. These cars are addicting so be careful. By the way I thought the 96 had the 4-speed auto.

drumset5994 · Post by **drumset5994** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 3:21 am

I'm pretty sure it came with either option, and this is base, with a 3-speed.

It has P-R-N-D-2-L as an auto shifter, with no option as a 3rd or "Drive"

Post by **Cliff8928** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 2:33 am

2.2s are 3-speeds, 3100s are all 4-speeds

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