Beretta vs. Grand Prix? (Page 3/3)
The Mechanic AUG 26, 12:17 AM
I'd say GP. We had a 92 3.1 auto. that was a fun car. We sold it when the control arms rotted off. We may get a 5 speed GTP eventually though. I also hate the Quad motors. Had 2 of them spit rods.
Blacktree AUG 28, 01:18 AM
Have you considered getting a Beretta with the V6, and swapping in a 3400 / 3500? That would make for a pretty quick car. And it would be more reliable than the Quad 4.
css9450 AUG 29, 04:02 PM
I had a "regular" Beretta with the 3.1 MPFI engine. Drive it for 13 years. It was a good car and did almost everything better than the car I replaced it with (my Cobalt). In fact, the Beretta only trails the Cobalt by a couple MPGs on the highway. I did however upgrade it with as many GTZ suspension goodies I could get my hands on - springs, lower frame brace.... and a strut tower brace from a Cavalier convertible. Made the car lots tighter. Also added 92+ brakes which are better than the 88-91 version.
Quad Raider AUG 29, 05:01 PM
I drove my GTZ as a daily driver for four years and never had any trouble with the HO Quad. I then drove an '89 Cutlass with the 2.8 V6 for about a year. The Cutlass made me miss the GTZ even more than I expected. The Cutlass was a much heavier car, and the 2.8 had many issues.
EvilSqueezles SEP 04, 09:30 PM
I've owned a GTZ and driven that gen GP. My opinion would heavily sway towards the GTZ. Much more fun to drive to me. It felt light and quick on its feet by comparison. If you go to the Beretta forum there are (or used to be) people making some pretty crazy power out of those little screamer quad 4s. The motor is very easy to work on as well. Main problems I've ever really seen go wrong is head gaskets or timing chains. Neither fix is too bad with the way that motor sits in that car. Upgrade the suspension and lower it a touch the Beretta will feel like its on rails. AND the best part of the car...... the seats

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~James

87 GT (Under Construction)

Madarch Widebody, Kahines tail, 3800SCII.... gonna be fun making threads on those!

pontiackid86 SEP 09, 11:39 PM
turboed grand prix..... if you can find one... its the McLauren built one

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Lunatic SEP 27, 06:34 AM
Do the GTZ all the way! Mine had the Quad 4 with a manual transmission. I got it with the Achieva ACX Quad 4 engine. (A little more HP over stock. 185 I think). Hollowed out catalyst, JET performance chip and slightly lowered. I would easily hit 180 KM/H in third @ 7,500 RPM, no problem! I had zero problems with the car, ever. My mechanic buddy said "never bring that thing here". So one's opinion will differ from the rest. Plus, when's the last time you seen a GTZ on the road? Exactly.