1978 Lancia Beta monte carlo review from UK and Ireland
"Beautiful to look at, a nightmare to own"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
It'd be easier to list things that hadn't gone wrong. Electrics are a nightmare. Turn the engine off after a long run & try to re-start it & it was down to luck whether it would start again. This car is the most unreliable machine I've ever owned.
General comments?
The Monte Carlo is a fabulous looking car. It oozes class & is obviously styled by a top Italian design house (pininfarina, of course) but that's where the praise ends.
This car rotted infront of my eyes. I swear I could see it dissolving on my drive.
The handling in the wet was lethal. This car is a death trap. I managed to spin it on a greasy roundabout at a ridiculously low speed where other cars would simply stick to the road without drama. No wonder Lancia withdrew it so soon.
If you need new parts for a Monte Carlo, be prepared to sell your granny to raise the cash!
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  | High performance and great looks |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1986 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1987 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 78000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 80000 miles |
| Previous car | Triumph TR7 |
| Date of Entry | 8th March, 2003 |