1979 Chevrolet Monza review from North America
"I got a lot of walking accomplished thanks to this car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Driver's side door bushings were shot and I had to lift up the door while closing it with the knee.
The headliner kept sagging.
I went through four or five left front rotors in 3 years.
General comments?
This car was specifically bought to ship to the Philippines while I was in the service. While the car took some abuse due to the roads over there, the headliner, brakes, AC, etc. were problematic and the build quality of this car was rather inferior in comparison to more contemporary vehicles. With credit to GM, I did own a 1979 Caprice, which was a faultless car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1979 |
| First year of ownership | 1985 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1988 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.2 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 3/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 45000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 80000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Caprice |
| Date of Entry | 14th February, 2005 |