1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS review from North America
"Underated"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pump failed at 52K (car wasn`t driven much by previous owner)
Valve guide seals started leaking around 65K (common with old pushrod chevys)
TCC solenoid went bad at 78K (Easy, replaced myself)
Heater core blew this week (IT`S AN 18YR. OLD CAR!!!)
Owned for 9 1/2 yrs.
General comments?
This car has an aura about it that some people just don`t get.
Was designed so that Chevrolet could still have an edge in NASCAR.
V8 engine with 4-barrell carb sounds sexy.
RWD... meaning when you stand on it from a stop the rear tires can sing a song and second gear is a fun fish tail.
No it wasn`t/isn`t the fastet car around, but the full frame allows you to install as much power as you can possibly bear. (Very easy to modify)
If you love the muscle cars from the 60`s, but don`t want to spent a fortune on one, look into the 83-88 Monte Carlo SS.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 HO Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 88000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford F150 |
| Date of Entry | 2nd November, 2005 |