Faults:

During startup, the engine revs to 2000 rpm's and then returns to regular idle. After warming it will start to idle erratically. Center console lid broke. Passengers window fell off track.

General Comments:

Car handles well and is very quick.

Faults:

I got ran into the second day I owned it. Just a little bump, which translated into a free bumper paint job. No other problems since I've owned it.

General Comments:

This car is a dream. It looks great, drives better, and sounds the best. My car is basically stock with only the tape deck upgraded to a CD player. I love the interior layout, and all the storage compartments. Seats are very comfortable, and the trunk is quite large. This is the only car I've ever owned, where I find myself just going outside to sit and look at it. It has a subtle yet aggressive stance, and reminds me a bit of a shark. Oh yeah! I love my Monte.

Faults:

The most reoccurring problem I have with the car is that the brakes need constant attention, but I do put allot of miles on the car so that is understandable.

I have replaces the transmission at 199,000 miles. I purchased a used transmission for $800. I have replaced the cam seals, all of them since it is impossible to know which seal is bad. That process requires a J-tool.

I have replaced the gaskets between the engine block and the cam boxes, again this requires the J-tool. When this occurred it leaked oil into the spark plug holes and resulted in having to replace the wires also, $85.

Current problems at 236,000 miles are a window motor passenger side I haven't priced out yet, a leak on the plenum gasket, which I believe is giving me a code on one of my solenoids. In the time I have owned the car I have roughly $950 in parts for repairs. Not counting the things that I haven't got too yet, such and the window motor and whether or not the solenoid pack needs to be replaced with I believe is around $140 for the pack.

General Comments:

I really like the way this car drives, it is comfortable and roomy. It handles very nice once I replaced the Goodyear eagle tires, those had a tendency to hydro plane in the rain. The body has held up nice for the climate where I live and I am just starting to see signs of rust. The leather on the drivers seat has ripped, but that I can contribute to age and wear as the rest of the leather is just fine in the car. For the use I have had out of this car and the cost of maintaining the car I can say this is the best car I have ever owned.

Faults:

Transmission replacement at 80,000 and 160,000 miles.

General Comments:

For the most part, this has been a very good car. It has been very dependable and inexpensive to run on a daily basis. Maintenance costs are cheap when there is a need for repair. Performance is awesome, great acceleration and speed. Seats are comfortable and interior is nicely equipped.