1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Reviews - Page 4 of 9

I had the alternator go about a month after I bought it, which is good considering the kilometers on it. Since then I have replaced all 4 rotors and brakes, which is a necessity for the foundation of any car.

The only other problem or repairs on this would be seat repair and struts. Other than that, the girl who owned this car took great care of it.

First and best vehicle I have ever drove or owned.

And for those of you who like power, or think the Monte Carlo's don't have it, well the 3.4 can beat a 3.8 Mustang, so don't kid yourself.

Alternator at 132K.

Previous owner wore brakes down to the vents in rotor at 126K.

Exhaust Crossover Pipe at 132K.

This Car is quick, quiet, so very comfortable, big, and it handles very well for such a heavy FWD car. The trunk is HUGE. The engine is very low maintenance, the ride is so smooth and quiet.

I bought the car in rough shape with 126K from the previous owner and after a little TLC shes the finest black beauty around.

The looks are amazing mine is an LS with Alloys and the overall looks are amazing.

The Engine is quiet, low maintenance and can take any of the beatings I put it through.

The Cabin area is huge. I owned a Corolla before and this car feels like a bus compared to it. Its got enough room to transport 18 tires in a COUPE!!!

Overall I love this car. It starts every day, no check engine lights, no hesitation, no problems, and it looks good while doing it.

Altenator died again after 2 years of purchase from 'quality GM parts'.

Though well washed and waxed, its rusting pretty well.

Car doesn't even run anymore, sits in the driveway.

The water pump is leaking.

The engine overheats.

The engine fans sometimes stay on when you turn off the car.

Transmission is trippy.

Interior lights flicker.

Replaced the brakes 3 times in 5 years.

Electronic windows get stuck open at times.

Air conditioning only works on the left side of the car.

GM built a god awful car when they assembled this piece. The thing couldn't even get me past 99k. I could write a book on all the things wrong with the car...

First off it didn't even make it to 100k before the dealer said the thing is shot. I treated it like my baby, but that didn't matter. The altinator was replaced 2 years ago and now it is broken again. (great product GM!).

To just focus on the design flaws, the car is very heavy and the shocks and suspension they used on it isn't adaquate. The car leans into turns which makes your feel like your about to come out of your seat. Plus it has a rough drive, you will feel every bump.

The heating system isn't sufficient for cold Vermont winters (yet the car was made in Canada)

The headlights are so dim. It is a scary to drive it down country roads at night. My dad almost crashed it in a ditch because of this.

The only good qualities this car has is the engine is strong (when it chooses to run) and the radio is decent. That's about it.

Never, I mean NEVER buy this product.