1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 review from North America
"Awful"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I bought the car 2 weeks ago with 70,500 miles on it. The car had a little trouble steering to the right. I put aside some money to fix it. Let me take a deep breath and begin. This car SUCKS. Chevrolet SUCKS. Detroit SUCKS.
First off it leaks oil from every crevice of its worthless body. Rack and pinion steering cost me 300 bucks plus another hundred to fix the pressure hose it busted.
Driving home, this car gets awful mileage and DOES NOT have 215 HP. It has more like 115 HP because it is slower than my friends Hyundai.
Brakes are HORRIBLE.
I parked at 7 11 to get a Coca Cola, when I got out the car wouldn't drive, number 6 cylinder was misfiring, had to get it towed. 120 bucks.
Radiator was gunked up with old dex cool. Had it flushed, on the way home I parked and got out for a second and my car was blowing coolant all over the place. Busted water pump. 250 bucks.
I have owned this car for 2 weeks! 400 miles! And I have put 1000 dollars worth of repairs into it. And now, I'm going to get rid of it because this might be one of the worst cars ever made. Never ever buy a Chevy Monte Carlo ever if you're a smart person.
General comments?
AWFUL AWFUL vehicle.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4 DOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 70500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 70900 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Passat |
| Date of Entry | 5th September, 2008 |