1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 review from North America
"Black on black"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
O2 sensor at 224000 miles.
Fuel pump at 221000 miles.
Water pump at 221000 miles.
Worn seats.
General comments?
Love it. I've replaced parts as needed since I got it. It's pricey but cheaper than the Ford. Still gotta change the wires but it still hauls. These cars are NON-INTERFERENCE engines. They do not fry the valves when the timing breaks.
I'm sure it could happen, but if you're hitting 6000 rpm and stuff breaks, well, you're gonna harm other things.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4 DOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 190000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 225000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Ranger |
| Date of Entry | 6th February, 2009 |