1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS review from North America
"Musclecar wanna-bee"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Always has fuel problems. I have replaced the fuel pump, the filter, blew out the lines and removed and cleaned the pick-up in the tank. It still runs the float bowl dry when I drive hard.
The bolts that hold the exhaust pipe to the manifold rusted and broke off the so I can't fix the exhaust.
A mysterious "clunking" sound from rear end when I hit a bump.
Steering column is very worn. (can "tilt" wheel in all directions!)
The "floor" shifter won't go into park without twisting the steering column!
Most interior switches and handles have broken off or don't work. Also the doors cannot be opened from the outside so I always have to leave a window open...
General comments?
The car is fairly fast once you get it rolling. And mine doesn't handle half bad for a car this size. Although it does have new performance tires.
My 1985 Thunderbird Turbocoupe was faster, got much better milage, handled better, and had 185,000 miles on with no major problems. But Wisconsin rust has taken it away from me!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 305 4V Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 97000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 105000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Thunderbird |
| Date of Entry | 6th August, 2001 |