1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z-34 review from North America
"This car is a near-luxury vehicle that can move in comfort and style"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Five years later this car looks and runs as if it were new.
Gas mileage is the only real fault in this car. It feels like I'm filling up constantly.
General comments?
The cabin is very luxurious for what I paid for the car. Leather wrapped seats and steering wheels, and very nicely visible control panels and gauges.
215 horsepower let you get from point A to point B in good time. Acceleration comes best after 3000 rotations per minute.
Trunk and passenger space is bountiful. I can fit two big guitar cabinets in the trunk using the fold down rear seats for extra space.
The stock stereo is pretty good, which is an important factor for me.
The exterior is very nice. It is a very streamlined design that is sure to catch an eye or two, especially my red one. The four exhaust tips add to the sporty elegance. With "Z-34" on the rear people will know that your capable of some serious speed.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 35000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 37000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford F150 |
| Date of Entry | 22nd April, 2002 |