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This site isn't large enough to list the things that went wrong with that car. It is literally the worse car I have ever seen in my life. From sensors, to the bad braking system, cylinders leaking, steering easily being knocked out of alignment, the list goes on and on. I spent an average of about 1500 dollars a month on upkeep of this car.
Overall the car was a pure waste of money. When it did run, the ride was nice and the power was great, along with the comfort. However, you'd have to nearly be rich just to keep the car running and in good condition. I definitely would not recommend buying a Monte Carolo.
...And I would recommend that you buy an older, more reliable Monte Carlo.
My son recently purchased a 97 Monte Carlo Z-34. We got a very good deal on the purchase price for our area. The car looks fantastic. It's
Burgundy, tan leather, loaded, with after market 16" rims and tires. Like a said, a great looking car.
Less than 30 days into ownership, we had to replace the fuel pump. Cost: $421.00 for the pump assy. and I had a friend install it for $100.
Every auto parts person I spoke to told me how expensive almost everything is to replace or repair.
I was wondering if anyone else who has owned a 3.4 Z34 has experienced the inflated pricing that we did.
I have a 97 Monte, but it's the lesser LS model. I bought it new. I had a fair share of problems from the intake manifold gasket to alternator to a new gas tank (something with the gas gauge) to most recently the AC needing work. I have an extended warranty so I really don't feel the pinch that bad; I pay a $100 deductible and that's it. I've also babied this car from day one and it looks and rides as well as it did the day I brought it home. The 95-97 Z-34s have the infamous 3.4 liter DOHC 24 valve V-6. That may explain some of the pure hatred some have for this car.
I have recently bought a 97 Monte carlo z34, and it has been an awesome vehicle, it has never broke down or even shown any sign that it has problems, I fell in love with this car the moment I saw it, I am trying to find parts to make it faster, it has some get up and go to it now, but I would like to make it faster, other than that it's an awesome car.
I just bought a 97 Monte Carlo Z34 and I love it! Leather interior, dual climate control, power windows, locks, everything! This car is really fast, also everyone in the family wants to drive my car instead of their own. Anyone who has had problems with the car probably has a lemon, it's impossible to make every car that comes off the line perfect.
I have an 1997 Monte Carlo LS and the fuel pump went. My local garage wanted $900.00 to replace it. I am going to tackle the job myself. I will update you.
I bought a used 97 Monte Carlo with the big engine. This car sucks. I will never buy this model again. Too hard to work on, the engine compartment is too tight. To replace my alternator they had to drop the engine, 3.5 hours labor, and the alternator was rebuilt at 650.00. This vehicle is too expensive for me to operate. Cannot wait to unload this and go back to a reliable Geo Metro.
I have a 96 Monte Carlo with the 3.4 liter engine and it has been nothing but a waste of money. It will not even idle right now and no one seems to know why. If anyone may know why it will not stay running while at idle please comment on it for me.
I'm 17 years old and have a 96 Monte Carlo Z34. It has aftermarket 18 inch rims with low profile tires, aftermarket exhaust, cold air intake, red painted interior, ground effects, very loud system, Dvd player, tail light covers, and an aftermarket spoiler. Here shortly I will be adding an aftermarket 3" cowl induction hood. The power I get from this car is great, I can beat almost any V-6 mustang or camaro and even took a 89 camaro and 67-i think-el camino both with 350's under the hood. What really shocked me was beating a 98 Z28 camaro and a 89 5.0 mustang, that's when I started fixing my car up. The one problem I have with the car is the transmission, I can't keep a good one in this car. I messed the first one up and since then I've had problems. This is probably due to the fact that I'm a teenager and love to street race all the time. Other than the transmission, this is a great sweet 16 gift.
My Mom bought a 98 z34 a couple of years ago. That thing is awesome, other than you have to work on it all the time. She is the fastest mom in town. She can take on any minivan.
I'm very seriously considering picking up the '95 Monte Carlo Z34. After all the comments I've read, however, I have to ask -- Why are the parts so expensive?
I purchased a 97 model Monte Carlo LS. I've had a number of things to go wrong with this car. When we bought this
car one week later it was back in the shop. The list goes
on and on. The list is Valve pan gasket, Alternator, battery, braking system, axle, sensors. If I had it to do
over I would have kept my old car. It's a nice car and
sporty, but every time you turn around it is something else
that goes wrong. I would never purchase another Monte Carlo.
I purchased my Monte Carlo Z34 in February. It has a 3.4 engine and is extremely fast. I'm starting to experience some problems with it now and all at once. My timing belt had to be replaced and it cost $700 to repair. Now my alternator needs to be replaced. That will cost $600 due to the fact that the engine needs to be dropped. I'm very fortunate to have a friend that will install it for me. I have a 12 disk changer that beats extremely loud and no sooner than I got that, this alternator went out. So My advice to others is that if you put extra items in your car such as a CD player, have an amp that can push it or at least have a strong battery. This car is has way too much on it and in it!!!
I bought a 95 z34 for my girlfriend not to far back. Some would call it a cheapie because of the deal we got (2500), but I think it's a better deal than most others. I have myself a 88 mustang and its done nothing but cost me. The only thinkg with her car that's wrong is the radiator replacement (188 bucks) that I took out last week, but that was because a rock hit it on the freeway, mind you the car has 163k miles on it. Other than that it's a good car, read the consumer reports...edmund's gave it an 8.1, so its not as bad as you think. And for those who think the parts are costly, I'd like to remind them that any new car is. An expensive repair is a 1200 dollar tune up bill on a new z28 camaro, which is accurate.
95 Z34 I bought this car 6 week ago, nice car to drive.
But like other cars it has problems number one problem is the alternator, had to change mine yesterday took about 5 hours not a fun job. You don't have to drop engine like the book says. the problem is where its at it does not like the heat that why there a duct to it. Also cheap inter parts door panels and leather. but fun and fast to drive, engine strong.