1981 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau review from North America
"Monte Carlos Rule!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Bell housing cracked on starter.
Brake line snapped off.
Floor has been redone.
Cross member has been repaired.
Passenger side rear frame must be replaced.
Needs Paint :)
General comments?
I bought this car in December for $400.
It wasn't in the best of shape, but I figured a monte for 400, I couldn't go wrong.
I have now been in the process of totally going over the car, and repairing (restoring) it. Why? Because it is an awesome car!!
I could not have found a better car for myself. It handles like a dream, accelerates pretty fast, and isn't too bad on gas for a v-8. (10k per Litre)
I have done most of the work on this car myself, and at very little cost. I will soon be doing a full body job to it, as well as several coats of new paint.
A beautiful Monte for far less than 1 K and a bit of work!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1981 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 267 V8 small block Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 63000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 70000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 13th June, 2002 |