1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo z34 review from North America
"A fast reliable sports coupe for the money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Air conditioning was a problem.
The allignment is a problem.
Gas guzzler.
General comments?
The car is really a pleasure to drive. When I bought the car I had a hot air intake system put in. I also got black taillight covers and chrome exhaust tips to make the exhaust more noticeable. I paid 5,000 for the care and it really pushes a punch for the buck. I do 45mph in 1st, 90mph in 2nd, and I hit the governor at 120mph in 3rd.Also to let you know the car is a 4 speed automatic. If you remove the governor I wouldn't be suprised if the car could hit 150mph. My brother has an Acura 3.0 cl and when we race he loses by at least 2 carlengths everytime, its really depressing (lol).
The sound the car makes also with the intake is incredible, eyes turn all the time. I haven't lost a race yet, but I want to eventually because I want to put money into the engine and be able to see a speed difference before and after the work is done. Overall though the car is a dreamcar, especially for a first car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4 liter V6 Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 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 | 80000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 93000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 19th December, 2002 |