1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS review from North America
"Like a rock... sitting in my driveway"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I purchased my 1997 Monte Carlo in the summer of 2000 and it's been trouble ever since. Months after I signed the papers most of the interior lights quit working and a funny noise began appearing from time to time from under the hood. The Chevy shops around here tell me that they can't figure out what is making the noise and why (that's what I like to hear) but it is more than likely normal! Also, this car doesn't like certain fluids during certain times of the year. In the summer, it drops oil, in the winter it prefers to drop power steering fluid. I've replaced the power steering pump 5 times in 2 years! And if that wasn't enough, the transmission is begining to slip. = (
General comments?
The car is VERY easy on the eyes, but looks aren't everything.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 47000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 107000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 3rd March, 2003 |