1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS review from North America
"Will buy another one"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Manifold gasket cracked at 102,000 miles and needed to be entirely replaced.
Both electric window mechanisms started to come off the track and had to be entirely replaced, with the driver side first.
Engine seems to run very hot in summer, but cools down while air conditioning is operating.
CD player scratches most of my CD's.
General comments?
Basically I have been very happy with the car since it was new, with the exception of badly designed seats causing backache and fatigue after long drives.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 110300 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Celebrity |
| Date of Entry | 1st August, 2003 |