1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS review from North America
"Nice looking, great driving car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
1. Replaced alternator at about 70,000 miles.
2. Replaced alternator again at about 70,020 miles.
3. Replaced alternator again at about 80,000 miles.
4. Replaced A/C compressor at about 70,000 miles.
5. Replaced A/C compressor again at about 75,000 miles.
6. Need to replace again. : (
7. Plastics in interior broke (ashtray, Volume knob on radio, console etc...).
8. Seats starting to wear badly (small rip in drivers seat).
9. Sometimes the windows will not go up or down.
10. Replaced drive belt at 38,000 miles.
11. Replaced Battery twice.
12. Replaced spark-plugs, and wires at 72,000 miles.
13. Passengers door lining is falling apart. (Fixed it with super-glue)
14. Repainted front bumper after paint started peeling.
15. Carpeting on drivers side is starting to wear slightly.
General comments?
After Fixing all these things, except one, the car looks great, and runs better than ever before.
I love the car, and even though all those things happened, I will probably buy another Monte Carlo. (NEW SS with supercharger) ;)
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 32400 miles |
| Most recent distance | 91784 miles |
| Previous car | Buick Regal |
| Date of Entry | 23rd September, 2003 |