1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo sport coupe review from North America
"A hot-rodder's car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Coil& plugs - $180
Rear break slave cylinder - $50
Water pump - $30
Radiator - $200
Transmission (wear & tear - replaced with overdrive - $300
Fuel pump - $25
Break master cylinder - $50.
General comments?
Great car, easy to work on and cheap to insure and fix, goes like the wind, roomy&comfortable, reasonable fuel economy (20mpg), and looks good too.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 305 LG4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 180000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 220000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mazda Protege |
| Date of Entry | 20th October, 2003 |