1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS review from North America
"A cool looking fun to drive car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The water pump failed at 80000 miles.
Leather in back seat has a small rip in the center.
General comments?
My Monte has been very reliable and cheap to own. Nice stock sound system. Ceiling clearance is low and I am forever rubbing the liner with my head. This car is somewhat hard to see out of when backing up and it has large blind spots. The battery is a pain to replace. The oil is easy to change yourself.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 66000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 89000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Caravan |
| Date of Entry | 8th February, 2004 |