1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS review from North America
"A stylish, fun, interesting looking car for those that want the muscle car mystique on a budget"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The center console has issues, mostly with the lighter "vanishing" into the nether-regions, floor carpet seems to be wearing rather quicky, the trunk seems to "stick" when opened from remote or the oddly placed drivers side under dash location, factory CD player, in one word, blows (will be replaced soon).
General comments?
Let's be honest, it's a sweet looking car. Sure, it's a two door Lumina, but there are so few of them out there that people can't believe that it's actually a Monte Carlo. The car has power, as well as that appeal that people will ask you about it. I totally cannot complain, as I had a Cavalier who's engine blew up at 77,000 miles, and the payment I have on this machine is $100 less a month. If I'm going to gripe, OK, the dashboard is cheesy. A grocery getter type of dash. In my opinion, a Cavalier looking dash would have been more fitting to this beast. The only car that I have owned that that would give my old 1993 Dodge Duster a run for it's money. Have to say, I like it.
One question... was a manual transmission offered?
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 33000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 37000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 29th May, 2004 |