1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo review from North America
"A rolling La-Z-Boy"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fuel pump gave out at 77,000 miles.
General comments?
What's not to like. A Monte from this era (when Montes still had style) is a gem to behold. This car is inexpensive and simple to repair. Mechanics actually like working on it for its' "old school" appeal. I got the car for $500 from a woman who had completely neglected it, so it needed quite a bit of rehabilitation. The oil was the color of pitch; just to give you a sense. After a complete tune-up, alignment, tires, ball joints, radiator, fuel filter and a new OEM hood ornament, it's stylin'. Gun metal gray paint. Need I say more?
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3Liter V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 74000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 78000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Van |
| Date of Entry | 13th August, 2004 |