1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 review from North America
"Beautiful, powerful, POS"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine needed to be replaced at 99,000 miles. Transmission is barely hanging on. Don't ever replace the EGR valve, your car will run fine without the $450 bill. New Alternator - $470.
Here is a list of everything that I've ever done to it including new two-tone paint job:
09/30/04 - Alternator
$470 131,000 miles.
02/16/04 - Water Pump $318.50 121,500 miles.
01/24/04 - Brakes $168.73 120,188 miles.
05/08/03 - Stereo Install $102.29 107,154 miles.
05/06/03 - Engine Check $54.53 107,124 miles.
04/22/03 - Brakes $159.79 107,034 miles.
02/17/03 - Diagnostic/Short $79.12 106,200 miles.
01/24/03 - Window/Door $191.97 105,788 miles.
11/12/02 - Diagnostic Hook-up $51.27 105,064 miles.
10/10/02 - Stereo Install $22.94 104,500 miles.
09/07/02 - Tires $375.41 104.057 miles.
08/23/02 - Turn Signal $186.14 103,774 miles.
05/31/02 - Chevy Emblem $20.47 103,000 miles.
05/31/02 - Taillight Cover $89.68 103,000 miles.
03/26/02 - Undercarriage $ 213.79 102,400 miles.
12/18/02 - Idle Valve $53.33 101,000 miles.
12/10/02 - Repaint Car $1,635.25 101,000 miles.
03/20/01 - Engine $3072.67 99,000 miles.
08/07/00 - Water Pump $121.95 85,776 miles.
03/23/00 - Stereo/Neon lights $284.89 76,000 miles.
01/25/00 - Brakes $182.00 73,698 miles.
12/28/00 - Window Tint $229.99 71,500 miles.
TOTAL $ 8,084.71.
General comments?
Car has never ran right since the rebuilt engine was installed and no mechanic can tell what is wrong. I have brought it everywhere. Very expensive too maintain.
Everyone I've talked to, hates working on the old 3.4's because of the complexity to them. Stay away unless you're a wise mechanic.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1995 |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4 OHDC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 75000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 130000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 30th September, 2004 |