1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SUPER SPORT review from North America
"My garage will always have a Monte Carlo SS"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The transmission solenoid failed; which caused transmission shift problems. I replaced the part (part # 8634960)
The dash gauge cluster lights too dim.
Center console lid hinge breaks easily.
Poor seal on T-Tops causing wind noise & possible leaks.
Valve seals often fail around 60,000 miles.
General comments?
The 1983 through 1988 Monte Carlos are very special cars. My 1988 SS came from the factory with Camaro Heads, L81 Corvette Cam, Aluminum Intake Manifold, 750 cfm Q-Jet 4 barrel carburetor, Z-28 Fuel Pump, F41 Sport Suspension, 3.73 Posi. rear gear. The engine is a L69 with Valve size 1.84/1.50, flat top pistons & 9:5:1 compression. Only 16,204 SS were produced in 1988; actually produced in 1987. My garage will always have a Monte Carlo SS.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1988 |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 305 V 8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 53000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 54000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Monte Carlo |
| Date of Entry | 15th May, 2005 |