1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 review from North America
"Never again!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I purchased a used 1997 Monte Carlo Z-24 and within 6 months -the car was only 3 years old at purchase- I had to replace the engine due to the serpentine belt breaking. The new engine cost me approximately $5,000.
Since the new engine has been installed I have had to have the air conditioner repaired on three different occasions due to clogging and one condenser replacement. The common place of misfiring does not seem to be solved with the expensive tune up required.
Most recently I have had the TS sensor go bad, the Sunroof come off the tracks and today I have the ABS light coming on as well as the Security light. As for the security light I am told the key is going bad??? I loved my car, but the costly and continuous repairs far outweigh the joy of owning it.
I had a Dodge Shadow for 9 years and NEVER had a problem.
General comments?
My goal is to have the repairs needed to get the dummy lights off and trade in this disaster on anything except a Chevrolet!!
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| 1996 - Monte Carlo Z-34 3.4L V-6 A pretty car, but don't expect to win the Winston Cup in it |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 59000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 120000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Shadow |
| Date of Entry | 24th February, 2006 |