1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 from North America - Comments

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.

My goal is to have the repairs needed to get the dummy lights off and trade in this disaster on anything except a Chevrolet!!

I have a z34 Monte and it has been in two accindents, it still runs awsome at 108000 miles and when the serpentine belt breaks you do not need too replace the engine only the belt, for future reference! so I am a Monte Carlo lover so I do so implore you to reconsider your thoughts on them and buy a good one (have someone that knows cars look at it first) And you will love it more than any other car you will come into contact with, and do make sure that it is a Z34 with a 3.8 or SS with a 5.3 liter engine!

I have a '96 Monte Carlo Z-34 purchased last year. Unfortunately, my experience has not been good with it. The car is smoking badly right now spewing blue and white smoke which might mean an engine rebuild.

The suspension is a little rough and I think there are more surprises around the corner.

While the car is easy to drive and has some decent power (210 hp), I would not buy this vehicle again, because it is expensive for repairs. It has an overly complicated engine which is difficult to get at (half of the spark plugs are underneath, as well as the PCV valve which means lots of labor to get any repairs done)