1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 review from North America
"Couldnt even get me to 99k.."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Altenator died again after 2 years of purchase from 'quality GM parts'.
Though well washed and waxed, its rusting pretty well.
Car doesn't even run anymore, sits in the driveway.
The water pump is leaking.
The engine overheats.
The engine fans sometimes stay on when you turn off the car.
Transmission is trippy.
Interior lights flicker.
Replaced the brakes 3 times in 5 years.
Electronic windows get stuck open at times.
Air conditioning only works on the left side of the car.
General comments?
GM built a god awful car when they assembled this piece. The thing couldn't even get me past 99k. I could write a book on all the things wrong with the car...
First off it didn't even make it to 100k before the dealer said the thing is shot. I treated it like my baby, but that didn't matter. The altinator was replaced 2 years ago and now it is broken again. (great product GM!).
To just focus on the design flaws, the car is very heavy and the shocks and suspension they used on it isn't adaquate. The car leans into turns which makes your feel like your about to come out of your seat. Plus it has a rough drive, you will feel every bump.
The heating system isn't sufficient for cold Vermont winters (yet the car was made in Canada)
The headlights are so dim. It is a scary to drive it down country roads at night. My dad almost crashed it in a ditch because of this.
The only good qualities this car has is the engine is strong (when it chooses to run) and the radio is decent. That's about it.
Never, I mean NEVER buy this product.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 55600 miles |
| Most recent distance | 98412 miles |
| Date of Entry | 27th January, 2007 |