1976 Chevrolet Monza 2+2 review from North America
"The post-74 Vega (and it's derivatives) ain't so bad after all"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front brake pads wear out about every 12-15,000 miles.
General comments?
Engine is hydraulic lifter post-74 Vega 2.3 with staged OEM Holley 5210 2 bbl.
Indestructible, unlike it's predecessors. 1-2 up-shift @ 3400 RPM; 2-3 @ 4400 RPM - go figure...
Coolant temperature never went past 190 F.
A/C always blew ice cubes.
Trans/drivetrain was never an issue.
Thankfully not much body roll, even with the base suspension as there is not much suspension travel - surprising smooth road cornering prowess (rear end nicely planted; front end not a tread grinder) eroded quickly when the road got bumpy.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1976 |
| First year of ownership | 1979 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1983 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 30000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 70000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Nova |
| Date of Entry | 13th August, 2003 |