1976 Dodge Monaco review from North America
"A Reliable Land Yacht"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have not experienced any major or minor problems with the car, except for a slight lack of power from the engine.
General comments?
This car is a very heavy land yacht, and it rides like a sled. It has an extremely comfortable interior that is very large and roomy.
Although the engine runs a little on the rough side and lacks some low end power (easily fixed), it is a true gem.
The 2-barrel carburetor on the V-8 360 has helped keep the mileage above 10 MPG. This is amazing for a car of this size and age.
Since many of these cars were destroyed in the movie The Blues Brothers (they served as the police chase cars), I am hoping to keep mine in like new, original condition. I am also looking for other 1976 and 1974 Monaco cars as they are even better than the 1975 Buick I recently sold for restoration.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1976 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 360 cubic inch V8 Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 29250 miles |
| Most recent distance | 32300 miles |
| Previous car | Buick LeSabre |
| Date of Entry | 23rd September, 2002 |