The drivers side power window came off the track. The fix cost me about $100 with labor and parts.
The center console lid hinge broke and I had to buy a whole new lid from GM dealership and it was not cheap. The console generally has a cheap feel and other parts of it have broken (like the cigarette tray lid) that I have not bothered to fix yet.
Some of the interior has a cheap and cheesy plastic look and feel to it, but this is typical of most GM cars.
I have the top loaded model for 1998 which has every conceivable GM option on it.
Overall, I am extremely happy with the car's performance. The acceleration power from the 3.8 liter V6 is incredible with 200 hp and yet the engine is still amazingly quiet. It competes well with most any car that has a small V8. Handling is very good, but the ride is a little too soft for my tastes.
I love the look of the dual exhaust, other cars know you mean business on the road.
Sliding power sunroof is a great feature on those hot summer nights cruising in the city or country!
I have owned a 1998 Monte Carlo Z-34 since June 2005 with 73000 miles, it has been a great car and no new problems have occurred since the purchase. It now has 82500 miles (Dec. 3 2005). When I bought it, it needed struts or strut mounts, sunroof needed to be tightened, and also either needed tie rods or steering wheel alignment to align the steering wheel.
So far and for 9000 miles those problems have not effected the handling of this sporty coupe, and have not prevented any of the cylinders from producing all of it's 200 horsepower. I have also owned a 1998 Grand Prix GT and the Z-34 is much faster and handles better, but the Grand Prix is better at holding it's value. I am selling it in Autotrader. com for only $4,900 as-is or $5,500 fix-all. My number is 616-299-3210, you won't be disappointed.
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