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Used 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Consumer Reviews

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Good does not outwiegh bad

acerfan, 07/05/2006
1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 2dr Coupe
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Mechanically has been decent, no major repairs. Trunk is very roomy and with the fold-down back seats you can fit a lot in this car. Clearance is way too low, and long doors make tight parking spaces impossible to fit in (if you actually want to get out of the vehicle). One cup holder is not enough. Battery is impossible to get to, being under a support bar and the washer fluid tank. The turning radius of this car is the worst of anything post-90's I have ever driven.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

My first car!

CAE, 08/18/2010
1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 2dr Coupe
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

My mom and dad bought this car hoping it would last me through college. Boy oh boy! We bought this car used for $17,000 (it was one year old). It had 22,000 miles on it as it had been a rental car. My dad was very weary, but I couldn't resist the bright red paint and spoiler. Once the windows were tinted and 17" rims were on it was a hot car! Now, 10 years later my first (and only) car just turned over 200,000 miles. I have really loved driving this car. It handles great, but repairs are never cheap (usually due to labor costs). Proper maintenance is key to this car's longevity. The paint is still shiny and the interior still has plenty of wear left on it.

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2.13 out of 5 stars

My first car, worst car.

erigney, 08/12/2014
1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought this car myself with the money I had made from my first job. This wasn't even three years ago and I have probably paid for it twice in repairs. New timing chain. New spark plugs -twice. New spark wires- twice. New Catalytic Converter. Cleaned Muffler. New turn signal switch. Ect. This car has been nothing but heartache. I loved it to death at first, but it's sucking me dry. Still trying to sell it.... Would not recommend.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best Car Ever

Genocide, 03/21/2002
1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 2dr Coupe
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Best Car Ever

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1 out of 5 stars

nasty

c mundie, 04/03/2002
1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 2dr Coupe
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

nothing but problems

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