2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Review
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
Questionable throwback styling cues, wobbly handling and characterless interior make this a last-resort coupe at best.
Pros
Large interior, distinctive styling, powerful V6 in SS models.
Cons
Front-wheel drive platform, no traction control on base models.
What's New for 2000
Chevy's personal-luxury coupe is all new for 2000, based on the Impala platform and sporting distinctive, heritage styling cues.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
My love let me down
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2 Dr SS Coupe
Review
I fell in love at first sight with the newer Monte and bought one in 2004. It was an excellent car for the first year or so then things started to go downhill. By 75,000 miles the car started missing and hesitating which seemed to be fixed by frequent tune-ups but the solution was only temporary. Now, with a year left on my 5 year loan, the car has major electrical problems - turn signals only work occasionally, some of the lights in the car quit working, it has troubling power surges that make it stutter while moving and it keeps killing a perfectly good battery. I was advised to dump it soon by a mechanic I took it to recently. And I too had to replace the driver side window switch.
Favorite Features
Stability, handling, spaciousness, looks, sportiness
Suggested Improvements
If they still made them, I'd say the electrical system and the computer.
Driving a beauty
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2 Dr SS Coupe
Review
I have enjoyed driving this beautiful vehicle. It's a real eye catcher, and iI have had numerous compliments on my SS Monte Carlo. Many thanks to the guys at the Chevy corporation. I just wanna jump up and click my heels!
Favorite Features
The style of the body, and the entire interior and exterior.
Suggested Improvements
Make chrome 20 inch rims standard factory furnishments.
I was looking for an Imapla
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2 Dr SS Coupe
Review
I was looking for an Impala, but the salesman introduced me and sold me on the sportier sibling, the Monte Carlo. 85% of the 114,000 miles are highway miles...good miles. The 3.8 engine is as strong as the day I bought, and except for two recalls, only had to replace the drivers' side power window toggle switch. Still gets good gas mileage, 30 mpg in the city. It was also comforting that I did not have to trade it in when I had to put two car seats, on teenager, and a wife into it. It actually had more seating space than my wifes S-10 Blazer. Has the original paint, no problems except for highway debris. I would love to buy a 2008, but going to keep the 2000 until she can't go no more
Favorite Features
A great sports car for the money (at least back in 2000-2). Handling- holds to the road..right and left turns at 40-45 mph without hesititaton. (Ask my wife..she hates it the kids love it.)
Suggested Improvements
Don't hold the the monster back. That little 3.8 cuts out because there's a thing called a governor holding it back.
Felicity's Review
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2 Dr LS Coupe
Review
I love my car! I love the Monte Carlo! She is so sweet, and so much fun to drive. My Monte is so hot, even when she was stock she was so fly and and her curves all in the right places. She drives beautifully and oh so smooth. I sure hope she lasts me my lifetime.
Favorite Features
One of my favorites by far is when you speed up, the radio gets louder to make up for the engine and outside noise. And absolutely the heated seats. I use them everyday, even in summer.
Suggested Improvements
Heated seats in the back. Climate controls in the back. Better stock sound system, like BOSE.
Love the Style, but Hate the Problems
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2 Dr SS Coupe
Review
46 miles after purchase, the computer goes out. Great for 2 years, then the transmission goes out, sunroof gets stuck open and needs to be replaced. Now after a new head gasket from the leaking oil, it leaks worse. The car only has 88,000 miles now.
Favorite Features
Looks great. Drives great!
Suggested Improvements
Needs better quality!
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