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20yearoldcollegeboy, 08/08/2008
1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Since owning this car I have had very mixed feelings on it. Bought when I was 16. It gets me around. A great car if you have the money to fix problems which there are a lot! And each problem cost a small fortune to fix. The car handles well, has a nice ride, people always think its newer than it is (body just started showing small rust in two spots),body holds up well (hit three deer at once, insurance fixed, MPG are decent if you baby the throttle (28 hwy)but can dip as low as 14 in city. Engine seems to be stronger at some times than others, can be fast and very stable, quiet at 75-80 hwy. One cupholder for 5 seats? 1-2 downshift is slow! Occassional trouble starting. It's a 12 yr old car
monte carlo z34
shelbyvillepd232, 06/14/2002
1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
only big problem was the alternator. car handles like a mix between a sports car and a luxury car.
Excellent Vehicle...
Chris Barter, 08/26/2002
1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Z34 has the larger of the two engines....which has had a number of problems. My Monte LS has the 3.1L and has never been in the shop and should last well beyond 150,000 miles. The 3.4L is another story. If your considering a GM product, word to the wise, make sure it has the 3.1L in it.
Ok car
Seanrace, 10/31/2002
1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have only had a few minor problems until recently. A few months after I bought it, car had 50k on it, the alternator started going, luckily the warranty paid for this repair ($600) and 2 years later the theft deterrent system went bad and would not allow the car to start (another $600), car had 75k on it. Recently the car began running extremely rough and it went to the dealer for repair. The Car had 93k on it and it cost me $1100 to fix. Overall I think it has been an alright car. I have averaged 20-22 mpg since I have owned it with no problems other than what has been stated above.
Loud Z34
montez34, 12/07/2008
1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car for almost 5 yrs bought with 78,000mi and it has been pretty reliable, it has never left me sitting anywhere. It now has 133,000 mi and a few problems, it doesn't want to shift from 2 to 3 when cold, shifts fine when warm, replaced intake manifold gasket, timing belt, and rotors. I think this car is fun to drive and looks good even with problems. It had Flowmaster mufflers when I bought it and I put a K&N intake on it and Splitfire plugs, mufflers rusted out about a year ago and it's loud as hell now. I think it has held up to my abuse pretty good though and I hope to keep driving it for along time because it's a summer car only now after I bought a truck.
nothin but trouble
ashamed, 11/07/2002
1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
first set of wires went at about 30k, replaced under warrenty. second set at about 80k. Alternator died at 84,000 miles, water pump and thermostat replaced at 105,000. after tranny went at 110,000 miles I figured I just about rebuild the darn thing and should get a few years of trouble free use, WRONG. I'm on my third thermostat, set of wires, battery, water pump, tires, and the head gasket is shot. I'll never buy another chevy!!
chock full o' trouble
djlotek, 07/04/2002
1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
in less than 15,000 miles we have had to rebuild the engine due to a seal blowing and the oil level warning lights never coming on. The transmission failed and had to be rebuilt. the Theftlock system on the ignition failed and cost us 400 bucks to replace and we jsut got nailed for 500 bucks to replace and ALTERNATOR. this car has been full of problems and very expensive to work on
1996 Monte Carlo
Bamoeller, 12/11/2002
1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Its comfort is good and extras are excellent. The adjustable leather seat conforms nice. and i have had no complaints from passengers (front or rear) The radio is fun to play with especially on the steering wheel. It overall has a sporty look and is fun to cruise the streets in.
Waited too long!
Big Dog, 07/06/2002
1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I traded my Z-34 at 98000 miles. The timing belt, water pump, and altenator all lasted to 97000 miles....I was waiting for 0% financing on a new SUV. Other than my poor timing to dump it the Z-34 was a great car.
My Monte carlo
Monte96, 04/02/2009
1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car from a private seller when it had 100,000 miles on it. That was 8 years ago. I bought this car in November and made a trip to from North Carolina to Wisconsin with it in December. Then we also drove it to Florida twice. I have had intake manifold gaskets replaced twice, but luckily my husband did that himself. I had a problem once with an ignition wire broke and we had to tow it to the dealership to get the "code" to know what was wrong, after trying everything we could think of. Overall, I LOVE my Monte Carlo. It has 213,000 miles on it right now. It is also in the body shop because someone hit me. It is a very sturdy car, withstands damage well.