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Nothing but bad news
Nannygoat, 08/21/2002
1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It has been nothing but problems: alternator, spark plug wires (twice), spark plugs, power windows (twice), power door locks, driver's reclining mechanism, door padding, center console, power steering, transmission. I have sunk about $5-6K into this car in the 4.5 years of ownership. Only 67K miles. Don't bother seeking a refuge with GM "customer service" either. They just tell you to get lost.
DON'T invest your money in these cars
cemjr149, 08/06/2002
1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had more trouble with this car than I can describe in this box. 2 alternators, numerous sensors, electric door locks don't work($150 each to fix), electric windows work half of the time, volume for radio turns off whenever I turn the steering wheel, spark plug wires had to be replaced twice. Vacuum pump needs to be replaced now($350.00). Dealer has replaced many other parts to make it idle correctly before determining the vacuum pump was bad and charged me for all of the parts and labor while he was guessing. I wouldn't recommend this car for anyone and my car is not an isolated case. Do your research before buying a Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Great
ASR, 01/01/2004
1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought htis for my first car this is a great car it's reliable and gets great gas milage it's also good for people w/ long legs
Not a Bad First Car! 96 Z34
Rick , 12/11/2008
1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is not a bad first car, I enjoy driving it. It has power for a v6. Nice looking vehicle, and the gas mileage could be better. But I get about 19 mpg. Wish the body and underbody was more stable. So far I have replaced, (tps sensor front and rear struts, strut bushings, oil pan). Transmission is only good for about 80,000 miles. I love the vehicle though, it is worth the 6,000 I paid for it. Bought it at mileage 60,000 miles and now has 145,000 and still strong! Keep fluids up to date, and this vehicle is nice! Bought the car from my father back in 2005, am the second owner! I will never get rid of this vehicle!
Shoud have been better
galoot, 04/09/2002
1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The spark plug wires started going bad at about 20K miles. At about 40K and 5 trips to the shop they were all replaced. After a recall notice i waited for another 1 to go bad. So i had the dealership replace all 6 wires. After going in 6 times chevy has replaced all the wires twice. It didn't cost anything but, after 6 trips i got pissed off. If you have to pay to have the wires replaced on the Z34 it costs a lot because they have to take the intake off to get to the back 3 wires. Another problem is the alterator. It went bad at 51K and agian at 104K. It is under the engine. So it gets hit with dirt and goes bad. Only a shop can replace it. The engine has to be lowed to replace it.
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