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1.63 out of 5 stars

Garbage, Plain and Simple

J.A.N., 05/24/2002
1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 2dr Coupe
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Problems I have and continue to have: Fuel Injectors Replaced - twice, three times in cylinder #3 Power Control Module replaced Oxygen Sensor replaced Spark Plugs/Wires replaced - twice Driver's side window track repaired, falling apart again ABS system failing and doesn't work properly Cooling system problems Transmission slips I could go on and on. Save your money people and don't buy a new one or a used one. These cars are unreliable pieces of junk. Problem after problem. GM should be ashamed to offer this vehicle for sale to the American public.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Great car/Though requires maintenance

kalicoast, 12/14/2007
1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 2dr Coupe
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I really like the Monte Carlo Z34's performance. The 3.4-Liter V6 engine is great and with the Z34 you get that extra umph. I'd say performance wise, on curvey roads, it can turn better than your average car. I find as the person who drives the care 98% of the time that it is extremely comfortable to sit in and relax on long trips. It's very spacious although if your over 6 feet the roof can get kind of low in a hurry. Then after about 5 years of life into the car you start up yearly maintenance and it's not the cheap stuff. I've gotten the brakes completely done twice, lower intake manifold gasket, the entire muffler(s) ($500), driver/passenger windows, moonroof(read below), AC($200)twice.

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3 out of 5 stars

MONEYPIT!!!!

BadMonte, 07/07/2002
1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 2dr Coupe
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This is a beautiful car. Leather interior, roomy, handles nice. Not so great with gas and it is WAY TO EXPENSIVE TO FIX!!!! If you like having Mechanics guessing on what the problems are even after Diagnostics are preformed and willing to pay $5,000 to replace your 3.4L Engine and Transmission all to ride around in a beautiful Monte Z34, KNOCK YOURSELF OUT.

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2.13 out of 5 stars

Problem Car

Kar O, 07/16/2002
1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 2dr Coupe
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I bought my 1997 Monte Carlo Z34 brand new and loved it for one year. After one year it has had nothing but problems with misfiring. It has had 4 set of wire & plugs, fuel injectors, coils and modules, many other things replaced,diagnostics up the ying yang. At least 15 times back and forth to the dealer and no fixes yet. Still today runs horrible and the engine light makes a good night light. I will never buy a chevrolet again nor go to the above dealer ever, ever again.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

my '97 monte carlo

steve ulczak, 07/19/2002
1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 2dr Coupe
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i love my monte carlo. its a great car, and looks sharp. with tinted windows and a few other upgrades, my car looks better than the new model

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