Used 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Consumer Reviews
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Great car/Though requires maintenance
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.
My Monte
I bought this car new off the lot in 7/96. I love this car. I have 55,000 miles. Change the oil every 3 months and it runs better than anyother Chevy that I've owned. I'm having trouble parting with it for an updated model.
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my '97 monte carlo
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
My car is junk too
Two weeks after I bought this piece of junk i had to have it repainted. The clearcoat was chipping all over the place. Everything was fine for the next year or two, then the seat belts stopped retracting, the air conditioner went out, the fuel pump went out, and the paint on the door started chipping again. In the last six months I have had to have the fuel injection cleaned and replaced. Hmm that seems to be a theme here. May GM SHOULD RECALL THE CAR.
Love My Monte
I have owned my 97 Monte Carlo for over a year now. I have put over 65,000 miles on it, and have had no problems at all. I get 27 mpg on the highways and about 23.5 mpg on back roads. There are days were I am in the car all day long, and enjoy the comfort of the car. I am glad that I found this car.