Used 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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great car!
luvu2_much, 10/12/2009
Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new in Oct. of '02. I have since given this car to my son with over 120K miles. Other than normal maintenance I have not spent a dime on this car. Great ride, excellent in the Ohio winters, and 30+ mpg at 70mph on the interstate. Solid feel to the car, nice stock stereo, and it handles very nice for a large coupe. I would definitely buy another one of the same year if I could find it with lower mileage. A great car for the money!
"Competition Yellow" paint competed w/my wallet
dscarchick, San Francisco, CA, 07/18/2014
Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought my yellow Monte Carlo SS used in 2007 and owned it until 2012 when I threw it on my bankruptcy with only 3 payments left (I had good reasons). When I 1st bought the car it was a blast! so much fun to drive, so much get up n go, so roomy for being a 2 door car, decent gas for a supercharged V6 etc. Then the issues started. I went through 3 catalytic converters which were NOT covered by warranty and there was no explanation as to why they kept going out. Then I had issue after issue with the cooling system. A radiator, 2 temp sensors, 2 cooling fans, water pump, hoses later, it STILL ran hot. Then driving home one day I heard a POP and there went 3rd gear. This car was unreliable...
Disappointed
Collins, 01/26/2009
Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Beautiful, fun car to drive. Very disappointed in the resale value. Have had catalytic converter replaced (under warranty), PassLock security system failed, BCM unit went bad, power steering and brakes needed replaced, cooling system problems, and ignition system had to be replaced, all within the first 60,000 miles. Now the windshield fogs up, no cause detected by 2 certified mechanics. Fuel mileage is better than normal with 26 city, 35 highway.
GOOD BUT NOT GREAT
MR.G, 03/05/2010
Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Bought car used with 34000 miles.First thing i did was,replace front rotors and brake pads,second thing i did was flush the GM antifreeze from engine and went back with regular green anti freeze.I did this because the GM antifreeze will damage the cooling parts in engine and has a gum building inside cooling system.The third thing I did was replace the turn signal device on the steering column.The original broke one night and I could not dim my headlights.Cost was over $500.00.
still styling and smiling
stillrollin, 02/28/2010
Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have a Dale Earnhardt edition and have been pleased. 95k miles and still goin. other than routine maint.and cat.converter.Recently had to change the t-stat,but after 94k, no problem. Haven't changed brakes or even wiper blades, don't know what's up with that, crazy. Peppy and still stops on a dime. I really don't drive aggressively. But nice to know I could when I need to. My girl loves the seat warmer. When she's washed and polished,well it's Black!More than I expected.