Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 5.00 votes

Price Paid:  $26000.00 from Tim Lally

Year / Model Reviewed:
2004 Monte Carlo SS

Strengths:
Power Styling (I am partial to the black) Mileage Value Quiet ride Roomy

Weaknesses:
Interior could use some chrome trim or accent. Chrome wheel options would be nice

Summary:
Great value for the money. I traded my 2000 Monte SS in for the 2004. The 2004 is basically the same except for a few minor improvements. I love the styling and ride. Great combination of performance and family sedan. Quiet and comfortable with more than adequate power for a large car. I added a K&N air filter for a little extra boost. 30mpg on highway. Steering is responsive and corners well. If you are thinking about one, get it this year because the re-skin for '05 doesn't look too good.

Similar Products Used:
1995 Monte Carlo LS 2000 Monte Carlo SS 2004 Impala

Price Paid:  $24000.00 from Used car dealer

Year / Model Reviewed:
2004 Monte Carlo

Strengths:
Comfortable drive, fairly good mileage. Trunk is huge and is able to accommodate a wheelchair.

Weaknesses:
For a V6 it doesn't have as much power as I thought it would. Heavy doors. Back seat is hard. If you're over 5'7" there's not much leg/height room on the passenger side.

Summary:
I've had it since 2005. I've had problems from day one. The main problem is the shifting. I've complained to the dealer several times about it not shifting properly. Just as it is about to shift gears it makes a "thunk" sound and I can feel the vibrations through the gas pedal. The problem only starts once it has warmed up a bit. Dealer said it's not the transmission, but I have my doubts. The problem started while the car was under warranty and, of course, the warranty is over now and the problem is occurring more frequently. I just had a transmission flush, but that didn't cure it (filter wasn't changed as apparently that's the old way of doing it). So the next day I took it to a transmission shop and they did a diagnostic on it and 2 codes popped up which indicated internal damage. So now it's back to the dealer next week. There's only 89,000 kms on it. Last year I took it to the dealer for an MVI and wound up paying over $800 for some steering part that just had to be replaced. I've never had a problem with the steering. Another problem, and this will sound weird, is at times it feels like it is going to "slip" off the highway (worse if it is raining). I can't explain it any better. I've bought new tires, had bushings replaced. It just doesn't feel secure driving it at 100 kph+.

Similar Products Used:
Grand Pre, 2 previous Monte Carlos

Price Paid:  $8500.00 from Private Seller

Year / Model Reviewed:
2003 Cheverolet Monte Carlo LS

Strengths:
A well built car. The ultra smoothe 3.4 liter V6. The power. Good Value. Found one at a great price. Avaliability of parts.

Weaknesses:
Cruise Control. Traction Control Not Working. Radio Lettering rubbing off. Rear Seat Axcsess.

Summary:
This is my first car, and i got it as my 16th birthday present from my parents. The car runs nice and the car is very fun to drive. I got the car with 53,200 miles on it. The engine is ultra smooth and quiet. Even though this is an LS with the 3.4 Liter V6 and not the SS it handles well. There is only a few problems with the car. The first is that the cruise control sometimes won't work and other times it works very well. The other problem is the front wheels will spin in loose gravel even though the car has traction control. The third problem is the interior lettering on the radio is coming off. The last problem is the rear seat axscess. The rest of the car is wonderful.

Similar Products Used:
2003 Chevy Impala LS
2003 Chevy Camaro LS

Price Paid:  $20000.00 from Herb Easly Chevy

Year / Model Reviewed:
2003 Monte Carlo SS

Strengths:
Acceleration, looks, Sound system

Weaknesses:
None

Summary:
I love this car. I am a Chevy man all the way. The acceleration is awesome and the looks are the best. Handling is another excellent quality. A true sports car all the way.

Similar Products Used:
2001 Chevy Malibu

Price Paid:  $22000.00 from Bale Chevrolet

Year / Model Reviewed:
2003 Monte Carlo

Strengths:
Great gas mileage for it's size. Comfortable to ride in and drive.

Weaknesses:
Haven't found any yet.

Summary:
This is the 3rd Monte Carlo I have had. My first was a 1970 model and was hooked on the car. My 2nd was a 1998 and it was the best car ever until I got this 2003 Monte Carlo. This car is not only nice to look at but is comfortable to ride in and drive on long road trips.