Thinking of buying but...
#1
04-14-2009, 02:28 PM
Thinking of buying but...
First I want to know about how well Monte Carlo's hold up. The Monte Carlo is pretty much a perfect car for me, front wheel drive (good for winter as opposed to rear) two doors, good looking, can fit people in the back. I am close to buying a 2003 SS that I found but before i take the dive I would like to know if there are any manufacturer defects or problems? How do they hold up after they have like 100k miles on them, or any other issues I should be aware of? I would greatly appreciate the help. Thanks!
#2
04-14-2009, 03:13 PM
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Southeast PA
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I have 160,000 miles on my 2000 Monte Carlo SS (same exact engine as the 03 SS)
I have no complaints. This engine (L36 | 3800 Series II) is a beast. You can't kill these engines. They have a great aftermarket, there are plenty of things you can do with these cars. The only problem is the transmission, but you should get close to 120k-140k miles on that before it starts to mess up a little. But with the amount of 4t65e transmissions out there, sourcing a cheap used one to replace yours is maybe $600 worth of work.
But if you can find yourself an 04-05 SS with the SuperCharged (L67 | 3800 Series II) engine, you will probably like it more (if you want power)
Oh and we recently are going to have a small recall, but it's a quick easy fix and there haven't been any reports of the problem, but GM is being precautionary.
I have no complaints. This engine (L36 | 3800 Series II) is a beast. You can't kill these engines. They have a great aftermarket, there are plenty of things you can do with these cars. The only problem is the transmission, but you should get close to 120k-140k miles on that before it starts to mess up a little. But with the amount of 4t65e transmissions out there, sourcing a cheap used one to replace yours is maybe $600 worth of work.
But if you can find yourself an 04-05 SS with the SuperCharged (L67 | 3800 Series II) engine, you will probably like it more (if you want power)
Oh and we recently are going to have a small recall, but it's a quick easy fix and there haven't been any reports of the problem, but GM is being precautionary.
#3
04-14-2009, 03:14 PM
Welcome 2 the MCF : )
Hi New Member `ErJc,
and Welcome to the Monte Carlo Family Forum.
and Welcome to the Monte Carlo Family Forum.
We are bias, and we think the Chevrolet Monte Carlo is the
best kept secrets in the automotive market : )
best kept secrets in the automotive market : )
We don't thrash a Monte Carlo, unless it has been trashed.
If the Monte Carlo was not abused, and was taken care of
it's one of the best purchases you can get for the $.
If the Monte Carlo was not abused, and was taken care of
it's one of the best purchases you can get for the $.
MSNautos.com has a great site with reliabilitity reports
on the Monte Carlo. Check it `out, it will give a
independent reviews, plus prices on the model
that you are considering.
http://autos.msn.com/home/used_research.aspx
click above link 2 connect
on the Monte Carlo. Check it `out, it will give a
independent reviews, plus prices on the model
that you are considering.
http://autos.msn.com/home/used_research.aspx
click above link 2 connect Also, whatever car your purchase, I strongly
suggest getting a CarFax Report which gives
detailed infor on the vehicle that you are interested.
suggest getting a CarFax Report which gives
detailed infor on the vehicle that you are interested.
Check back, and I am sure our member's will
post their opinions/suggestions.
Let us know what you do...`Ok
Good Luck on your purchase,
and in `Life.
post their opinions/suggestions.
Let us know what you do...`Ok
Good Luck on your purchase,
and in `Life.
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