View Poll Results: Which Year Monte would you order New ?
1st Gen - I will post model/options/color
17
21.25%
2nd Gen
4
5.00%
3rd Gen
5
6.25%
4th Gen
17
21.25%
5th Gen
8
10.00%
6th Gen
10
12.50%
Updated 6th Gen 2006-2007
19
23.75%
Voters: 80. You may not vote on this poll
`Dream Choice of a New Monte ?
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 6,433
I voted 4th Gen. V8 and RWD. How can you loose with a combo like that?
The (1988) SS model came from the factory with 180 hp (134 kW).
2006-2007 3.5 L 211 hp SAE (157 kW)
(and from reading the wikipedia thing- as low as 110 hp w/ a v6)I love the styling on the 4th gen's, but the lackluster factory powerplants would really turn me off on getting a brand new one- given all the other options.
Last edited by bumpin96monte; Apr 24, 2009 at 10:33 PM.
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 6,482
From: Southwestern OH
I voted upgraded 6th generation cause I would love a V8 SS Monte.
That was before I realized I could vote for a 4th generation Monte. Which I would LOVe to own an '87/88 SS or an '86 aerocoupe. Since I already own a V8 '86 Monte I need to specify my wants.
Just wondering where this photo was taken or who found it posted on the net?
Cause I see Cort's blue '87 LS setting back there.
PS. The white Monte featured in the photo looks like a car owned by a man named Mark Smith from Illinois. Mark's car is a clone SS. Not that this fact detracts from Mark's car cause even as a SS clone his car is A-1.
That was before I realized I could vote for a 4th generation Monte. Which I would LOVe to own an '87/88 SS or an '86 aerocoupe. Since I already own a V8 '86 Monte I need to specify my wants.
Just wondering where this photo was taken or who found it posted on the net?
Cause I see Cort's blue '87 LS setting back there.
PS. The white Monte featured in the photo looks like a car owned by a man named Mark Smith from Illinois. Mark's car is a clone SS. Not that this fact detracts from Mark's car cause even as a SS clone his car is A-1.
Last edited by rj; Apr 25, 2009 at 07:54 AM.
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 6,482
From: Southwestern OH
Taz, I didn't know any 1st generation Monte came with swivel buckets? I know the 2nd generatons did. (bought a set for a former girlfriend for the large sum of $25 at a local salvage yard and put them in a '57 Chevy that I bought for her. a car she kept when she dumped me)
Monte Of The Month -- September 2009
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 3,279
From: Bushkill, PA
first gen all the way, eather a 70 or a 71, 454, buckets, console, black interior, 4-speed, 12 bolt posi w/ 4:10 gears, no a/c, no power windows or locks, no vinal top, of course i would add amarican racing torq-thrusts, headers, turbo mufflers, heads, a torqer intake and a big ol holly carb, 700 + CFM. top it off with a chrome air cleaner housing & maching finned aluminum valve covers, and some stickers in the 3/4 windows would finish the look, ( you know there good for like, 2 HP apeice, right? lol ) and i think i would order it black, but i have seen some in a coppery orange color ( like stacy davids "copperhead" truck) and it looks SWEET!!! maby as a respray...
you know what, theres a triple black 71 a lil ways from my house, guy wants $4,000 for it, restored driver w/ 350, bench seat, and auto on the tree..... but im doin the buick, so that has eaten up any funds i have!
you know what, theres a triple black 71 a lil ways from my house, guy wants $4,000 for it, restored driver w/ 350, bench seat, and auto on the tree..... but im doin the buick, so that has eaten up any funds i have!
Oops. You're correct. My mistake.
Originally Posted by [COLOR=red
Taz[/color];125190]Oops. You're correct. My mistake.
I have great `Respect 4 the person that admit's their mistakes.
I've made many 4-sure, but I do my very best 2 learn from them,
and not repeat.
I wonder why they stopped mak'in swivel seats ?
_____________________________________
Thanks 2 all Member's that contributed to this
"Dream Monte Carlo Thread Topic"
We wanted 2 C what member's would select `if they
could order a new Monte of any year produced.
could order a new Monte of any year produced.
Each year & model offer's something difference to
the consumer/owner. Just like `Life, we all
have different taste/style's, & GM Chevy Div., sure
has given us many choices in selecting the Monte of our `Dreams.
the consumer/owner. Just like `Life, we all
have different taste/style's, & GM Chevy Div., sure
has given us many choices in selecting the Monte of our `Dreams.
What I choose, may not be what you choose,
but isn't that what is so great in our World.
"Freedom of Choice"
It sure would be a dull World,
if we all had 2 drive/own
the same type of vehicles.
Look 4ward to more member's voting in the polls, to
see what their selection of a New Monte will `be.
but isn't that what is so great in our World.
"Freedom of Choice"
It sure would be a dull World,
if we all had 2 drive/ownthe same type of vehicles.
Look 4ward to more member's voting in the polls, to
see what their selection of a New Monte will `be.
Wish the reader of this a Happy Day
Thanks `much R.J.,
My grandfather & his senior citizen gang taught the Bum's & I that if
we wanted Respect ? ~> We must `Give Respect.
We've found their teachings to be true. Oh, & our teacher's/mentor's, acted their words.
Oh, & our teacher's/mentor's, acted their words. We have learned so much from our diverse MCF membership.
(I know, we gota get `off the island more : )
(I know, we gota get `off the island more : )
Thanks R.J., 4 being a Super Contributing Member
to our Monte Carlo Family,
Our family would not be the same witihout U~:
..4-Sure.
to our Monte Carlo Family,
Our family would not be the same witihout U~:
..4-Sure.OK, member's, have you chose your new Monte ?
Last edited by Space; Apr 26, 2009 at 05:57 PM.
STILL SLOW
Monte Of The Month -- May 2010
Monte Of The Month -- May 2010
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 7,082
From: Nubraska
I want a 1986 SS.
Definetly black, with orange or red accents on the car. With black interior of coarse.
Day I got it home Id drop a nice 383 in there.
(Id have to have a matching GNX)
Definetly black, with orange or red accents on the car. With black interior of coarse.
Day I got it home Id drop a nice 383 in there.
(Id have to have a matching GNX)