First car, Monte Carlo LTZ :)
#1
First car, Monte Carlo LTZ :)
Just got this for my very first car. I'm 16, got an 06 Monte Carlo LTZ. 3.9 litre 242hp V6. Its very very nice, amazed with the quality of these cars. Bought it with 50,000km, only highway driven by a nurse. I now have the fastest and probably the nicest car in my whole school. Fully loaded too.
Any tips on keeping it in prime condition? I plan to keep this car as nice as the day I bought it. Its almost too good to be true.
Any tips on keeping it in prime condition? I plan to keep this car as nice as the day I bought it. Its almost too good to be true.
#2
Hi Member `Bego & Welcome to the MCF Family.
Wow U R Lucky 4-Sure
The LTZ was only produced in 2006 & you have one of
the few ones made : )
Explore the Forum & you will find many thread on how to
take care of your AweSome Monte Carlo.
WoW 1st car....Happy 4 U.
Where are you located ? Do you plan on any modifications ?
The 3.9L is a powerful V6 and the VTT is awesome.
Look 4ward 2 your future posts.
Wish you safe/fun/fast miles.
Don't gamble with your Driver's License
Wish U Good Luck...EnJoy your new 2 U Monte Carlo LTZ
#3
AWESOME first car! Congrats. Stick around. You'll learn a lot.
Tips to keep it in prime condition:
- Wash frequently, wax twice a year (spring and fall)
- Don't beat on it. Having fun is one thing, but don't go smokin' the tires off. Just be gentle.
- Run the recommended octane (I believe regular is fine in your car).
- Always perform scheduled maintenance on time. (ie. oil changes and other fluid changes)
- Regularly rotate the tires
Do you have any mod plans?
Tips to keep it in prime condition:
- Wash frequently, wax twice a year (spring and fall)
- Don't beat on it. Having fun is one thing, but don't go smokin' the tires off. Just be gentle.
- Run the recommended octane (I believe regular is fine in your car).
- Always perform scheduled maintenance on time. (ie. oil changes and other fluid changes)
- Regularly rotate the tires
Do you have any mod plans?
#4
Hi Member `Bego & Welcome to the MCF Family.
Wow U R Lucky 4-Sure
The LTZ was only produced in 2006 & you have one of
the few ones made : )
Explore the Forum & you will find many thread on how to
take care of your AweSome Monte Carlo.
WoW 1st car....Happy 4 U.
Where are you located ? Do you plan on any modifications ?
The 3.9L is a powerful V6 and the VTT is awesome.
Look 4ward 2 your future posts.
Wish you safe/fun/fast miles.
Don't gamble with your Driver's License
Wish U Good Luck...EnJoy your new 2 U Monte Carlo LTZ
I am very interested in increasing the power of my Monte, but I'm not sure where to start. I want cheap, but effective mods.
Also, could anyone enlighten to me as the difference between a regular LT and an LTZ?
#5
To minimize stone chip damage I'd recommend a 3M clear "bra" for your car. I don't like the look of regular bras though so I don't recommend those. Check out ebay.
http://shop.ebay.com/items/?_nkw=3m+...ar+b&_osacat=0
http://shop.ebay.com/items/?_nkw=3m+...ar+b&_osacat=0
#6
To minimize stone chip damage I'd recommend a 3M clear "bra" for your car. I don't like the look of regular bras though so I don't recommend those. Check out ebay.
http://shop.ebay.com/items/?_nkw=3m+...ar+b&_osacat=0
http://shop.ebay.com/items/?_nkw=3m+...ar+b&_osacat=0
#7
Click below link for infor/review/models of the
Awesome 06 Monte Carlo
http://www.edmunds.com/chevrolet/montecarlo/review.html
click above
Also, we have several Member's with the 3.9L & I'm sure
they will post their suggestions about peformance for your Monte.
Explore the MCF & U will find.
Also, they make molded mud/guards 4 the Monte,
but they must be painted to match.
Do you have horses, besides the awesome horses of your
242 HP Ltz
242 HP Ltz
#8
You got decent rims, don't worry. We all buy aftermarket ones (though I'm still running my stock 16s)
The difference between the LT and the LTZ is drastic. basically the engine 3.9 compared to 3.5 and the LTZ comes with every available option as standard. Such as premium sound, better engine, little things here and there.
Just keep the car very clean, and don't be stupid in it. Transmissions are a lot more expensive than showing off is worth it :P (trust me on that one haha)
My car is 9 years old, with WELL over 160,000 miles or 258,000 KM and people think it's an 04 or even an 05 sometimes.
The difference between the LT and the LTZ is drastic. basically the engine 3.9 compared to 3.5 and the LTZ comes with every available option as standard. Such as premium sound, better engine, little things here and there.
Just keep the car very clean, and don't be stupid in it. Transmissions are a lot more expensive than showing off is worth it :P (trust me on that one haha)
My car is 9 years old, with WELL over 160,000 miles or 258,000 KM and people think it's an 04 or even an 05 sometimes.
#9
Click below link for infor/review/models of the
Awesome 06 Monte Carlo
http://www.edmunds.com/chevrolet/montecarlo/review.html
click above
Also, we have several Member's with the 3.9L & I'm sure
they will post their suggestions about peformance for your Monte.
Explore the MCF & U will find.
Also, they make molded mud/guards 4 the Monte,
but they must be painted to match.
Do you have horses, besides the awesome horses of your
242 HP Ltz
242 HP Ltz
#10
welcome to the MCF Bego. you'll learn lots on here, i know i have. i have in the past, lived on gravel for many years and it is not friendly to a neat freak like myself. like rickakated10 mentioned, get the 3m clear bra for your front end. i would also recommend good splash guards if you don't already have them and putting that 3m clear bra on your rocker panels and behind your wheels to further prevent rock chips. i will also suggest washing underneath your car to minimize the dusty buildup.
i have a very similar vehicle to yours so if you have any questions i would be glad to help. just pm me any time.
i have a very similar vehicle to yours so if you have any questions i would be glad to help. just pm me any time.