Jimmy, I wrote down everything you suggested and i will be asking those questions. Thank you very much. I'll post the "answers" he gives me here. Also, if i like what i hear i am going tomorrow to look at it, one hour drive. I will take pictures of everything and anything in that car. He offered to jack it up as well to "test" the posi and also so i can see the frame and such. And 77gp That is what I'm thinking. I'm not buying this for a show car, and i wont be putting thousands and thousands into it. Im turning this into a "decent' daily. My commutes are no longer than 15 minutes anywhere I go so gas is no HUGE issue.

 

So i spoke to the guy tonight, he now mentions it needs a brakeline, battery, and the "surface rust" is now a hole in the quarter panels. Im awaiting on the VIN he's going to text me but as of now it looks like I'm going to pass on this. Is there a way for the administrators on this board to change the title of the thread and make it a log? im thinking this might be a good guide for anyone buying a 4th gen.

 

you can go and check it out , trow a ofter tell him you have to do alot of work , point out everything wrong with the car and lowball him for $1000 take it or leave it .Good luck

 

the entire rear end is rotted. Horribly. I'm giving up on this one. Its hard because im completely carless at the moment. My wife and i just share our 04 stratus. the search continues I guess. I've had a rough few years (07-2010) and I'm kind of rewardign myself by driving a car I've always wanted, I dont think thats too much to ask for lol. But I'm gonna keep searching. Hopefully I find a good one. Im dying for a 86-88 ss. the only other one Id want is a 78 with a 350

 

Not sure what your budget is or how far you can travel but this seems like a decent car...

Chevrolet : Monte Carlo | eBay

 

Hi, I am new to the board and I see that this is a very old post. But I am so happy that I found this post. I am trying to find the vin number on the engine of my 2001 monte carlo. Would this be the appropriate spot on the engine for the 2001?

Thanks,
Susan