New here...Should I buy this '95?
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New here...Should I buy this '95?
Hey guys/gals,
My brother's fiance has a '95 Z34 for sale. It's got 140,000 miles on it, but it is in pretty decent shape. It's white with a black interior, (leather) and that's in good shape too. She wants $1000 for it. Now, onto the bad...
She claims the motor 'stalls' every now and then and she'd have to restart it. Sometimes it wouldn't do this months...other times it would do it a few times a week. (??) The car needs tires badly and brakes. But other than that, it seems to be pretty solid.
Is this a decent buy or no?? I'm leaning more towards no.
My brother's fiance has a '95 Z34 for sale. It's got 140,000 miles on it, but it is in pretty decent shape. It's white with a black interior, (leather) and that's in good shape too. She wants $1000 for it. Now, onto the bad...
She claims the motor 'stalls' every now and then and she'd have to restart it. Sometimes it wouldn't do this months...other times it would do it a few times a week. (??) The car needs tires badly and brakes. But other than that, it seems to be pretty solid.
Is this a decent buy or no?? I'm leaning more towards no.
RE: New here...Should I buy this '95?
Hi Jon & Welcome to the MCF
Any car for $1K that runs is a great buy, plus the bonus,
it's a Monte Carlo.
If you know a mechanic, I would have him/her check it out,
but $1,000 sound like a super deal.
Search out the forum, & use the MCF Search Engine to
learn more about the Monte's.
Wish you good luck...Post some pictures.
Let us know what you decide.
`Peace Out, `Space
RE: New here...Should I buy this '95?
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Reliability Ratings 95 Monte Carlo Z34
Reliability data provided by industry-leading Automotive Information Systems. For more information, consult the Reliability FAQ or read About Reliability Ratings.
Ratings Key
Minimal Problems
Moderate Problems
Significant Problems
1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Reliability Rating
Category
Rating
Comments
Engine
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Fuel Injectors, the EGR Passages and the Timing Belt and Idler Pulleys. Failures of the Fuel Injectors and EGR passages apply to the 3.1L and 3.4L V6 engine. Failures of the Timing Belt and Idler Pulleys apply to the 3.4L V6 engine only. Any of these failures may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Fuel Injectors is estimated at $126.00 each for parts (total of 6) and $136.50 for labor. The cost to clean the EGR Passages is estimated at $10.00 for parts and $65.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Timing Belt and Idler Pulleys is estimated at $225.00 for parts and $487.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Front Wheel Speed Sensors. Another problem on this system is the motor pack assembly for the ABS. The cost to repair the Front Wheel Speed Sensors is estimated at $39.00 each for parts (total of 2) and $78.00 each for labor. The cost to repair the ABS Motor Pack is $295.60 for parts $134.00 for labor for a 3.1L or 3100 engine. The labor for the 3.4L engine is $266.50. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Ignition Lock Cylinder. This failure will prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Ignition Lock Cylinder is estimated at $50.00 for parts and $97.50 for labor. This price does not include the price of the new key for the lock cylinder which can range in price from $30.00 to $45.00. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Accessories
Occasional p
Reliability Ratings 95 Monte Carlo Z34
Reliability data provided by industry-leading Automotive Information Systems. For more information, consult the Reliability FAQ or read About Reliability Ratings.
Ratings Key
Minimal Problems
Moderate Problems
Significant Problems
1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Reliability Rating
Category
Rating
Comments
Engine
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Fuel Injectors, the EGR Passages and the Timing Belt and Idler Pulleys. Failures of the Fuel Injectors and EGR passages apply to the 3.1L and 3.4L V6 engine. Failures of the Timing Belt and Idler Pulleys apply to the 3.4L V6 engine only. Any of these failures may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Fuel Injectors is estimated at $126.00 each for parts (total of 6) and $136.50 for labor. The cost to clean the EGR Passages is estimated at $10.00 for parts and $65.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Timing Belt and Idler Pulleys is estimated at $225.00 for parts and $487.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Front Wheel Speed Sensors. Another problem on this system is the motor pack assembly for the ABS. The cost to repair the Front Wheel Speed Sensors is estimated at $39.00 each for parts (total of 2) and $78.00 each for labor. The cost to repair the ABS Motor Pack is $295.60 for parts $134.00 for labor for a 3.1L or 3100 engine. The labor for the 3.4L engine is $266.50. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Ignition Lock Cylinder. This failure will prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Ignition Lock Cylinder is estimated at $50.00 for parts and $97.50 for labor. This price does not include the price of the new key for the lock cylinder which can range in price from $30.00 to $45.00. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Accessories
Occasional p
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RE: New here...Should I buy this '95?
hey, welcome to the site, for 1000 bucks seems like a good buy to me
you can do brakes on that thing for less than 200 bucks for everything (and thats good quality)
as for the stalling, is the check engine light on on it??
sounds good to me though
you can do brakes on that thing for less than 200 bucks for everything (and thats good quality)
as for the stalling, is the check engine light on on it??
sounds good to me though
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