I hear ya! Traded my 05 Mazda3 in on a used 06 Monte, and havent spent a second looking back. As for the Monte being one ofthe ten worst cars, obviously noone has consulted any of the people who actually drive a Monte Carlo. Before I bought this car, I went online and looked up reviews of the car by actualpeople. More often than not, these people were extremely satisfied with their car, and the value they received for their money. Sure the car won't win any rally championships, or corner on a dime, but it is a full sized sport coupe (and a fine looking one at that no matter which generation you drive). One should also look at the long term satisfaction and reliability of thesecars. How many older Montes are on the road as compared to other cars which have long beenRIP in some car graveyard? I live in Canada, where winter is veryhard on cars, and I see many older Montes on the road here - a testament totheir build quality and overall reliability. You've allgot something special in your Monte Carlo - be proud. Even though it may only be our little secret [sm=smiley2.gif]

 

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Monte Carlo receives an exterior freshening for 2006, including revised front and rear fascias, new headlamps, and new tail lamps. Updated mechanical items include two new V-6 engines and revised suspensions. And, for those who want more, there’s a new SS version that features a 5.3L small block V-8 engine. Inside, there are revised instruments and controls, a new family of audio systems, standard OnStar telematics, enhanced ABS and traction control systems, dual-stage front airbags, and available side-impact airbags.


Invoice Price Range: $18,602 - $24,092
MSRP Range: $20,330 - $26,330
Average Down Payment*: $5,127
Average Monthly Payment*: $431
Average APR*: 7.92 (67 months)
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Initial Quality: Top 3 in Midsize Sporty Car Segment
Appeal: Top 3 in Midsize Sporty Car Segment

 

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I gotta agree with what's been said.

Who ever wrote the Monte was one of the worst cars built never drove/enjoyed one.

They must be a Hugo or Vibe lover or something?

 

I would put my 2006 Monte up against a Toyota or Honda any day with regards to quality. Not sure what year Monte you have, but have you looked a the 06 & 07's yet? GM is putting out some phenomonial (spelling?) cars now and the quality and tolerances are well in line, if not better, than our foreign counterparts. I don't understand what the draw is to Honda or Toyota, why would I want to drive something that half my neighborhood has and the styling is very unnoticable.

Also, ifI'm not mistaken people had families back in the 70's and 80's when coupes where everywhere! I remember having to do the very complex task of pushing the back of the seat forward to get in the back of my mom's '79 Monte, then again in her '84Regal, and wouldn't you know I had to do the same in her '87 Cutlass. That's probably considered child abusein today's world. [sm=outcold.gif]

[sm=sorry.gif]Sorry if I went off on a little tangent here, I'm just passionate about my Monte!

No offence to anyone!

 

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Great Car for the Money
Date Posted: 04/13/2007
By: T Aodd
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DETAILED RATINGS:

Performance:
9
Fun-to-Drive:
9
Build Quality:
9

Comfort:
9
Interior Design:
9
Reliability:
9

Fuel Economy:
9
Exterior Design:
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2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LT 2dr Coupe w/3LT (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
Review
After a year and a half of driving this car, I have mostly good things to say about this car. GM seems to have improved their build quality over the past few years of Monte Carlos. I have had no mechanical problems whatsoever. I love the strong pulling V6, decent gas mileage, and the 8 speaker audio system.
Favorite Features
240 hp V6, MP3/ipod compatible audio system, dual exhaust
Suggested Improvements
Bigger instrument panel [/align][align=center][/align][align=center]
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