Time to let my monte go.

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#11

08-17-2011, 09:03 PM

BigPana

Join Date: Nov 2010

Location: Killeen Tx.

Posts: 1,067

I know the feeling I bought my 02 SS back in Nov and already have little over $1,300 in repairs and $600 in tires and $150 in blubs. I say give it one more chance with a Monte in better shape hope it works out for you !

#12

08-18-2011, 10:13 PM

05MonteLS

Join Date: Oct 2010

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posts: 211

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Originally Posted by Taz

What ever you do buy, don't get something with the 1999-2004 3400 engine. You'll have constant issues with that too. But then again, you'll have constant issues with almost any car you buy now-a-days. Just do us a favor. Don't buy anything with a huge coffee can/fart pipe exhaust and an aluminum wing bigger than the trunk lid.

Quote by "trewyn15":

this one's really hit or miss, i've had no problems so far (83k), i almost want it to happen tho so i have more of a reason to pull it all off, instead of just wanting to put my ported manifolds on

I haven't had any issues with mine either.. I had the LIM gasket replaced (when car was under warranty still) but to be honest, the engine has been more reliable than the electrical system..

#13

08-18-2011, 10:19 PM

Mike 00LS

Join Date: Nov 2010

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Originally Posted by Taz

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Originally Posted by trewyn15

this one's really hit or miss, i've had no problems so far (83k), i almost want it to happen tho so i have more of a reason to pull it all off, instead of just wanting to put my ported manifolds on

It really is. I really think it's all up to how well the car has been maintained, I mean, mine has 62k (but the previous owner didn't drive it much) so mines in better shape than others. But with any cars you have to expect problems.

#14

08-19-2011, 05:49 PM

Curtis24682007

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Join Date: Mar 2011

Posts: 87

Well I sold her yesterday for $3600. I'm kind of sad to see her go. Now I'm back looking.

#15

11-09-2011, 11:53 PM

04chevyboy

Join Date: Jun 2011

Location: Whitney Point,New York

Posts: 1,577

I'd go with another monte!

And get a ss so you dont have to deal with the 3400 motor.We had one in our impala had to change head gaskets in 2009,guy who owns it now helps me work on quads,trucks,etc and he just changed the head gaskets last saturday again!