Would like to get opinions on buying first Monte Carlo
 

Hello, this is my first post. I am looking to get a late 70's - late 80's Monte Carlo and really excited! I currently have a 68 El Camino with a 327 in it and selling because I'm looking for more of a daily driver with better fuel economy. Can you guys guide me to a Monte Carlo or engine size in the years I stated that has the best mpg? Looking to buy a car soon so any post would help a great deal!

if u got the cash go for a 06/07 ss has the v8 and has the displacement on demand from 8 to 4 cylinder mode so u get good mileage with it ifff u drive it on flat roads and dont pass anyone lol ( but yea the 07 i had gave me good mileage mid 20 range if driven with light foot but when i got into it ive averaged 17ish..) but depends on size engine u want and older u get into the more mileage and wear and tear ur looking at unless u can redo her..

Yeah I would prefer an older one, thanks for the info though! Unfortunately I live in the Seattle area and there's not many flat roads here, hills everywhere!

Something like this if you dont want to do what hope4anarchy99 said

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shes a beauti there 04LaVaSS
my 07 was red and had same SS plate on front like urs
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i was born in 77 so i grew up loving the mid 80's monte's.. i have found few over the summer times people selling them on their yards some great shape others not bad some all original and low mileage others not so thing is if u want that era great but know what ur getting into and if u got the means to fix them up then go for it i would still love a mid 80s black monte ss all set up for the strip some day

Well first off you aren't gonna get any mileage out of an 80's era SS. I had an 88SS and 305 with that whopping 180Hp and it sure did like the gas.I had an 86 that probably came with a V6 and switched to a 350 with no computer and it did better and also bored 30 over to a 355.

Thanks to everyone for the input! So trying to find a V6 is the thing to do? I ask because I have heard or read somewhere that certain 8's have equal if not better mpg. I have been looking for strictly V6's on my local craigslist and need to know if certain V8's would be ok too.

I would look for an 80's v6 that is probably your best bet. I don't know how great the mileage will be tho. I would like to see pics of that El Camino you mentioned.

here is my El Camino.

Black 1968 Chevy El Camino 327 Malibu , 4bbl, New Tires and Battery

What do you guys think of this one?

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