My name is Wade. I sell school buses in Iowa. I am no mechanic but willing to try some minor fixes. I am 46 years old and just recently bought a 2002 Monte Carlo SS. I plan to drive it until my son turns 16 in 10 months and then give it to him. Since 2005 I have had the best luck with Nissan Altima's, 4 of them totaling 1.4 million miles collectively. I was driving a 2008 that had 255k on it and was planning on giving it to my son in Feb when he turns 16. Well I hit a deer and long story short is I started looking for a different car I could use until FEB. Could not find an Altima anywhere that was older than 2010. Like I said they are good cars. Then I came across this '02 Monte with 195k miles. The body and interior were pristine! The engine and tranny seemed solid thought it was obvious a little work as going to have to be done. Figured I get it mechanically sound and he will have a great 1st car.
I am looking forward to finish up the work on this car and seeing how long he can make it last.
Than you for reading my info.

 

Welcome to the forum. I know you are going to love this car and might not want to give it up so easily.

 

Welcome to the forum

 

Wish my first car was a Monte SS. You must be a great Dad.

 

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Welcome to the forum Wade!!

 

Hi Wade;
The Monte Carlo was my sons first choice for his Car. He inherited his Sisters Car a Pontiac Grand Am and I let him drive that until I could find the Monte.
I have owned mostly GM cars all my life and have driven several to well over 300K. However maintenance is the Auto's friend for longevity. It is also a good idea to teach your son all the little tricks you have learned about cars.
I recall when my daughter took drivers Ed. and then got her learners permit and informed me that she would be driving now. I said yah, right when you pass my test?! She ran to her mother and said what does he mean by that? I told her I would teach her to drive the car when it is out of control. I did that and today she is a good driver I feel safe riding with her, she lives in Colorado and told me about a year ago about something that had happened on the road and she remembered what I told her and she said it worked.
My son on the other hand has to learn it by himself? Go figure.
Monte Carlo should be a good car, take the cell phones away before you let him drive. It will save the car and your son.

 

Hello Wade. Welcome to the forum!

 

Welcome to the Forum..

 

Welcome, my one Monte has half the miles of what 4 altima's gave you.