Howdy Y'all
 

Just wanted to introduce myself to your forum community.

I have many questions to ask but need more time to make them sound somewhat intelligent.

I look forward to much good info from all involved.

Thanks,
Dan

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Hey welcome, what kind of monte do you have?

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Hello, welcome to MCF!!!!

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It is my first Monte Carlo. A 2006 3lt with the 3.9L engine. White with the light grey interior. That interior is going to be a problem with spots and stains so next week I am getting leather installed. It will be easier to clean and last longer I believe.

So far I have put 9,700 miles on it and could not be happier(except for the interior change).

The performance stock is great but I have been looking for a CAI application. Unfortunately there do not seem to be any yet for the 3.9L Monte. I have checked every manufacturer web site and several local outlets but have struck out.

I have another Wbody, a Blk/Graphite 2000 Pontiac GTP 2 dr coupe that I bought new. It has 142,000 miles on it so far and has been a great car to date. Judging by that i hope to have many happy years with my Monte.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...37_3718crp.jpg

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Welcome to the Forum `Dan,
You have a sweet look'in Monte. What is your MPG ?

Hows your performance compared 2 your GTP ?
Share more pic's & your upgrades when time permits.
Safe/Happy miles 2 U.[8D]

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Thanks. My mileage is a solid 28 on the highway, but so far I have averaged 23.5 on every tank. With the price of gas I watch it pretty carefully. The GTP will get 32-33 at a steady cruise on the hwy and average 25 for all around use. Can't beat supercharging for economy and performance.

With 142,000 miles on it the GTP could use a little freshening but it still hauls. Right now the 3.9L Monte is a pretty close match, I think the mid-range is stronger.

I am trying to set up and album so more pix will come.

Thanks.
Dan

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...g/137_3757.jpg

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Click 2 EnLarge[:-]


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Nice work SpaceRider!

That's my new profile pic.[sm=icon_cheers.gif]

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Hey Dan,

WoW, Thanks... I really like your Monte. You took some great pic's of
your new car. I never would have picked White as my color choice, but
yours looks `Rich:eek:
:)Safe/Happy miles 2 U..



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Thanks, I take my camera with me usually and snap as many pics as possible.

I decided on White this time because I have had a run of Black cars and wanted a little less maintenance challenge for a change. Washing the car everytime I drive it was getting old.:D

I find I take pix of unusual situations some don't appreciate.

Here is one of one of my cars next to a mud puddle along the side of the road one morning after the rain. Beauty is where we find it!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...45rtfltcrp.jpg

I visited your web page. I see you are a very creative person. Great messages!

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Hey Dan, that picture is awesome, you are talented ! You are so fortunate to
have some super toys. Thanks for `sharing.
Oh, happy 2 read that U liked my web page.

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And just how many do you have?? I like it... "Z"?

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I'm down to 4 now. The Corvette will be going the way of the dinosaur soon.
I want to unload it while I can still get my money out of it.
Corvette values drop like rocks for a few years and I want to get as much as possible before I rack up anymore miles and or do any damage to reduce it more. It was a blast to own and I enjoy it but really I would rather get an older Vette that doesn't require having so much money invested in.

In one week I picked up 2 windshield chips that will only spread with the summer heat. Parts are ridiculous. They tell me the windshield will run about $1,100 to replace. Tires are 300.00 + each.

It is a fantastic car but impractical. Driving it is very stressful, it seems like there are constant challenges from other drivers.
As hard as it is to believe I enjoy driving the Monte much more.

Face it how often can you go 180+ MPH without it causing a problem.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...127_2744sm.jpg

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I heard the reason `Dan is selling his `Vette is that he got beat by a Yellow Z06:)

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...iderman/DV.jpg

:)Hey Dan, Someone stole your `Vette & took it to the Photo Chop Shop [:-]
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Thanks 4 posting your pic's, they are great



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Ya thats one nice vette

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I know what you mean, I got a chance to test drive the earlier body style Vette & the new GTO on a closed course and I had way more fun with the GTO. My Monte is way more comfortable to drive, BUT, I would give up my comfort to the power any day.

In any case, it's still a very nice car.


So what are the other two? I think I would settle for an older Vette myself as well.

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It's a Joshua Tree out in Arizona, I think

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It is a Joshua tree but it is in the CA high desert, they are also found in AZ.

Just remember "Ultimate power corrupts Ultimately"

There is no question that the power is nice, but it is easily abused. There is more satisfaction smoking someone at a light when they are suprized you whipped them, rather than them knowing you probably will.

I really would rather get a C4 Vette - 1984 -1990 as a car I can mod and enjoy as a hobby car. Having $50,000+ wrapped up in a car just seems to be too extravegent and wasteful. I can pick up a good condition used C4 for less than $10,000 and enjoy it every bit as much and ultimately worry less when I park it in the Home Depot parking lot.

I got the C6 back in October '04 when they first came out and it was really something special to drive. Now it seems there are a lot more of them around and it somehow seems less special. After 28,000 miles and lots of fun it I am ready to look for the older Vette.

The Monte is far more relaxing to drive and I feel that with a few carefully chosen mods it can get THE 3.9L close to 300HP up from the 242 HP stock. It has more than adequate power as it is. Stock it already has owned every V-6 '05 and '06 Mustang that has tried me. After I get the leather interior in it tomorrow I will be much happier with the interior.

My other 2 cars are a Black/Graphite 2 dr. 2000 Pontiac Gran Prix GTP and a Lunar Silver/Grey 2000 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner TRD X-tended cab.

I almost took pix of the Monte and the GTP "W" body twins today in the driveway to post. Now I wish I had.

Here is a pic of the type of C4 I hope to get along with my car. This C4 belongs to my brother in Albequerque, NM. His is a '91.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...today016sm.jpg

Thanks to all for the posts. Compared to many forums this seems like it will be a great place to share my love of cars with others.