I just traded in 2005 Dodge Ram Hemi for a 2003 Monte Carlo SS. I'll post some pics soon thought I would say hello. This is my first car so I'm not sure what I'll do to it yet, performance and visual upgrade for sure.

 

[align=center]Hi Hemi528cuda. from Milwaukee, WI., and Welcome[/align][align=center]to the Monte Carlo Family Forum.[/align][align=center]Look forward to hearing more about your 03 SS, and[/align][align=center]seeing your pictures.[/align][align=center]What was your reason for purchasing the Awesome Monte Carlo ?[/align][align=center]How many miles? Color ? Options ?[/align][align=center]Wish you happy/safe miles in your SS.[/align][align=center]from `Space[/align]

 

hey, welcome to the site

 

I bought the car for the better gas mileage, my truck was getting around 11-12 mpg the Monte on my last two tanks was 18.7 and 18.5. I bought the car with 35200 miles, the car is black with leather, sunroof, heated seats, dual climate control, power seats, keyless entry. I think the first order of business is the u-bend delete and a K&N filter.

 

[align=center]Hi Hemi,[/align][align=center]Two great selected `Mod's for your low miled Monte Carlo SS.[/align][align=center]They should help with performance & better MPG's.[/align][align=center]Some members report over 30+MPG's on road trips with there 3.8L.[/align][align=center]The 3.8L has been proven to be bullet proof with proper care & maintainance : )[/align][align=center]It's a Tried & True V-6....4-Sure : )[/align][align=center]Look forward to your future posts, and we all would love[/align][align=center]to see pictures of your Black Monte SS : )[/align][align=center]Good Luck,[/align][align=center]`Space[/align]

 

Checkout my pics. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3073988

 

Welcome Mike from WI. Nice color Monte! (not that I'm partial or anything, this Intimidator SS being my SECOND black 6th gen').
You must be doing all in town driving, cuz you should be able to get mid to upper 20's with that EASILY! I averaged 24.5 with my '01 SS LE, and 23.5 with this car. You should get 28 on the highway.

 

Your right, I do 95% driving in the city. Frist tank was 18.7, second was 18.5, the thrid tank I did a little more hiway driving and got 20.5.