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“The Car I Wish I'd Have Never Wrecked.”

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06/23/2008
Reviewing: 1996 Used Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2 Dr LS Coupe

I just sold the car for parts after the transmission went out in August, 2007 which I think was caused by getting hit by a Jeep in May, 2007. It always got anywhere between 24-29 mpg. To this day I wish I'd never wrecked it or else I'd still be driving it today.

Pros — Roomy, ran great, got great gas mileage. Also, had plenty of power for a car that weighed 3,300 lbs.
Cons — Cost me $450 to put intake gaskets in it.
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“Torch Red, Nice Car”

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Brandon2889 recommends this car
06/09/2008
Reviewing: 1996 Used Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2 Dr LS Coupe

good car, reliable , just not fast enough

Pros — sharp looker, great system in it.
Cons — not fast enough
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“My Mothers Car”

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Bryce43 recommends this car
05/20/2008
Reviewing: 1996 Used Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2 Dr Z34 Coupe

average performance, has a rev limiter of 4000, and the interior is quite large. very big car as well, and the 3.4l is a touch noisy for the usage of it. (even though i know it is a Z34) quite slow of the start, but grabs after 2000 rpm, and picks up quicker... not the best rendition of the famed montecarlo, but its a car...

Pros — has the same styling as the lumina, so parts are abundant. large interior room, and loads of luxury features9that were not standard in 1996) has buttons on the steering wheel... and the same stereo as the 2001 GMC sierra lol
Cons — it has the same styling as the lumina, and the car has a rev limiter. long front & rear overhang, and long wheelbase... not the montecarlo that i expected to drive
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“Got It On Craigs List :)”

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Jessica981 recommends this car
04/27/2008
Reviewing: 1996 Used Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2 Dr LS Coupe

its a good car, got through the winter..havent broken down yet wish is nice. I like it alot.

Pros — its a good car
Cons — don't really have one
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“2 Wheel Drive”

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Leticia14 recommends this car
03/29/2008
Reviewing: 1996 Used Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2 Dr LS Coupe

2 door front wheel drive cd player/AM/FM radio, air/heat,electric windows

Pros — great performance car
Cons — no great gas mileage
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“The Car With The Unfixable Engine”

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02/23/2008
Reviewing: 1996 Used Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2 Dr Z34 Coupe

The Car drives good up to about 85k, then the check engine light comes on that it's misfiring, and almost every sensor goes bad.

Pros — Easy standard maintenance
Cons — Tune-ups are a pain because you have to remove the intake manifold to change 3 plugs.
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“Decent”

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01/08/2008
Reviewing: 1996 Used Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2 Dr LS Coupe

not good on gas

Pros — looks
Cons — gas mileage
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“So So”

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11/04/2007
Reviewing: 1996 Used Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2 Dr Z34 Coupe

2 trannies and a hard to diagnose miss....its a pain

Pros — decent power
Cons — hard to get performance parts for it......
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“Tire-smoking Power And Supermodel Looks”

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littlehorn recommends this car
07/26/2007
Reviewing: 1996 Used Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2 Dr Z34 Coupe

The 1996 Chevy Monte Carlo Z-34 is a racy, NASCAR-inspired two-door sport coupe.  The vehicle has ample power from the 3.4L engine, and the available exterior and interior accessory options make for a very personalized vehicle.  

The LS coupe came with a 3.1L V-6 engine, which is known for blowing head gaskets (same engine as the Chevy Cavalier).  The Z-34 is an excellent powerhouse which is hard to work on, based on how it is sandwiched into the engine compartment, but which on the whole will not spend too much time being worked on anyway, as it is a driver, not a trailer queen.

The interior on these is large enough that a tall guy can drive the car comfortably (a problem for me with newer cars).  This is what drew me to the vehicle.

Pros — Lots of power, sporty look, interior quality good.
Cons — Basic maintenance hard to perform -- spark plugs hidden under cowling at rear of engine, require intake manifold removal to access back 3 plugs.
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“I Love My 1996 Monte Carlo Z34”

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Author recommends this car
02/15/2007
Reviewing: 1996 Used Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2 Dr Z34 Coupe

The best car I have ever owned.

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