1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Overview
The 1984 Monte Carlo seemed to represent a renaissance of sorts: a muscle car, emissions-standards-be-damned type celebration of...
The 1984 Monte Carlo seemed to represent a renaissance of sorts: a muscle car, emissions-standards-be-damned type celebration of horsepower. Sales for the base sports coupe soared.
The base engine remained a 229-ci V6 rated at 110 horsepower (In California there was a 231-ci Buick V6 option rated at 110 horsepower limited amount were produced). The standard V8 was a 305-ci rated at 150, and the standard SS was a 305-ci HO V8 rated at an impressive 180 horses. The only option was the unpopular 350-ci V8 diesel engine, rated at 105 horsepower.
Changes for the 1984 Monte Carlo included optional bucket seats in the SSs model.
What owners say
"Overall, owners of the 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have a strong appreciation for its style and driving fun. Many highlight the car's powerful engine options and performance, especially when upgraded. Owners rave about the aesthetics and handling, making it a joy to drive. However, there are common complaints about gas mileage and interior quality, with some feeling that the car can be underpowered in its base form."
-immediate takeoff, -instant throttle response, -takes hard turns well -accelerates through and out of turns exceptionally well, -corvette cam, -extended A arms, -rear spoiler (not a ricer spoiler, actually increases performance and downforce) -engine sounds beautiful (anything with 4 or 6 cylinders is incomparable in how they sound) -automatic transmission with manual override (instantaneous upshifting and downshifting, -when car makers today say a new car is fun to drive, they are wrong. this car defines fun to drive, even without a screaming fast engine
February 14, 2011Really nothing bad about the car minus the gas consumpstion. I would like for the front seats to be better adjustable but I can take care of that with aftermarket seats. Other than that Im pretty happy with it all in all.
January 23, 2012i love my car. the 350 v8 in it will run forever. its a beautiful car and its performance is excellent! the interior is insane. its like somebody put it in a garage for 25 years and didnt touch it. the sound from that engine is like noise from heaven.
September 16, 2008What owners say
-immediate takeoff, -instant throttle response, -takes hard turns well -accelerates through and out of turns exceptionally well, -corvette cam, -extended A arms, -rear spoiler (not a ricer spoiler, actually increases performance and downforce) -engine sounds beautiful (anything with 4 or 6 cylinders is incomparable in how they sound) -automatic transmission with manual override (instantaneous upshifting and downshifting, -when car makers today say a new car is fun to drive, they are wrong. this car defines fun to drive, even without a screaming fast engine
February 14, 2011Really nothing bad about the car minus the gas consumpstion. I would like for the front seats to be better adjustable but I can take care of that with aftermarket seats. Other than that Im pretty happy with it all in all.
January 23, 2012i love my car. the 350 v8 in it will run forever. its a beautiful car and its performance is excellent! the interior is insane. its like somebody put it in a garage for 25 years and didnt touch it. the sound from that engine is like noise from heaven.
September 16, 2008Lots of get up and go with the 305 motor, lots of leg room, smooth ride, great looking car,
April 6, 2008Fun car for cruising, going to shows, racing your friends. Looks great and is fast. Paint in perfect condition, motor bright and shinny, lots of chrome, clean interior, great sounding mufflers, good rubber, t tops do not leak, great car.
May 15, 2013I really like that this car is fun to drive and isn't the worst thing I've driven when it comes to gas mileage. Had it to drag strip last fall and was really consistant and had a ton of fun with it.
March 1, 201480s performance, other than GM turbo cars, was lacking. My Monte SS has an upgraded rearend, a T400 trans, and a 383 Lunati balanced and blueprinted stroker kit putting 310hp and 356lbs of torque to the ground. Gas mileage would be my only complaint, but it's a blast to drive!
March 31, 2013Performance- decent good brakes Gas mileage- 9 mpg Fun Factor- loud and can get sideways real quick Motor- 283 small block chevy stock Wheels- Z-28 off of a camaro Build- old motor leaks a tad bit of oil but runs fine
October 16, 2009A solid vehicle. Passed down from my father to myself. It could use a little work here and there but overall it's fine ride. The gas mileage is less than desirable but the engine itself is solid car. But it's mostly sentimental.
September 16, 2009The weak sauce 305 ci motor that came in this car was dragged down by all the emissions crap they put on it; 185hp for a V8? The I4 in the Golf GTi makes 200hp. Other than that I think the G-body Monte Carlo SS is one of the best looking cars of the 20th century. Build quality was actually quite good- for 1984. By todays standards the interior is horrendous with big gaps and bad plastics. Aside from being underpowered the motor is also probably the first thing to break in most of these cars.
January 15, 2008Trims & specs
Base MSRP $11,102 | Seating 6 |
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Base MSRP $9,340 | Seating 6 |
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