1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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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.
Published Aug 9, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
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by Michael C
Mar 01, 2014
I 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.Mar 01, 2014
by Anonymous
May 15, 2013
Fun 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, 2013
by Daniel J
Mar 31, 2013
80s 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!Mar 31, 2013
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by Michael C
Mar 01, 2014
I 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.Mar 01, 2014
by Anonymous
May 15, 2013
Fun 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, 2013
by Daniel J
Mar 31, 2013
80s 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!Mar 31, 2013
by Anonymous
Jan 23, 2012
Really 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.Jan 23, 2012
by Kevin S
Feb 14, 2011
-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
Feb 14, 2011
by Matt D
Oct 16, 2009
Performance- 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 fineOct 16, 2009
by Barry D
Sep 16, 2009
A 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. Sep 16, 2009
by Bill F
Feb 06, 2009
This car is FAST I have the engine built up mad.
I havent drivin it in a few years and really need to get it out and burn some more off the tires, thats the problem with this car is that i just have to go fast when i drive it, its all or nothing and way fun when I do.Feb 06, 2009
by Andrew J
Sep 30, 2008
Guys this car is amazing.It can be white, black or a blood red with pin striping down th side. And if you reallly want to get rare....look for a monte carlo ss aero. Only about 3000 were made. I would sell my left arm for it. Its my favorite car.Sep 30, 2008
by Stephen M
Sep 16, 2008
i 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.Sep 16, 2008
by Kyle S
May 31, 2008
its a overall nice car all it needs is a little paint and it will be greatMay 31, 2008
by Darlene G
Apr 06, 2008
Lots of get up and go with the 305 motor, lots of leg room, smooth ride, great looking car, Apr 06, 2008
by Anonymous
Mar 07, 2008
i have an 84 monte carlo ls with a hopped up 305 3:73 gears and th-350 tranny absolutely love it ready to upgrade to a 400 small block now :)Mar 07, 2008
by Brad K
Jan 15, 2008
The 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.Jan 15, 2008
1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Pricing
Original MSRP
$9,340 to $11,102Price range
N/AAverage price on CG
N/AYoY price change
N/ATrims & specs
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Seats
Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: cloth
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
