1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Sales of the 1985 Monte Carlo remained high, with a larger percentage opting for the powerful SS model with its standard 305-ci HO V8 rated at 180 horsepower. Over 10,000 more of the SS’s were sold in 1985; 35,484 of the muscle car-like coupe were sold. The total sport coupe production dipped a little as a result, down to 82,573.
The power of the base engine was upped, with a new 262-ci V6 rated at 130 horsepower as the standard engine. The standard V8 on the sports coupe remained a 305-ci rated at 150 horsepower.
1985 also featured the return of the T-top and the demise of the diesel engine.
Published Aug 9, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
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by Francis C
May 21, 2023
Good solid reliable old school car not your modern rubbishMay 21, 2023
by Matt J
Apr 19, 2012
Once again, another awesome ride. Got a good deal on it, swapped the crappy 305 out for a better built 350. Has decent power, wish i had more... interior is like brand new. Very clean, could use a paint job.Apr 19, 2012
by Brian H
Apr 15, 2012
They don't make cars like this anymore. It's actually steel. Rides like a Cadillac. Looks better than anything curvy or egg-shaped, or hybrid. Cheap to fix, easy to work on, great car for a beginner restorer, or a seasoned race car driver. Not for sale, sorry. ;)Apr 15, 2012
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by Francis C
May 21, 2023
Good solid reliable old school car not your modern rubbishMay 21, 2023
by Matt J
Apr 19, 2012
Once again, another awesome ride. Got a good deal on it, swapped the crappy 305 out for a better built 350. Has decent power, wish i had more... interior is like brand new. Very clean, could use a paint job.Apr 19, 2012
by Brian H
Apr 15, 2012
They don't make cars like this anymore. It's actually steel. Rides like a Cadillac. Looks better than anything curvy or egg-shaped, or hybrid. Cheap to fix, easy to work on, great car for a beginner restorer, or a seasoned race car driver. Not for sale, sorry. ;)Apr 15, 2012
by Joshua F
Dec 14, 2011
Car is a great car decent power and pretty rlighiable. only had one problem with it so far. but slowly finding other things that need to get fix due to previous owner's cutomization. this car is a nice cruiser. however highway driving it seems to need another gear runs about 3000 rpm at 65.Dec 14, 2011
by Anonymous
Jan 16, 2010
Runs and drives great, the 305 can stay until I'm ready ($$$) for an LSx swap. The body is in great shape, and I got it for a hell of a price, and even drove it home. You cant beat that for a project. A few minor things and this can be a DD.Jan 16, 2010
by Tim M
Jan 16, 2010
this car is lots of fun to drive, it looks awesome and always has everyone turning thier heads. has good power with the 305 HO but i think it could use more. hasnt cost much to work on or driveJan 16, 2010
by Jarred S
Jan 07, 2010
the tranny had bad slippage and the brakes were iffy. really loose steering but the body was in great shape. the 4.3 liter engine used oil... a lot of oil and gas milage wasnt the best. it is a car to drive on a slow sunday cruise Jan 07, 2010
by Jessica G
Nov 10, 2009
I love this car more than anything in the world. Performance,
build, appearance, cost and fun factor are all amazing with
this car. I would never buy a different car except for a new
monte carlo. I love driving it.Nov 10, 2009
by Brad F
Mar 14, 2009
it has amazing power
very noisy
not very good gas mileage
it needed a litle work
it will easily burn out
also has a 4 speed manual transmission
nice paint job with a hood scoop
also has a sunroof tooMar 14, 2009
by Seth-Tabitha H
Jan 31, 2009
I love this car. I have owned it since 1993. It has a built 4.3 liter v6 that puts out about 300 hp. The trans is a beefed-up 700r4. It has a Detroit Truetrac differential with 3.73 gears. It is alot of fun, and it sounds like a built v8 when it is running. The cam is the largest grind that Comp Cams offers for the 4.3, and it has a great lope at idle. I wouldn't trade this car for the world.
Future plans include headers, suspension improvements and a fresh paint job. Jan 31, 2009
by Brandon L
Apr 06, 2008
this car is all original, runs great and have wanted one for a while , has the 4.3v-6, wire hubs, nice weird green color paint, good trim piecesApr 06, 2008
by Phillip S
Apr 03, 2008
The V6 was not good enough but the 305 bolted right to the power glide that made this car fun to driveApr 03, 2008
by Landon T
Feb 03, 2008
i bought it in pieces and built it how i wanted it. it orginaly had a 6 cylinder i put a 400 v-8 sbc in it. it looks and sounds amazing im never going to sell it.Feb 03, 2008
by Anonymous
Nov 19, 2006
My brother an I got our hands on an 85 SS with a 350,bored 20over, rv cam, stage 1 shift kit all ballanced and blueprinted like a dream come true. The entire car has had the most extensive overhaul I've ever seen with my own eyes. The only thing left to do to this big boys toy is the interior unless.... we decide to bolt on 4or5 hundred more horse for the strip. She handles better than any thing I've ever driven and has out done a 1978 aniversary ed. vette, without smokin the rubber from the rims. Talk about beauty.
By the way, It has a purplish marroon color with just the rite pearl.Nov 19, 2006
1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Pricing
Original MSRP
$9,954 to $11,794Price range
N/AAverage price on CG
N/AYoY price change
N/ATrims & specs
Audio System
AM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Seats
Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: cloth
Audio System
AM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
