1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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It took the Eighties to bring about possibly the best name for a car: the Aerocoupe. The Aerocoupe was built to compete with the revamped Ford Thunderbird. However, only 200 were made.
For the rest of us, there was the 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo in its full glory. The 305-ci, small-block V8 provided the power that consumers and NASCAR fans had come to expect from the Monte Carlo.
Published Aug 9, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
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by Teonte C
Aug 23, 2014
I Love this Car, I hate i did an A/C delete. Ilove that its lowered. Enjoy the Engine Power. Descent Interior, Magnaflow exhaust, 4" Drop in the front 3.25" in the rear, 2 Kicker CVX 12" Subwoofers, !000 Memphis PR1000 Amp, 4gauge power and ground, 12 gauge Speaker wire, Pioneer 8400 HeadunitAug 23, 2014
by Peter N
Sep 30, 2013
we ran this car for 115000 miles or so and only spent a couple grand in repairs , so it was a pretty good unit ... 305 4bbl ran pretty good after some tweeking to the electronic Q-jet carb , true duals and a fresh air hood , 90 mph in the quarter mile was attainable ... wish it had a posi-trac , 3.73 gears lit up right rear tire for a hundred feet or more on concrete .... this car handled with the best of them and rode pretty good too .Sep 30, 2013
by James R
Jan 12, 2011
Like: that its an SS. Posi rearend and turbo 400 trans, interior isnt bad. Dislike: Paint is rough, needs some bodywork(previous owner was clueless when it came to bodywork) needs some better wheels and a bigger rear tire, and needs an engine.Jan 12, 2011
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by Teonte C
Aug 23, 2014
I Love this Car, I hate i did an A/C delete. Ilove that its lowered. Enjoy the Engine Power. Descent Interior, Magnaflow exhaust, 4" Drop in the front 3.25" in the rear, 2 Kicker CVX 12" Subwoofers, !000 Memphis PR1000 Amp, 4gauge power and ground, 12 gauge Speaker wire, Pioneer 8400 HeadunitAug 23, 2014
by Peter N
Sep 30, 2013
we ran this car for 115000 miles or so and only spent a couple grand in repairs , so it was a pretty good unit ... 305 4bbl ran pretty good after some tweeking to the electronic Q-jet carb , true duals and a fresh air hood , 90 mph in the quarter mile was attainable ... wish it had a posi-trac , 3.73 gears lit up right rear tire for a hundred feet or more on concrete .... this car handled with the best of them and rode pretty good too .Sep 30, 2013
by James R
Jan 12, 2011
Like: that its an SS. Posi rearend and turbo 400 trans, interior isnt bad. Dislike: Paint is rough, needs some bodywork(previous owner was clueless when it came to bodywork) needs some better wheels and a bigger rear tire, and needs an engine.Jan 12, 2011
by Asphalt A
Aug 21, 2010
love my monte carlo ss i have had 14 monte carlos and this by far is the fav. i am wanting to get an aerocoupe ,maybe one of these days! but for now i wil just keep on smokin the hides an cruising the higwaysAug 21, 2010
by Asphalt A
May 09, 2010
it has been my dream car since high school! runs great and looks good,i must like them ,i have owned 14 monte carlo's since 1988.and if i had a place to put them i would prob have more. a few years ago i had 4 at one time,just didnt have place to put them all>May 09, 2010
by Nick H
Apr 08, 2010
LOUD. Great sound and power. 420hp is enough to have some fun on the road.
Got it for 5 grand, got 12 thousand invested. Fun car to drive and a great way to
burn gas fast. Just need better brakes with cammed engine.Apr 08, 2010
by Thomas A
Oct 14, 2009
Owned it since I was 16. It is a white SS with a burgundy interior. It is set up as a Pro-Touring car with a 383 small block, Richmond 6spd, Ford 9"rear, and Wilwood disc brakes all around. I will never sell it!Oct 14, 2009
by Tyler B
Aug 06, 2009
this thing is such a beast. said to be the best motor that general motors ever made. it was my grandpa's car and its' being passes through the family. the only downside is the gas mileage it gets but other than that its awesome. its got a small block 305 chevy original motor v8 engine. it'll get up and go but also real comfortable. i love this car.Aug 06, 2009
by Chris B
Jun 30, 2009
Small block chevy 305, rochester 6 barrel carb, turbo
350 4 speed automatic, hooker headers and custom
magnaflow dual exhaust. overall its a great car and
definatly represents the heartbeat of america very
well. with about 350rwp its a car that goes Jun 30, 2009
by Bob P
Apr 14, 2008
Mine was bought new by my parents and was on to me. I'm in the process of restoring it with some minor upgrades.Apr 14, 2008
by Joel L
Apr 06, 2008
Loved the power, hated the gas mileage.Apr 06, 2008
by Rob N
Mar 05, 2008
I'm the original owner of this fine 1986 Monte Carlo LS. The best car I ever owned. It's totally stock with a 305 V8 4 bbl. Great performance, nice ride.Mar 05, 2008
by Phillip E. M
Feb 04, 2008
Didnt have it for that long... it was fast but sucked in the winter cause it was carborated and hard to start sometimesFeb 04, 2008
1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Pricing
Original MSRP
$11,069 to $14,605Price range
N/AAverage price on CG
N/AYoY price change
N/ATrims & specs
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Seats
Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
AM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Audio System
AM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Seats
Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
AM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
