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1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The 1988 Monte Carlo would be the last of the mid-size Chevies produced until they returned in 1995. All 1988 Monte Carlos were actually built in 1987, and featured much smaller production numbers and few stylistic changes. Only 13,970 LSs were produced along with 16,204 SSs.
And where was the popular Aerocoupe which had gained such respect among racing circles? It had now provided the basis for the Lumina and was no longer needed by Chevy. Luckily, the SS still had a powerful engine: the 305-ci V8 HO rated at 180 horsepower. The base engine for 1988 was a 262-ci V6 rated at 140 horsepower, with the standard LS V8 engine being a 305-ci rated at 150 horses.
The last G-body was a silver SS coupe which rolled off the line on December 12,1987. No more Monte Carlos would be produced until the 1995 models began to roll in late 1994.
Published Aug 9, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
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by Stacey H
Oct 25, 2010
I love Monte Carlos, until they became front wheel drive, and smaller. Even wrecked this car drives great, but being a LS it handles soft in corners, with a 305 it is a little under powered a nice fuel injected 350 would be nice, but when you build it your self you know what you have, this one has a 99% chance of being a parts car for my 1979 Monte with t-tops, sad really.Oct 25, 2010
by Dave W
Oct 24, 2010
Sbc are the best You can not beat them
Add Better heads and more cfm's makes them better
You can build more horsepower on a sbc cheaper then you can anything else
This car is a hoot to drive
CHEVY BUILD ONE TODAY!!!Oct 24, 2010
by Anonymous
Oct 18, 2010
This is my drag car that me and my dad bought and rbuilt it together so that we could drag race it now and it is on the quater and half mile at gimli drag way and we both race it.Oct 18, 2010
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by Stacey H
Oct 25, 2010
I love Monte Carlos, until they became front wheel drive, and smaller. Even wrecked this car drives great, but being a LS it handles soft in corners, with a 305 it is a little under powered a nice fuel injected 350 would be nice, but when you build it your self you know what you have, this one has a 99% chance of being a parts car for my 1979 Monte with t-tops, sad really.Oct 25, 2010
by Dave W
Oct 24, 2010
Sbc are the best You can not beat them
Add Better heads and more cfm's makes them better
You can build more horsepower on a sbc cheaper then you can anything else
This car is a hoot to drive
CHEVY BUILD ONE TODAY!!!Oct 24, 2010
by Anonymous
Oct 18, 2010
This is my drag car that me and my dad bought and rbuilt it together so that we could drag race it now and it is on the quater and half mile at gimli drag way and we both race it.Oct 18, 2010
by Vicky M
Aug 24, 2009
This is a current restoration project, the last year that the rear wheel drive SS built - car is all original with low mileage. I can't wait to finish it, wish I had way more time! Picture is way off base! Original powertrain - 305 high output.Aug 24, 2009
by Matt G
Sep 23, 2008
Performance - acceleration, breaking
Build Quality - solid, needed new heating core, bad ground wire on head lights, rattles
Appearance - exterior is sporty inside is conferable
Cost Of Ownership- Gas mileage, maintenance, snow tires if needed, bought for 8,000 dollars.
Fun Factor - very fun to drive, very fast, stands out in a crowd. Sep 23, 2008
by Tanner H
Aug 02, 2008
305 V8 4 barrel, '88 monte carlo ss, a true SS, havent tried to push for perfomence, a few cancer spots interior is good, it cost about 3500 dollars so save up it is amazing to drive very responsive steering hard gas peddle but thats ok, tint in all windows except the front.Aug 02, 2008
by Christopher E
Jul 30, 2008
This is an all around great car, its got a chevy small block, a 305 to be exact, its an LS but still has the 5.0L V8, and it sits on the SS Suspension. only 64,000 miles on it too! This car is a perfect first car for a guy like me.Jul 30, 2008
by Jimmy James C
Jun 09, 2008
You can't catch itJun 09, 2008
by Rob F
May 10, 2008
A fairly reliable vehicle once I got the Carb replaced and tuned. Drove around on my honeymoon in it, really loved the car.May 10, 2008
by Zachary S
Apr 25, 2008
Loved this car from the moment I saw it sitting in the back of a car lot. 88,000 original miles. It sat in some old lady's garage and she drove it to get groceries and church. 5.0 liter 305 V-8. Not the greatest engine in the world, but if taken care of...does the job and puts a smile on your face. Mine was brown with a darker brown vinail top on the back half. Drove like a tank and if used for the fun of the engine you will feel it in your pocket when filling up at the gas pumps. I got 17mpg which i felt was great for the size. Like I said...very well taken care of when I purchased it. Ran like a top and gave me very little trouble. Carberator stuck a little and gave me a problem when making a left hand turn, which wasn't the best time, because some fantastic person speeding rear ended it and twisted the body. Being a uni-body it was done. Drove the car home just fine...didn't feel any shaking at all!!!!! AC got really cold. Very comfortable as well.Apr 25, 2008
by Kyle H
Mar 30, 2008
Bought in 05 still hasn't seen the roadMar 30, 2008
by Caleb P
Nov 24, 2007
Bought the car with a 305. Wasn't enough power so I put in a 383 Stroker... I built it from the lock up... New Everything including new Heads.. 4in Cowl... Very Fast!!!Nov 24, 2007
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1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Pricing
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$12,744 to $14,734Price range
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Audio System
AM/FM radio
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Seats
Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Seats
Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth