1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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1995 marked the year the Chevrolet Monte Carlo returned to the Chevrolet line-up and regained its identity as a sports coupe worthy of comparison to the Ford Thunderbird.
Although harkening back to its roots in some ways, this car was a first in others: It was the first front-wheel drive version of the Monte Carlo. The available engines included a 3.1-liter V6 and a 3.4-liter, 215-horsepower DOHC V6.
Published Aug 9, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
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by Anonymous
Jan 12, 2013
Mine was black with a gray leather interior. The V-6 had enough power and the got good gas mileage. Trunk was huge and front and back seats were very comfortable. It was a great highway cruiser. It always attracted compliments wherever I went.Jan 12, 2013
by Anonymous
Aug 09, 2011
Overall this is my favorite car. Shes got great Torque to HP ratio. Decent gas mileage. Its a great car if you know what to tinker with. Did a Suspension upgrade and a Front disc break and pad change. She stops better and accelerates amazingly. Aug 09, 2011
by Vinnie L
Mar 20, 2010
I got this car for $500 and it doesn't owe me a dime. Other than a severe oil leak that would take 12 hrs to fix I just add about a quart a week. This car is like a Monte SS. They didn't make the SS for a few years so they made the Z-34 instead. This car is a blast to drive, even though it weighs like 2 tons it's got sufficient power.Mar 20, 2010
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by Anonymous
Jan 12, 2013
Mine was black with a gray leather interior. The V-6 had enough power and the got good gas mileage. Trunk was huge and front and back seats were very comfortable. It was a great highway cruiser. It always attracted compliments wherever I went.Jan 12, 2013
by Anonymous
Aug 09, 2011
Overall this is my favorite car. Shes got great Torque to HP ratio. Decent gas mileage. Its a great car if you know what to tinker with. Did a Suspension upgrade and a Front disc break and pad change. She stops better and accelerates amazingly. Aug 09, 2011
by Vinnie L
Mar 20, 2010
I got this car for $500 and it doesn't owe me a dime. Other than a severe oil leak that would take 12 hrs to fix I just add about a quart a week. This car is like a Monte SS. They didn't make the SS for a few years so they made the Z-34 instead. This car is a blast to drive, even though it weighs like 2 tons it's got sufficient power.Mar 20, 2010
by Anonymous
Sep 04, 2009
I bought the car with 98000 miles on it. It runs great for the
$1200 I bought it for. I have not had any problems yet. The
transmission was rebuilt when I got it. It has great acceleration
and handling. It's fun to drive. The downside are that it's front
wheel drive, and the engine is difficult to work on.Sep 04, 2009
by Adam D
May 16, 2009
Didnt do my research before i bought the "X" Engine. I believe my 95 was the last year they made the 3.4, if not the second to last year. Shoulda spent the extra cash on the wonderful 3800 they're using for the Chevy/GM standard..
I've ended putting in at least $3600 into it since, with fantastic results. ($3600 is what i paid for it)
Shes quick...damn quick. Cherry Bomb Mufflers makin her sound pretty damkn decent too.May 16, 2009
by Anonymous
Apr 23, 2009
I have never been a chevy fan, but I like my Monte. I bought it 2 years ago with 157,000 miles. Now it's got 213,000 and still going strong.
I was getting poor milage til I had the transmission rebuilt. I didn't even realize overdrive wasn't working! Now it always gets high 20's and I even pulled 30.2 mpg at 80 mph while crossing Tennessee.
I love the power and the high revs of the engine, and I use it often. The motor reminds me of the high reving mopar small blocks. Usually a chevy engine doesn't hold up to my style of driving, but this motor seems to thrive on being used!
On the down side, it is one of the hardest motors I have ever had to work on. It has a poor design for an oil leak where the distributor used to be, and it takes a long time to bleed the cooling system.
I like the appearance of the car because it doesn't grab attention. I also like that I do not have a wing or any bright emblems advertising the Z34 package. Other than the 2 tailpipes, it looks like a regular monte. Noone expects a 2-door Lumina to run with the V-8's.
The Z34 handles great with a great feel to the steering, but it doesn't turn very sharp for parking.
I have had problems keeping the back brakes working properly and finally just converted the whole brake system to regular brakes, not anti-lock. Now I have better brakes than ever, but I still have a lot of brake fade while driving in the rain. Apr 23, 2009
by Ben S
Mar 26, 2009
It was a good car. I built it from the ground up but it was too old. It tried it's best 'till the very end. I would recommend a better condition one. Great power, nice smooth look about it. It was fun while it lasted.
Mar 26, 2009
by Rob D
Jan 18, 2009
I loved this car and I really miss it. Not sure why, I can't really explain it. It completely died with 109k miles on it, so I had another engine put in and that one died about 500 miles later too. Build quality was ok even though a couple lights on the dash didn't work. Jan 18, 2009
by Anthony S
Oct 06, 2008
To start, I have been preaching the word of the Monte Carlo since the 7th grade. The 3.4L dual overhead cam engine has a unique torque curve, really kicking in at 4K RPM. The trans in my beast isn't too bad, it buzzes when its hot though. Gas mileage isn't great, but overall is ok. Except the cost of fixing it. Its expensive. And just like me, she hates sitting in traffic.Oct 06, 2008
by Kevin J
Jun 24, 2008
Comfortable car, that likes to rev, but poor gas mileage ruins the experience.Jun 24, 2008
by Philip U
Apr 02, 2008
My 1995 monte carlo was a good car untill I rolled it. Apr 02, 2008
by Devin C
Mar 14, 2008
Worst car I've ever owned. The 3.4L V6 engine is severely under powered compared to other engines of similar size.Mar 14, 2008
by Anonymous
Oct 15, 2007
I believe the Monte Carlo is a good car to own as a second car or work car. Of course I bought it used 12 years old now with 122,000 miles on it. I believe if I had bought it new with normal upkeep it would be a great car.
I love the looks and performance but the gas mileage is pretty bad.
Still a work in progress.Oct 15, 2007
by Anonymous
Aug 06, 2007
i just bought this monte and so far i love it but i have heard alot of bad things about it and i have never had one so theres some stuff im not sure of like my monte acts like it has a rev limiter at about 4000 and i dont think thats rightAug 06, 2007
1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Pricing
Original MSRP
$17,295 to $19,495Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
