Monte Carlo - Page 3

Dave McFly · 09-28-2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Black5thgen

I've got a 98 Z34 with 168,000 and it still runs great. I like the car but it's getting too old for me. I probably will replace it with a sedan or SUV. The two huge doors can be a PITA. I like the last gen of MC but it always seemed to me that the rear end styling never matched the front after they used the impala front end. Never really meshed.

i agree that the styling did not match. but the only thing i really hated about the refresh in 06 (when they added the impala nose) was they redid the interior and relocated the ignition switch back to the steering column when it was on the dash before

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tones2SS · 09-28-2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SSOOCH

The back seat on my 2002 Monte was a freakin' queen bed compaired to my new Camaro.

I miss that car. Should have traded it in for a newer model. Loved the way it felt, drove and everything. If it had a little bit more power, it would have been the BALLS!! One of my favorite cars that I have owned.

TahoeCamaro · 09-30-2009, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 2003vette

wonder why they got rid of it, the 2002 model was nice, I loved that red chevy badge on the back :( if anything they should of got rid of the impala. I just rented and 2009 from enterprise while my car was in the shop and I really didn't enjoy the look of the exterior or interior. Seemed too cheap to me, hell even a corolla seemed nicer...

They didn't make GM any money...
Although I did see something coming of it when the newer models came out...

Axe · 12-01-2009, 09:18 PM

Personally I think the Impala and Monte Carlo were/are extremely visually unappealing.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 12-01-2009, 09:22 PM

I miss the monte. It'll come back someday. Heck, GM will bring anything back if they think it will make some money

chevyss · 12-01-2009, 09:32 PM

As of you who don't like the Monte Carlo, all I can say is you've never driven on. They are a joy to drive and are a very solid car. Great car to travel in for long distance. They were the best cars produced in 1970. I do agree with some of you that from 73-77were hogs. JMO.

*DGthe3* · 12-01-2009, 10:03 PM

I hate the look of the last Monte's. Only thing I liked was the back end. Performance wise, they did their job well enough, though it was pretty much a niche role. I would rather have a Grand Prix coupe than a Monte

305pride · 12-01-2009, 10:07 PM

fwd. lame. i love those cars though

*Camaro_Corvette* · 12-01-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 305pride

fwd. lame. i love those cars though

Well, I would have loved the monte that much more if it was RWD>

305pride · 12-01-2009, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

Well, I would have loved the monte that much more if it was RWD>

same here. serious question what i would like to be answered. why did gm make the impala and monte carlo fwd? what benefit does that give them? is it cheaper or safer? ive always wondered why people made fwd cars.

Rallysport · 12-01-2009, 10:11 PM

The 70-72 were beautiful cars. I owned a 71, and a 84 Super Sport. I loved that car. Also, the Monte Carlo nameplate is the winningest nameplate in nascar history as well. Too bad we can't have a RWD big coupe...guess we settle for a super stylish 5th gen Camaro instead!

Not a bad trade...

*DGthe3* · 12-01-2009, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 305pride

same here. serious question what i would like to be answered. why did gm make the impala and monte carlo fwd? what benefit does that give them? is it cheaper or safer? ive always wondered why people made fwd cars.

cheaper and a little more efficient. Also makes for better overall vehicle packaging. Plus the general population has been convinced that rwd is absolutely horrible in the snow.

305pride · 12-02-2009, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

cheaper and a little more efficient. Also makes for better overall vehicle packaging. Plus the general population has been convinced that rwd is absolutely horrible in the snow.

o ok i see. and how is rwd in the snow? ive never seen snow in my life "/

305pride · 12-02-2009, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by MikesZ

I loved the Monte Carlo. I wish GM would bring it back...but they'd rather build POS Impalas.

kinda looks like a cobalt in this picture with the headlights and rims and foglamps and grill. "/ its great in person though.

12-01-2009, 09:22 PM	#33
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,710 View My Garage	I miss the monte. It'll come back someday. Heck, GM will bring anything back if they think it will make some money __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

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chevyss SS/RS Drives: 2010 SS/RS IOM w/blk stripes A6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 816 View My Garage	As of you who don't like the Monte Carlo, all I can say is you've never driven on. They are a joy to drive and are a very solid car. Great car to travel in for long distance. They were the best cars produced in 1970. I do agree with some of you that from 73-77were hogs. JMO. Attached Images

12-01-2009, 10:03 PM	#35
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	I hate the look of the last Monte's. Only thing I liked was the back end. Performance wise, they did their job well enough, though it was pretty much a niche role. I would rather have a Grand Prix coupe than a Monte __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

12-01-2009, 10:07 PM	#36
305pride Drives: 3.4l 1995 camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: miami, fl Posts: 2,202	fwd. lame. i love those cars though __________________ just call me alex. they make anti-me PSA's cos im dope lmao

12-01-2009, 10:11 PM	#39
Rallysport Go Cardinals! Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS 6-speed #1879 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 856 View My Garage	The 70-72 were beautiful cars. I owned a 71, and a 84 Super Sport. I loved that car. Also, the Monte Carlo nameplate is the winningest nameplate in nascar history as well. Too bad we can't have a RWD big coupe...guess we settle for a super stylish 5th gen Camaro instead! Not a bad trade... __________________

12-01-2009, 09:18 PM	#32
Axe Drives: 2018 LS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: poconos,pa Posts: 187	Personally I think the Impala and Monte Carlo were/are extremely visually unappealing.

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