Overview & Reviews

The Z34 model gets a different engine and fresh wheels. Second-generation airbags are added. New paint colors and one new interior hue round out the changes.

• Roomy coupe. Sound ergonomics. Good value.

User Reviews:

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  monte - 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  By matt101 - July 17 - 7:13 am

  This car is awsome.

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  A Good Product - 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  By Satisfied Gal - July 14 - 1:40 am

  Purchased my Z34 new in torch red with charcoal leather seats and practically everything available on it. Feed it regular gas and synthetic oil with regular non-extravagent routine preventive maintenance. The Front wheel drive and large tires give outstanding control in snow. The Z34 Monte is most reliable car have had yet. Comfortable & attractive,everyone notices it -- not always a good thing! At 118K miles reliability degraded & a few quirky, not so small repairs started. Transmission hiccupped at 129K miles then at 140K miles. Cost some money to fix. Would get a Chevy again if could find a caring mechanic. Curious to see how long this car will last--was a good buy.

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  MC - 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  By Rupi - May 17 - 10:00 am

  gretas car. Runs great makes you feel like nascar driver. smooth drive and very comfy. Sporty family car. lots of space. Good balance in snow

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  Reliable, and Lots of Fun! - 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  By roman238 - February 10 - 1:35 am

  I no longer own this car, but I felt it deserved my review. Bought this car used in 2002 with 23,000 miles on her. At the time it was overall the best car I had ever owned, and Ive owned quite a few. At 34k the rear seals went bad, (a common problem with the 3100 that year). At about 45k I replaced the brakes. The muffler cracked at 60k...replaced that. The gas tank at 64k and the water pump at 85k. I put new tires on when I first bought her, and they passed inspection in May 2012. Other than those repairs, all I did was change the oil and rotate the tires. In Nov. of 2012, I traded the old girl in on a 1998 Monte Carlo Z34 with only 45k which I will review as well. The best car I ever had!

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  great car - 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  By hiebert - December 2 - 2:00 am

  this car is fun to drive and has lots of power.

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  I Love My Monte - 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  By Patricia Engelbrecht - November 6 - 6:33 pm

  I believe something happened to my car before I bought it...the front seats are NOT right. The time I asked them to be checked I was told they were normal...but I have checked other 1998 Monte Carlos and they are better. My husband is a big guy and he does not have much room. Besides this problem, I love my Monte Carlo. (I owned a 1985 Monte Carlo before I bought the 1998.)

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  Still kickin - 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  By Mr. B - March 12 - 10:16 pm

  Ive now had my 98 Z34 for 5 years. Ive had few issues with her. She now has over 160,000 miles on the original engine and transmission and she runs smoothly. Surprisingly, the gas mileage has gotten better with age! I average around 24 MPG (21 around town; 28 on the Interstate). All of the accessories have held up well. One of the few complaints I have is the quality of the center console--there is a plastic coating that tends to rub off and the hinges for the console storage lid broke. Mechanically, this car has done pretty well. Ive had some seemingly unique issues: transmission solenoid failed at 40K mi.; plenum warped at 130K (plastic cover on top of engine). Overall, I am VERY happy with my 98 Z34!

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  Better than most expect - 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  By Malaclypse - February 17 - 10:00 am

  Ive had this car for over a year and am rather pleased with how its handled both in terms of driving and reliability. The key to keeping this car for a very long time is maintainence. Take care of this car and itll take care of you.

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  Easy Monte - 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  By Jay63146 - January 26 - 10:00 am

  I bought this car on a whim when I took the car that I owned in for an oil change. I loved it so much from the get go that I cancelled the oil change and arranged to buy this car. GMs 3800 V6 is wonderful and powerful, seats are comfy. Good stereo and love the steering wheel controls. Like this much better than the newer Montes.

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  Love My Car - 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  By Lynniepooh - August 13 - 2:00 am

  I love my car. When I was looking and I was looking for a car I wanted a safe, goodlooking car. A lot of the safe cars are old people looking. The Monte Carlo is for all ages. I was so picky on finding a car. It took me 3 years to find the one I like.