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 Carlo, Reliable for the price! - 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  By NawlinsNative - December 31 - 6:36 am

  Purchased in September, 2000, it has less than 25K miles on it. Other than maintenance, it has been perfect. Ten years of reliability. Will be soon passed on to our son in college in another state. We trust its reliability. The 3.1L still gets close to 30 mpg on hwy, 20 city. Just traveled to Ohio a few months ago. Smooth ride. Recommend this car for its value.

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  Good Car - 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  By Jared - December 26 - 1:10 pm

  Great all around car to have. I bought it with 97,000 miles a year ago. It had a few problems right away with the directional switch, but the dealer fixed it. Then it had a problem with the starter, but my warranty covered it. Besides that it is quite solid, and the engine purrs the way it did when it was brand new Im sure. I have no big complaints because all other problems are minor. The hinge on the storage compartment on mine broke too, and the transmission doesnt seem to grip right away when its shifted into park (it coasts a bit and then snaps to a rest pretty hard). Also, the gas mileage isnt great on mine (22 mpg) average, but Im buying some upgrades to improve that.

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  MC-1 - 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  By sleepyhollow - October 28 - 2:00 am

  First brakes at 44700, all wheels wearing very evenly. New brakes pads squeek however. Just had first new battery at 45000. Original corroded severly and positive post fell off battery. Recommend change out after 3- 4 years reqardless of condition. Very difficult to access battery, under windshield washer. Very thin an weak hood sheet metal. Dents if you push it closed. Let drop to close.

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  Very Poor Resale Value!!! - 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  By dissapointed - October 9 - 10:00 am

  Overal it is not a bad car. It has power to move, and the interior is laid out nice. However, I have had to have the rotars on this car replaced 3 times so far (that is front and back). I have had the pad replaced probably about 5 times (also front and back). My major beef is how can a car that I purchased brand new in 98 for about 22K be appraised for 4.5K only 3 yeras later..? Yes I do put excesive millage on the car, however I keep it in immaculate condition (inside and out). The turing radius on this car is very poor at best. The paint job scratches and dents very easily.

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  At 100,000 Miles....................... - 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  By Bill60532 - May 24 - 10:00 am

  I bought the car when it was 2 years old with about 20,000 miles. Car ran well, good power and torgue from the solid GM 6 cylinder. However, as noted by one other reviewer, at 100,000 all heck has begun to break louse. Problems with breaks, locking up for no reason. Now, it appears I may have to replace the transmission. Note, the hard shifting you feel is the start of bad things, and should be corrected. GM 4 speed automatic is not as sturdy as thier 3 speed. Potentail cost of a new trans, about $2,500.

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  funner than most - 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  By zillaryder - May 4 - 10:00 am

  I love my Monte. But i do have a few things that could be better. 1. The drivers seat is to soft. It needs to grip you better. 2. The seat belt guide is annoying when trying to get something or someone out of the backseat. 3. The passenger airbag fit isnt the greatest. 4. I put stiffer tires on mine to help its cornering ability. 5. Ive broke the lid on the center consol twice when leaning over it to get something out of the back. 6. GMs dedication to the "unistick" cruise, signals, wipers & brights all on one stick. 7. The negetive stereotypes that come with the name "Monte Carlo". My brothers call it the "Granny Carlo" among others.

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  A Great Car ! - 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  By Cari - March 10 - 1:26 am

  I did not plan on keeping my car this long. But it just keeps going and going and going. It has been a great car with very few repairs needed. I am still waiting for a reason to get a new one. Not yet !

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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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  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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  Decent - 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  By Wade - July 6 - 2:40 am

  I love driving this thing! However I have had major issues, alternator went once and nearly killed me the way it went off. I have also replaced the controls arms for three wheels. It gets really good mileage on the HW (nearly 30 most of the time) and around 18 for daily around the town use. Ive also had issues with the brakes but nothing major. Good car for the price and after reading other reviews my experience seems to be an outlier. I love driving it though and I would be another if it came along.