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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  All good but the transmission - 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  By KennyCashmere - October 12 - 2:50 pm

  I bought this car new as a leftover in August 1998. Now, in December 2004, with 90K miles, and after NO major repairs, it is still such a reliable, comfortable, and yes, economical car that Im wondering if I should keep it AND buy a new one. Why buy a new one at all? The transmission gets stuck in second gear (wont upshift or downshift to first) when the car is very cold, and after five service visits to three separate dealers, they still dont know whats wrong. The new ones dont have standard ABS (cheesy!) like the 98 did, the transmission shifts roughly on the new ones, the brake pedal is too high on the new ones, the seats uncomfortable, etc. But the 98 has been a great car!

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  210,000 miles! - 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  By Logan - April 8 - 11:53 pm

  At 210,000 miles this thing is still driving great. God bless the 3.8! I have repaired a waterpump, replaced one battery and a starter. The most expensive repair was around 75 dollars and a couple hours of labor. Ill change the oil every 4 to 6 thousand miles and keep an eye on my brakes for maintanence and change out my air filter every 15,000 miles. If you rode in this car you would never guess that it has driven over 200 thousand miles and eaten through 3 sets of tires. Anyway, great car and better motor!

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  My Car - 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  By Lissa - February 5 - 2:00 am

  Great Car! Few small things, cup holders cheaply made, electrical system issues, otherwise no problems!

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  Durable - 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  By sbbarnes - April 19 - 3:56 pm

  I purchased my Monte Carlo from my uncle who bought it new. It had a few minor oil leaks and some transmission leaks. It was easily fixed and now it currently has over 225,000 miles. Not one spot of rust, though some stone pecks. The doors havent dropped at all. It is just as quiet as ever. This one has the 3100 engine. No problems yet. Though the gas mileage isnt as good. I average 24-27 mostly highway.

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  Very good car (for older driver) :) - 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  By KS~Driver - February 16 - 10:00 am

  I decided to buy my Monte after totalling a Cavalier and deciding bigger WAS better. It has been very reliable! Its only been in the shop every 3,000 miles for its oil change. The only complaint is that it looks like a "old peoples" car and not very attractive for a teenager, like me, to drive.

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  watch out for the battery!!! - 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  By John1234 - May 6 - 10:00 am

  the original battery has corrosion problems. The acids from the battery will leak out and cause severe corrosive damage to the interior of the engine bay. On our car, the leak caused a 1" diameter hole in the inside sheetmetal, and extensive corrosion around the battery and to the battery plate holder. Due to the batteries location, the damage to neither the vehicle nor the battery is visible until it has to be replaced! Then you will only find out if the mechanic replacing the battery tells you of the damage, which is past the 3/36 warranty. Even though it is within the 6yr/100k body corrosion warranty, Chevrolet will try not to cover this repair

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  98 Monte Carlo - 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  By Richard Black - December 29 - 10:00 am

  Nice smooth running reliable car.

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  Reliable car - 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  By nascarfan3 - August 4 - 2:00 am

  This has been a very reliable car for me. Had a new transmission put in around 90k because of something very rare. Mechanic had never seen it happen before, just a fluke. Have had no other problems. Still drives well and gets decent gas mileage.