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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  10 years and going - 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  By Alan - December 12 - 8:33 am

  Never thought I would love a Chevy. Have my Monte for 10 years and 140k. Always reliable & comfortable. Usual repairs and maintenance and nothing too expensive. The one bother is the lights on the radio panel have gone out which makes the dash a bit less attractive. Impressed with GM, bought a Trailblazer and love that too.

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  Best car I ever owned. - 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  By chevylover333 - May 3 - 8:13 am

  Here is a list of all the things I have replaced on this car. Both front hub assemblies, right front brake caliper, fuel pump and lower intake manifold gaskets because the oil and coolant were mixing. Things that currently dont work are sun roof, air conditioning (due to leak in line going into the condensor) and brake lights only work when pulling back on turn signal while braking. I think that is a really good track record for a car that has 235k on it and counting! The transmission and engine are in excellent condition even though Im pretty sure the transmission fluid has only been changed once. Its the wifes car and I took over maintenance at 150k and I know it hasnt been changed since

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  WoW! Exceeded Expectations - 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  By Mamahoot - January 13 - 10:00 am

  Bought the car 9/97 off the showroom floor and it now has 200,000 miles. I am a sales rep and travel many a mile in my Z34. I love the power of the engine and the gas mileage is great. I have had no issues with the car. I feel it is time to retire the car because of the mileage but feel it still has many miles yet to come. The tires that come on the car are superb - I have only had to replace the tires twice in the 200,000 miles.

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  Love the Z34 - 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  By Z34 Lover - December 5 - 10:00 am

  Ive had this car just over 2 years. Ive put over 60,000 miles on it since I bought it (about to rollover 100K). It is very comfortable, powerful, stylish, and fun. Considering the mileage Ive racked up on it, my Z34 still looks and feels like she came off the showroom floor. However,problem I have had include: a faulty brake switch (a cheap fix) which led to the malfunction of a solenoid in the transmission (an $800+ repair--OUCH!!). Other than that, VERY pleased with this car. If you have one or are considering one, have a mechanic plug in to the Onboard Diagnostic system to check the brake switch (and for any other problems).

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  Nice - 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  By Adan - February 16 - 10:00 am

  I just bought a 98 monte carlo..its real nice

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  Very Pleased 1998 Monte Carlo LS Owner - 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  By Gil - January 3 - 10:00 am

  Ive owned this car 8 months and have only put in $400 in repairs for an alternator and new battery. I am a Courier and this car gets a 150 mile metro driving workout six days a week. I have not had ANY of the problems others list here. At times I wish I had the bigger engine but the 3.1 is plenty of power. I get a combined mileage of 22-27 mpg city/highway. Ive owned everything from GTOs to little foreign cars and this is my overall favorite of all of them. I plan to trade it in on another Monte Carlo when the time comes. I am a 285 pound guy and very comfortable in this car.

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  Best car Ive ever owned - 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  By Dave - April 28 - 7:56 am

  Truly the best car Ive ever owned. It has never been in the shop for anything other than routine maintenance. Ive gotten as high as 29 MPG on the highway- four cylinder mileage with six cylinder power. City MPG is holding up at 24- I couldnt ask for anything more. Great handling, excellent tire wear, a/c blows cold, no rattles, and no service visits. I will definitely own this car until it dies- which I dont believe will happen- it keeps going. Kudos, GM, on the best car I could ever ask for.

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  I wanted the best and I got the best! - 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  By Tony G - March 12 - 2:00 am

  I have owned this car for 15 months and I havent had a problem with it. This car has only had normal maintenance done to it by me. This is a smooth riding car, sporty and fun. The car drives like a champ. Some of the best features are the dual climate controls (my wife says that we can never buy a car without this feature), huge trunk, 3.8 liter engine and the accessability of controls (steering wheel and center console). If you are looking for a good reliable car this is it. Just remember to give it proper up keep and find one that was taken care of and its a car to enjoy for a long time. Enjoy the pleasure of owning this car.

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  good family car - 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  By energyguy - March 7 - 2:00 am

  This is a good family car that gives you a break from the minivan. My Monte Carlo is a reasonable compromise between power and fuel economy for an american product. It lacks in sportiness in comparison to the older rear wheel drive models, but it has been a good choice as a second family vehicle used for daily work commuting.

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  Not Bad - 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  By BigDub - January 21 - 2:00 am

  I purchased this vehicle in January of 2001 with 45,000 miles on it. I drove that car any and everywhere and never put it in the shop. I took very good care of the vehicle as far a oil changes and tires. When I purchased the car I bought an extended warranty and warranty ran out so I traded the car in October of 2002. At the time of the trade the car had 76,000 miles on it. I never had a problem