Friends looking into Monte Carlo -ebay - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

BrandonB956 · 07-20-2011, 12:11 AM

He asks what i think about it .

lol apparently "i know everything about cars "
but i don't have any used car buying experience .

it looks feshly detailed and in pretty good shape. right under 70,000 miles or so .
tho here is where i turn to you guys ..

hes buying it from a local chevy dealership, not the one where i bought my camaro

.

they have it as a ebay auction. as of now its going for $2,000 with 2 1/2 days left.

i was hoping you guys could take a look at it and help me give him some advice.

the link to ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...t_22526wt_1165

TaylorRyanSS · 07-20-2011, 01:33 AM

I am sorry but those cars are hideous IMO, same with the Impala.

8cd03gro · 07-20-2011, 02:35 AM

I'm with ^^^^

Worst version of the Monte by far. There are much better cars for the money.

On the other hand, if this is the car your friend really wants, it seems to be well taken care of and has fairy low mileage for the age.

Stingr69 · 07-20-2011, 03:51 AM

Look at the title history. You don't want to buy anything with a bad history. Carfax is a good read. Rental/lease vehicles and ones that have been in a reported accident can't be good for value.

-Mark.

LLT'MARO · 07-20-2011, 05:22 AM

I wouldn't get a w-body with the 3.4 = leaky intake gaskets and no power.

Ideally get an SS with the Supercharged 3.8 L67 (2004,5 I think) for the Monte or in later versions the 5.3 LS4. Lots of mods out there for these cars.

On the L67 a simple pulley swap, u-bend delete and 1.9 ratio rockers and you are on your way to 300hp and a mountain of torque. Transmissions are glass in stock form.

Though I have a sister car (02 Grand Prix) I like the 70-88 Monte's better.

Stew · 07-20-2011, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LLT'MARO

I wouldn't get a w-body with the 3.4 = leaky intake gaskets and no power.

Ideally get an SS with the Supercharged 3.8 L67 (2004,5 I think) for the Monte or in later versions the 5.3 LS4. Lots of mods out there for these cars.

On the L67 a simple pulley swap, u-bend delete and 1.9 ratio rockers and you are on your way to 300hp and a mountain of torque. Transmissions are glass in stock form.

Though I have a sister car (02 Grand Prix) I like the 70-88 Monte's better.

This, miss my GTP, caold air, exuhaust, tune, pulley, and ran in the 13s. Anyways, add the SSes with the NA 3800 to that list, there are some nice turbo kits available ffor them

upflying · 07-20-2011, 01:39 PM

Rental car, avoid.

LLT'MARO · 07-20-2011, 06:49 PM

Not to hijack the thread....upflying nice G-Body

Sawyer · 07-20-2011, 10:21 PM

I'd say stay away. IMO

Dave McFly · 07-21-2011, 01:01 AM

except for the color of the interior and way less miles, that car in the ebay link is IDENTICAL to my 'Monty' (even the rims are the same). if you can steal one of them 2000 to when they stopped making them Monte Carlos, they are GOOD cars. Mine is going on 8 years old and I have never had any gasket leaks and I think the 3.4 with 180hp is more then enough to make it go (it is not very fast going up a hill from a dead stop tho). If I DID buy another Monte, I would for sure get a SS or at least the SS with the supercharged V6.

IrocJack · 07-21-2011, 05:02 AM

States: Accident found - I would stay away.

ffrcobra_65 · 07-21-2011, 12:20 PM

if u can get it for cheap, then get it as cheap transportation. I agree, it is one fugly grocery getter at best.

upflying · 07-21-2011, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LLT'MARO

Not to hijack the thread....upflying nice G-Body

Thanks, spent 6 yrs restoring it. All stock, always liked the style of them.

07-20-2011, 12:11 AM	#1
BrandonB956 Drives: RS (11/15/10) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Baton Rouge,LA Posts: 574	Friends looking into Monte Carlo -ebay He asks what i think about it . lol apparently "i know everything about cars " but i don't have any used car buying experience . it looks feshly detailed and in pretty good shape. right under 70,000 miles or so . tho here is where i turn to you guys .. hes buying it from a local chevy dealership, not the one where i bought my camaro . they have it as a ebay auction. as of now its going for $2,000 with 2 1/2 days left. i was hoping you guys could take a look at it and help me give him some advice. the link to ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...t_22526wt_1165 __________________ *TEAM LLT* Nov.15th 2010 -- Check out my build thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116235

07-20-2011, 01:33 AM	#2
TaylorRyanSS COTW: 12/13/10 Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,880	I am sorry but those cars are hideous IMO, same with the Impala. __________________ "Are you one of those boys who prefer cars to women? - I'm one of those boys that appreciates a fine body, regardless of the make." 1969 CAMARO JOURNAL: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341239 \| FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/taylor.ryan.apt \| GRAPHIC DESIGN: www.aptdesigns.net

07-21-2011, 01:01 AM	#10
Dave McFly new car smell Drives: 2007 Ford Mustang 'Natasha' Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Jamestown, NY Posts: 2,127 View My Garage	except for the color of the interior and way less miles, that car in the ebay link is IDENTICAL to my 'Monty' (even the rims are the same). if you can steal one of them 2000 to when they stopped making them Monte Carlos, they are GOOD cars. Mine is going on 8 years old and I have never had any gasket leaks and I think the 3.4 with 180hp is more then enough to make it go (it is not very fast going up a hill from a dead stop tho). If I DID buy another Monte, I would for sure get a SS or at least the SS with the supercharged V6. __________________ "May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your house." George Carlin

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8cd03gro Drives: 2005 STi corn fed Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,997	I'm with ^^^^ Worst version of the Monte by far. There are much better cars for the money. On the other hand, if this is the car your friend really wants, it seems to be well taken care of and has fairy low mileage for the age.

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ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	if u can get it for cheap, then get it as cheap transportation. I agree, it is one fugly grocery getter at best.