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tones2SS · 09-26-2009, 01:44 PM

I miss the Monte Carlo's that GM used to build. The later models were awesome with 303 horses. I know it's a FWD V8 car, but still a very nice car. The interior was roomy and classy.
I had a 2001 Monte Carlo SS, with 200 horses, V6 that was my daily driver and LOVED that car.

Almost regret trading it in now.

I wish GM would bring that bad bay back!!

FenwickHockey65 · 09-26-2009, 02:01 PM

Chances of the Monte Carlo ever coming back are slim to none...

BumbleDs · 09-26-2009, 03:13 PM

I have an 03 SS Pace Car...love that machine. Also have a 74-rebuilt the 400 SBC in...great,great cars.

Silverado · 09-26-2009, 03:51 PM

I used to have an '82 MC...it had an anemic V6, but it had a great ride and t-tops....

Good looking car, nice ride, comfortable....with a little more power, that car would have been one of the best I've ever had.

2Fast4U2010 · 09-26-2009, 05:21 PM

I still have my 1985 Monte Carlo Sports Coup, since I bought it off the show room floor. She still running strong, man I love chevy.

MikesZ · 09-26-2009, 05:39 PM

I loved the Monte Carlo. I wish GM would bring it back...but they'd rather build POS Impalas.

FenwickHockey65 · 09-26-2009, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MikesZ

I loved the Monte Carlo. I wish GM would bring it back...but they'd rather build POS Impalas.

You all wish for a lot of things but never take the time to wonder whether or not it's financially feasible to do so.

MikesZ · 09-26-2009, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

You all wish for a lot of things but never take the time to wonder whether or not it's financially feasible to do so.

No, I never take the time to think of that...I got a Master's Degree and I'm nearly 47...but I never take the time to consider the financial aspects of things...especially the impact of rebadging something that nobody really wants...like the Impala. Nope, never gave it a thought.

FenwickHockey65 · 09-26-2009, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MikesZ

No, I never take the time to think of that...I got a Master's Degree and I'm nearly 47...but I never take the time to consider the financial aspects of things...especially the impact of rebadging something that nobody really wants...like the Impala. Nope, never gave it a thought.

Please tell me what the Impala is a rebadge of, because I would love to know.

And over 20,000 people proved you wrong just last month.

MikesZ · 09-26-2009, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Please tell me what the Impala is a rebadge of, because I would love to know.

And over 20,000 people proved you wrong just last month.

No, they just "proved" that they have bad taste and don't mind cheap, slapped together parts-bin cars is all they "proved". Cars like the Impala won't help GM gain more buyers going forward.

FenwickHockey65 · 09-26-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MikesZ

No, they just "proved" that they have bad taste and don't mind cheap, slapped together parts-bin cars is all they "proved". Cars like the Impala won't help GM gain more buyers going forward.

Haha okay, you keep telling yourself that.

Still waiting to find out which car the Impala is a rebadge of.

SSOOCH · 09-26-2009, 07:34 PM

I really missed my 2002 Monte Carlo SS with the High Sport Appearance package. I sold it in November of 2008 in anticipation for the Camaro. I should have held onto it. I only got $9500 for it from Carmax. Granted all that money went towards my down on my Camaro, but man I miss my Monte..great ride! When I sold it, it only had $42k miles on it. I was the original owner. BTW, these pics here were taken the night before I sold her. She was clean!!!

MikesZ · 09-26-2009, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Haha okay, you keep telling yourself that.

Still waiting to find out which car the Impala is a rebadge of.

I was referring to continued production going forward...HSV Grange.

MikesZ · 09-26-2009, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SSOOCH

I really missed my 2002 Monte Carlo SS with the High Sport Appearance package. I sold it in November of 2008 in anticipation for the Camaro. I should have held onto it. I only got $9500 for it from Carmax. Granted all that money went towards my down on my Camaro, but man I miss my Monte..great ride! When I sold it, it only had $42k miles on it. I was the original owner. BTW, these pics here were taken the night before I sold her. She was clean!!!

And she was a beauty! They had great looks and even better interiors.

09-26-2009, 01:44 PM	#1
tones2SS Drives: '13 Roush S3 '16 Ram Sport 4X4 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,100	Monte Carlo I miss the Monte Carlo's that GM used to build. The later models were awesome with 303 horses. I know it's a FWD V8 car, but still a very nice car. The interior was roomy and classy. I had a 2001 Monte Carlo SS, with 200 horses, V6 that was my daily driver and LOVED that car. Almost regret trading it in now. I wish GM would bring that bad bay back!!

09-26-2009, 02:01 PM	#2
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Chances of the Monte Carlo ever coming back are slim to none... __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

09-26-2009, 03:13 PM	#3
BumbleDs Drives: 2010 Camaro RS/SS TF Edition Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Des Moines Posts: 629 View My Garage	I have an 03 SS Pace Car...love that machine. Also have a 74-rebuilt the 400 SBC in...great,great cars. __________________ Love it or hate it, my car can transform and kick your cars @$$!

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2Fast4U2010 Drives: Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 179 View My Garage	I still have my 1985 Monte Carlo Sports Coup, since I bought it off the show room floor. She still running strong, man I love chevy. Last edited by 2Fast4U2010; 12-06-2009 at 02:18 PM.

09-26-2009, 05:39 PM	#6
MikesZ Group Provocateur Drives: Long Distances Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,022	I loved the Monte Carlo. I wish GM would bring it back...but they'd rather build POS Impalas. Attached Images

09-26-2009, 03:51 PM	#4
Silverado GM Guy For Life Drives: 2010 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 971 View My Garage	I used to have an '82 MC...it had an anemic V6, but it had a great ride and t-tops.... Good looking car, nice ride, comfortable....with a little more power, that car would have been one of the best I've ever had.

09-26-2009, 07:34 PM	#12
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	I really missed my 2002 Monte Carlo SS with the High Sport Appearance package. I sold it in November of 2008 in anticipation for the Camaro. I should have held onto it. I only got $9500 for it from Carmax. Granted all that money went towards my down on my Camaro, but man I miss my Monte..great ride! When I sold it, it only had $42k miles on it. I was the original owner. BTW, these pics here were taken the night before I sold her. She was clean!!! Attached Images __________________

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