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#54 of 103 Re: Most reliable model/engine? [revitupfast] by crazygrrrl Jan 12, 2006 (5:45 pm)
Replying to: revitupfast (Jan 11, 2006 7:44 pm) Thanks, revitupfast. I was thinking about getting the 3.5 or 3.9. I can't imagine having a V8. That would be overkill for me. Super-fun, but too expensive on gas and insurance (my commute is 250 miles/week!).   I know the power of the 3.8, and boy, can a car fly with that engine. It's what I have in my 2001 Firebird (my weekend car). The average I got with the Firebird was 23-25 mpg. If I drove like a granny, the highest I got was 31 mpg.   I guess I'll just have to wait and see which of the 2 new V6's are most reliable. Thanks again. Replies to this message: chevygirl (May 07, 2006 3:37 am)
#55 of 103 Re: 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo [jpstax1] by savethemontes Jan 14, 2006 (2:23 pm)
Replying to: jpstax1 (Feb 10, 2005 7:39 am) Another FWD? A lot of good points made on other posts. It does come down to preference and where you live. As the New Yorker said, RWD with Blizzaks and a driver who knows how to drive is all it takes. My take on the Monte for the past 10+ years is Chevy has failed horribly by using the name 'Monte Carlo' on the product delivered. The name is associated with a powerful race car that eats the road. Trying to combine luxury and sport didn't work so why have they stayed stale for so long? The Monte should always be a step ahead of the Mustang, if not, don't call it a Monte. They don't take 2nd or 3rd place overall on the track and yet on the road...way behind. They should start by firing the design team for continually delivering a car that seems suited for seniors. The Intimidator was a gleam of hope and also any custom Monte's I've seen show what they should deliver from the factory. The V8 should have always been an option but they also need to stop making the car as big as a boat if they want them to sell. People no longer want or can afford full size cars...get up with the times. Regardless, I still support them but I wonder how much support they've lost with their lack of innovation. Like another post mentioned, the 06 platform should have been released in 04 and by now we should have seen the meanest looking Monte in a decade...the best example I can remember was that concept they had at the '98 auto show...that was a nice Monte...check it...   http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/edweb/news/Detroit/photos- /Taz.jpg
#56 of 103 Monte Carlo SS Signature Series 2006 by legault66 Jan 19, 2006 (1:04 pm)
Does anyone know if Chevrolet is going to produce a 2006 SS Signature Series Edition for the Montre Carlo ??? Just like we had a Tony Stewart one for 2005, a Dale Jr for 2004, etc...   Thanks
#57 of 103 2006 Monte Carlo/ Nascar by charts2 Feb 02, 2006 (11:07 am)
With Toyota declaring they will enter NASCAR racing in 2007 fielding Camrys, 2006 might be the last year that Hendrick Motor Sports fields Monte Carlos. Rick Hendrick owns the largest # of Lexus/Toyota dealerships in the USA and he would be hard pressed to continue with GM. My prediction is that Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, and other Hendrick teamates will be driving Toyota Camrys in 2007. The Monte Carlo has fallen on hard times the last few years with dwindling sales. What to do?
#58 of 103 2006 Monte Carlo 3LT by jb7227 Mar 29, 2006 (6:09 pm)
Test drove a 3LT today - I was very impressed with how tight & quiet this car was. Very good pickup, and ride was smoother than I thought. Only negative (for me) - I do not like a spoiler on the back. Test car was a fairly loaded cloth-seat model (sticker was around 25.5K) - I found seats to be comfortable, back seat comfortable once you could get in. Trunk space is great. This is a lot of car for the money. I would like to try a 3.5 v-6 for comparison - but I want to make sure the engine is a u.s.-built 3.5 and not one built in Mexico. Any input on 3.5 vs. 3.9 liter engines? Replies to this message: hdmonte (Apr 03, 2006 9:05 am) doctuck (Apr 13, 2006 1:52 pm)
#59 of 103 Re: 2006 Monte Carlo 3LT [jb7227] by hdmonte Apr 03, 2006 (9:05 am)
Replying to: jb7227 (Mar 29, 2006 6:09 pm) I bought a 2006 Monte Carlo 3LT 2 months ago.   So far I have racked up 3,200 miles and already done the first oil change.   I am completely satisfied so far and have no complaints. The car is solid and very smooth. The power of the 3.9L is great. I test drove a 5.3L V8 and was unimpressed. I may have based some of my feeling on the 5.3L SSR experience I had, which was uninspired to say the least. It just didn't seem to have a great deal of grunt.   For me the only positive about the SS Monte I tested vs. the 3.9L I bought was the exhaust note at start up and idle. I also liked the exhaust tips better than the stock 3.9L ones but that has been remedied already with a set of 2.5" dual wall Stainless aftermarket versions.   I think that the '06 Monte is a great choice compared to the armies of Lexi, Camry and Accords that are all to numerous on the roads. Replies to this message: doctuck (Apr 13, 2006 1:52 pm)
#60 of 103 2006 Monte Carlo by charts2 Apr 05, 2006 (4:59 am)
With a new Camaro in the wings as the NEW two door sport coupe, I believe the low selling Monte Carlos will soon be deleted from the lineup at the end of this run in 2008/9. With tremendous publicity and millions spent on NASCAR and sales still falling like a stone I don't think it would be in Chevys interest to carry on with the Monte. Get one while you can.
#61 of 103 Re: 2006 Monte Carlo 3LT [hdmonte] by doctuck Apr 13, 2006 (1:52 pm)
Replying to: hdmonte (Apr 03, 2006 9:05 am) Be sceptical of the 5.3 if you want, but it is nothing to laugh at. I have one, and it will MOVE!!!
#62 of 103 Re: Ding! [chris65amg] by bccovington Apr 18, 2006 (3:05 pm)
Replying to: chris65amg (Jun 13, 2005 12:12 pm) AHMEN!
#63 of 103 2006/07 Monte Carlo by charts2 Apr 24, 2006 (7:38 am)
I believe the Monte Carlo is doomed. For 2007 only 2 engines will be available. 3.5 & 5.3 V8. Watch for the next generation Monte to be called the Impala SS in 2009. Sales of the current Montes are falling rapidly. Replies to this message: quietpro (Jun 16, 2006 2:11 pm)

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