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#65 of 103 Wanna' make a 3800cc Monte haul? by blacktie May 19, 2006 (3:56 pm)
Turbo it, add an intercooler, exhaust cutouts and larger injectors. Now, its a "Grand Monte Carlo" much like the Buick GN's of old. I've done it and it'll eat Mustangs, Vipers and Corvettes. Don't believe me? ~ Check out a Pontiac GP 4 Door set up this way doing a 1/4 mi in [11.47 sec. 116.12 MPH] at my site: '89 BEASTSTANG's CARCRAZY">link title Here's my 'Monte: BlackTie Replies to this message: claires (Jun 28, 2006 12:08 am)
#66 of 103 Glad to see an improved Monte by observer22 Jun 08, 2006 (12:10 am)
Two years ago Edmunds did not have an active Monte discussion. I test drove the base 04 Monte and found it to be a comfortable cruiser with fairly ugly styling and a lousy engine with problems (3.4). That 04 Monte Carlo had a dash with some styling cues from the classic 70-72 Montes. It also had seats (base version) that seemed the equal of Volvo's (I did test drive a Volvo during the same period). Chevy borrowed Toyota technology for a frame immediately behind the dash. And copied Hyundai in making the rear side panel one piece. Don't forget those great crash test scores. Now all of the good stuff (except for the dash styling) is mated with much better front end styling and a more reliable, more modern engine. The 06 Monte Carlo should have been the 2000 version.
#67 of 103 Re: 2006/07 Monte Carlo [charts2] by quietpro Jun 16, 2006 (2:11 pm)
Replying to: charts2 (Apr 24, 2006 7:38 am) Well, of course Monte Carlo sales are falling. You can't expect a stale design to continue selling. I would've likely traded my '02 for an '06 but I didn't want the "same" car. I ended up with the Impala SS but already miss my Monte Carlos "B" pillar that didn't direct air into my ear while driving with the windows down. I also miss the sportier seats in my old Monte Carlo. Monte Carlos will sell again if they would only restyle it. As for the Camaro taking over the coupe slot, there is room for both if both are great cars. I like Camaros but would choose the Monte Carlo for higher comfort levels. Chevy used to be able to sell multiple lines of cars. Toyota does it today. As long as they all are quality built and have their distinct place in the lineup, the sales will follow.
#69 of 103 Re: Wanna' make a 3800cc Monte haul? [blacktie] by claires HOST Jun 28, 2006 (12:08 am)
Replying to: blacktie (May 19, 2006 3:56 pm) Hey, blacktie, why don't you put some of those photos up on your CarSpace page?
#70 of 103 Press request by KarenS HOST Jun 30, 2006 (9:32 am)
A national personal finance magazine is looking to interview consumers who own a car which has cylinder deactivation technology and is happy/unhappy with the fuel mileage it receives. Please send an e-mail to ctalatiedmunds.com no later than Monday, July 3, 2006 by 2:00 PM PST/5:00 EST containing your daytime contact information and what car you own.          Thanks,   Chintan Talati   Corporate Communications   Edmunds.com Replies to this message: redrider06 (Jun 04, 2008 4:22 pm)
#71 of 103 Rental car by sacstate1 Jul 05, 2006 (12:39 pm)
Why would I want to spend my hard earned money on a rental car? Same with the Impala and other GM clones. When GM starts selling to individuals and not corporate rental fleets I might be interested in GM again.   Front drive, muscle car (SS)? Get real. That turn signal is the same design I had on my '82 Z28 when I was in High School. Replies to this message: redrider06 (Jun 04, 2008 4:49 pm)
#72 of 103 Monte Carlo by exalteddragon1 Jul 06, 2006 (9:07 am)
These cars look better now than they did B4 from some angles. The problem is that its the same car in side and out with a new radio and some new engines. It should have been redesigned like many here say.   Its sad that GM is gonna retire yet another great name. Good thing the Camaro is comming back.   The values of these things are also gonna drop if they stop production. Replies to this message: uplanderguy (Jul 21, 2006 6:03 am)
#73 of 103 Re: Monte Carlo [exalteddragon1] by uplanderguy Jul 21, 2006 (6:03 am)
Replying to: exalteddragon1 (Jul 06, 2006 9:07 am) There are a couple things I wish GM would do/would have done with the current Monte:   1) Put some chrome trim inside the taillights a la Nissan Altima...would spruce up the rear.   2) I cannot understand how starting with either the '04 or '05 model (can't recall which), they took the bodyside molding off, and it's not even an option! Makes the car look bloated, not to mention susceptible to parking lot dings! If I bought a new one, I'd have the dealer body shop install the moldings from the earlier car and charge me for it!   Bill P. from OH
#74 of 103 Re: Look Familiar [ssmonteman] by zepp_leppard Jul 30, 2006 (9:59 am)
Replying to: ssmonteman (Jul 27, 2005 12:24 pm) I'm not sure what u have heard about the 06 monte SS, but it will eat up a new mustang GT. I traded in my 02 SS on the 06 and have had the pleasure of beating lots of mustangs, suped up GTP's, nitrous civics and hemi chargers. The RWD drive have traction issues off the line and i can take 3 lengths on them and usually hold it. I beat a beautiful black hemi charger last night, not by 3 lengths but a length none the less, nothing like seeing a losers headlights in your rear view. WHATEVER you have heard about not being in the same ball park is pure BS, this thing pulls so hard it is hard to explain, it hauls ass, believe me, i have made some people very sad after they revved thier motors at me. Just because you read numbers in a magazine doesn't mean squat, GM did an awesome on this 5.3 V-8, nice rumble, revs like a frikkin f-1. As far as i'm concerned the Mustang GT is totally overrated. Replies to this message: jglenn66 (Sep 05, 2006 3:39 pm)

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