1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"Overall, drivers really enjoy the classic feel and performance of the 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. Many owners appreciate its powerful acceleration, comfortable ride, and unique styling. However, some drivers noted issues with handling in winter conditions and minor reliability concerns as the car ages."
Mostly is the classic styling and individuality that the car exudes. A secondary point is the extremly comfortable ride, whether you're driving it, or a passenger. The size of the car is also impressive, as the styling makes it look larger than it actually is. They just don't design cars like this anymore.
August 17, 2011My first car. It was great. I put Cragar rims with deep dish on the back. Only problem was the rims didn't fit due to the drum brake weight so the back end shaked violently over 65mph. It had a 287 V-8. It always started and was a warrior on road trips. It was a Landau Maroon with Maroon interior. Bench front seat.
February 12, 2008Well first off I'm only 16 so I basically use it to run to school, work, some car shows, and wherever else I need to go. Right now it has a small block chevy 350 with a rochester 4-barrel quadrajet carb and a superstock cam in it, otherwise its basically stock. Overall it runs great, sounds excellent with the true-dual exhaust and dual glasspacks, and is pretty reliable for an older car. It is a two tone car with black up top and silver below with an arcticat green flame lick separating the two. I do have some pictures but only from when my uncle Dean and I did the painting but hopefully I will get some more. I got it when I was 14 for $800. I have been working with Dean at my grandpa's repair shop, Dan's Repair, since I was 11 so I had a nice chunk of money in the bank. Across the cost of paint, rebuilding the engine, regular restoration parts, and aftermarket interior panels I've only spent about $5,400. Engiine runs great, puts out about 370 horsepower and 390 ft. lbs. of torque and will still get about 20-24 mpg.
June 17, 2009What owners say
Mostly is the classic styling and individuality that the car exudes. A secondary point is the extremly comfortable ride, whether you're driving it, or a passenger. The size of the car is also impressive, as the styling makes it look larger than it actually is. They just don't design cars like this anymore.
August 17, 2011My first car. It was great. I put Cragar rims with deep dish on the back. Only problem was the rims didn't fit due to the drum brake weight so the back end shaked violently over 65mph. It had a 287 V-8. It always started and was a warrior on road trips. It was a Landau Maroon with Maroon interior. Bench front seat.
February 12, 2008Well first off I'm only 16 so I basically use it to run to school, work, some car shows, and wherever else I need to go. Right now it has a small block chevy 350 with a rochester 4-barrel quadrajet carb and a superstock cam in it, otherwise its basically stock. Overall it runs great, sounds excellent with the true-dual exhaust and dual glasspacks, and is pretty reliable for an older car. It is a two tone car with black up top and silver below with an arcticat green flame lick separating the two. I do have some pictures but only from when my uncle Dean and I did the painting but hopefully I will get some more. I got it when I was 14 for $800. I have been working with Dean at my grandpa's repair shop, Dan's Repair, since I was 11 so I had a nice chunk of money in the bank. Across the cost of paint, rebuilding the engine, regular restoration parts, and aftermarket interior panels I've only spent about $5,400. Engiine runs great, puts out about 370 horsepower and 390 ft. lbs. of torque and will still get about 20-24 mpg.
June 17, 2009This car rode like a dream - just floated on the pavement! Learned a lot about working on cars with this one - they don't make 'em like that anymore! She had a 267 cu. in. "baby" V8 and I wished I still had it today! Restored it after a wreck and won an award at a car show.
June 21, 2010loved the car was best i ever had and would buy another in blink of an eye. wasnt best looking when i got it but a few dollars later it was decent lookin peformance was great had a chevy smallblock 350 i had probs with the alternator and battery but i was pulling almost 4000 watts with my stereo system car handled great and was and is still my dream car.
November 7, 2008305 engine with a 4 barrel carburetor, i upgraded the trans from a 200 to a 350turbo. It is a 2 tone blue. 190,000 miles. This car is in the process of being restored, the engine will be taken out and redone, and the interior will be redone. The car might end up black after all is said and done.
August 5, 2008Beautiful exterior, spotless interior, great ride, lots of power, I'd recommend this car to anyone
April 17, 2008Loved it it was great in the snow. I built up the 267 V8 so it kept up with 350's, and it was still running with over 140,000 miles
December 2, 2007It was an awesome car - for the summer. It sounded awesome and with only a 305. Had good acceleration and handling however, in winter time if you do not have patience or enough experience with RWD in winter, it can be pretty frustrating and scary. Due to how old it was and that it had not been taken that good of care of by previous owners, problems started to rise.
December 19, 2007i bought mine off the orginal owner and its been good to me, i used it for a every day drive for some time with only minor problems
November 8, 2007
