1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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User reviews for 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
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by michael i
Oct 16, 2022
it has a leak thats all i found rong with the carOct 16, 2022
by Teonte C
Aug 23, 2014
I Love this Car, I hate i did an A/C delete. Ilove that its lowered. Enjoy the Engine Power. Descent Interior, Magnaflow exhaust, 4" Drop in the front 3.25" in the rear, 2 Kicker CVX 12" Subwoofers, !000 Memphis PR1000 Amp, 4gauge power and ground, 12 gauge Speaker wire, Pioneer 8400 HeadunitAug 23, 2014
by Peter N
Sep 30, 2013
we ran this car for 115000 miles or so and only spent a couple grand in repairs , so it was a pretty good unit ... 305 4bbl ran pretty good after some tweeking to the electronic Q-jet carb , true duals and a fresh air hood , 90 mph in the quarter mile was attainable ... wish it had a posi-trac , 3.73 gears lit up right rear tire for a hundred feet or more on concrete .... this car handled with the best of them and rode pretty good too .Sep 30, 2013
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by michael i
Oct 16, 2022
it has a leak thats all i found rong with the carOct 16, 2022
by Teonte C
Aug 23, 2014
I Love this Car, I hate i did an A/C delete. Ilove that its lowered. Enjoy the Engine Power. Descent Interior, Magnaflow exhaust, 4" Drop in the front 3.25" in the rear, 2 Kicker CVX 12" Subwoofers, !000 Memphis PR1000 Amp, 4gauge power and ground, 12 gauge Speaker wire, Pioneer 8400 HeadunitAug 23, 2014
by Peter N
Sep 30, 2013
we ran this car for 115000 miles or so and only spent a couple grand in repairs , so it was a pretty good unit ... 305 4bbl ran pretty good after some tweeking to the electronic Q-jet carb , true duals and a fresh air hood , 90 mph in the quarter mile was attainable ... wish it had a posi-trac , 3.73 gears lit up right rear tire for a hundred feet or more on concrete .... this car handled with the best of them and rode pretty good too .Sep 30, 2013
by Anonymous
Dec 26, 2012
i like ever thing about this car but looking for a tk. as nice. took 1st place at honwald ,tn car show then 2nd place . at,, motor has a mild cam that sounds great. will b hard to find another one like this in this condition.Dec 26, 2012
by Sonia G
Jun 11, 2011
work in progress car , have put new fender and front bumper ,sand n primer still a work in progress, good on gas havent had any major concern other then new water pump, car is great just look forward to the finish productJun 11, 2011
by James R
Jan 12, 2011
Like: that its an SS. Posi rearend and turbo 400 trans, interior isnt bad. Dislike: Paint is rough, needs some bodywork(previous owner was clueless when it came to bodywork) needs some better wheels and a bigger rear tire, and needs an engine.Jan 12, 2011
by Casey H
Dec 13, 2010
it has a 350 from a 1968 chevy corvette with add ons
18 inch rims and low pro tires
ok on gas bought a new starter
yes but if driven wrong could kill
i would drive to any show aroundDec 13, 2010
by Asphalt A
Aug 21, 2010
love my monte carlo ss i have had 14 monte carlos and this by far is the fav. i am wanting to get an aerocoupe ,maybe one of these days! but for now i wil just keep on smokin the hides an cruising the higwaysAug 21, 2010
by Asphalt A
May 09, 2010
it has been my dream car since high school! runs great and looks good,i must like them ,i have owned 14 monte carlo's since 1988.and if i had a place to put them i would prob have more. a few years ago i had 4 at one time,just didnt have place to put them all>May 09, 2010
by Nick H
Apr 08, 2010
LOUD. Great sound and power. 420hp is enough to have some fun on the road.
Got it for 5 grand, got 12 thousand invested. Fun car to drive and a great way to
burn gas fast. Just need better brakes with cammed engine.Apr 08, 2010
by Michael G
Apr 04, 2010
Awesome Car. 8mpg lol, edelbrock performanced motor upgrade carb, cam, headers, intake, k&N air intake. Car produces alot of looks and many people love to see one on the road. ss package is the way to go. mainly very inexpensive to ownApr 04, 2010
by Trevor M
Apr 04, 2010
has good acceleration from 0 to100
suspension work on front end new springs are needed
need some more body work done
gas milage sucks with running 110 race gas
tire burner at 30 mph drag racing the car on the trackApr 04, 2010
by Ty M
Apr 03, 2010
1986 monte carlo..small block 355.dome keith black pistons,h-beam rods,steel crank,aluminum edelbrock RPM heads,750 holly,gear to gear timing and 13/4 tube headers.computer dyno shows 533 hp.6 speed tremic trans with 5.86 gears in a ford nine rear.7.6 in the 1/8th on 10 inch slicks.Apr 03, 2010
by Steve P
Dec 28, 2009
its fun its sexy looks good runs good love driving it and pushing the limits whit it makes emotions run high and tickets to lol dont regret buying my monte carlo ss 1986 lets all get a monte carlo ss Dec 28, 2009
by Nick C
Nov 16, 2009
I bought this car to restore. I love it. I have 3000 dollars in it so far. It has a chevy 350 a 200r4 trans and 4.11:1 gear rear end. It has all new front bushings. Shocks all around. Its hard getting inspection but I love it. Its a sleeper car.Nov 16, 2009
by Nicole B
Oct 23, 2009
My daily driver for seven years. Still running
strong and still beats most people on the road
today with her stock 305.
Gas mileage is horrible but she is a great car
with personality. An attention whore at best.
Could use a new paint job but I am happy with
this Monte Carlo SS. Drove from California to
New Mexico in this 86!Oct 23, 2009
by Jeremy S
Oct 22, 2009
It is an awesome car and it hauls. My dad barely has to touch the gas and it peels out. It is purple and has metal flakes in the paint. It is an awesome car to drive. Thank you for reading/Oct 22, 2009
by Thomas A
Oct 14, 2009
Owned it since I was 16. It is a white SS with a burgundy interior. It is set up as a Pro-Touring car with a 383 small block, Richmond 6spd, Ford 9"rear, and Wilwood disc brakes all around. I will never sell it!Oct 14, 2009
by Eric B
Oct 01, 2009
Doint see many on the road. Did a body off restoration with a friends help. New moter and trans, to come this winter as wall as some body work. Add a fuel cell in the stock tank location. I dive it everyday untill the snow comes lolOct 01, 2009
by Mike A
Sep 17, 2009
i love this car its old school fun to drive around in and show off to your friends the cost of ownership is not the expenevt because of the inserse i have on it and it does do a nice burnout Sep 17, 2009
by Tyler B
Aug 06, 2009
this thing is such a beast. said to be the best motor that general motors ever made. it was my grandpa's car and its' being passes through the family. the only downside is the gas mileage it gets but other than that its awesome. its got a small block 305 chevy original motor v8 engine. it'll get up and go but also real comfortable. i love this car.Aug 06, 2009
by Chris B
Jun 30, 2009
Small block chevy 305, rochester 6 barrel carb, turbo
350 4 speed automatic, hooker headers and custom
magnaflow dual exhaust. overall its a great car and
definatly represents the heartbeat of america very
well. with about 350rwp its a car that goes Jun 30, 2009
by Andrew R
Sep 07, 2008
My 86 monte carlo had 501 big block and paint just the same has dale earheart if was the better car I have ever owned it was a great drag car not to good in the field of counring but it drifting the car around town was lot more funSep 07, 2008
by Timothy G
Jul 25, 2008
Flippin Awesome SS. My first car. Mostly stock. Originally paid $300 for it. Rear diff. locker. Same 305 h.o. engine and 2004r tranny. Currently runs on E-85. 750cfm double pump carb for E-85. Beat the hell out of it and cannot believe it is still in one piece. Stupid facebook wants me to write a longer review but I have nothing else to say about this car and I have other cars to talk about. I don't know how long this has to be before it will let me continue but i'm hoping this little bit of rambling helps a little bit.Jul 25, 2008
by Corey H
Jun 28, 2008
car was as much fu to work on as it was to drive !
loved pulling up beside Mustangs and driving away !
Mr Transmission can rot in hell !they killed that car !Jun 28, 2008
by Peter Q
Jun 19, 2008
750 double pumper, edelbrock intake, bored over 40, roller rocker, cam,lifters, pushrodsJun 19, 2008
by Dustin P
Jun 19, 2008
fast as hellJun 19, 2008
by Ted C
Jun 10, 2008
new every thing this car was just rebuiltJun 10, 2008
by Brian K
Jun 04, 2008
This is the car me and my dad are building for my first car. ITs fastJun 04, 2008
by Anonymous
May 12, 2008
the site is very informative and car specific... i definately recommend it to everyone i know.May 12, 2008
by Jenn W
May 12, 2008
Black exterior (no pin strip), maroon interior, no cigarette burns to the seats, great stereo system inside, with 2-12's in the trunk for added bass (just in case you were in the mood). T-Tops, Tinted windows, 15'' crome rims, 350 block, awesome "pick up and go" powerMay 12, 2008
by Mark F
May 11, 2008
black with metallic dark blue rally strips May 11, 2008
by Bob P
Apr 14, 2008
Mine was bought new by my parents and was on to me. I'm in the process of restoring it with some minor upgrades.Apr 14, 2008
by Anonymous
Apr 13, 2008
cant really say to much about it yet... but i will let you knowApr 13, 2008
by Joel L
Apr 06, 2008
Loved the power, hated the gas mileage.Apr 06, 2008
by Kyle C
Mar 26, 2008
this is my racecar and i have won 17 times in the last year so yeaMar 26, 2008
by Daniel L
Mar 12, 2008
it got a chevy 350 souped up it got headers with straight pipes with cherry bombs Mar 12, 2008
by Rob N
Mar 05, 2008
I'm the original owner of this fine 1986 Monte Carlo LS. The best car I ever owned. It's totally stock with a 305 V8 4 bbl. Great performance, nice ride.Mar 05, 2008
by Greg G
Mar 02, 2008
Bought it for 1300. V8. has fairly new Tranny, alternator and cat converters. Only 78K miles on it. i use it for summer currently. I want to keep it and fix it up however i need a reliable car for the winter too.Mar 02, 2008
by Phillip E. M
Feb 04, 2008
Didnt have it for that long... it was fast but sucked in the winter cause it was carborated and hard to start sometimesFeb 04, 2008
by Anonymous
Jan 10, 2008
the inside has burns air don't work, thelighter don't work. It need a tune up and trassmion work. what would it be worth. the outside has ding, and dang.it need minder workJan 10, 2008
by Jake C
Jan 04, 2008
Mine didn't have T-tops...Jan 04, 2008
by Anonymous
Jan 04, 2008
Bought this/found it in Mingoville. Guy said it was his mothers(she was in her 70's i guess). It needed a full resto, ended up selling this one to dad. This is his baby now, he did all the work as pictured!:)Jan 04, 2008
by Anonymous
Nov 30, 2007
I've owned it for 20 yrs and loved every day.Nov 30, 2007
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1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Pricing
Original MSRP
$11,069 to $14,605Price range
N/AAverage price on CG
N/AYoY price change
N/ATrims & specs
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Seats
Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
AM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Audio System
AM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Seats
Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
AM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth