1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"Overall, drivers seem to have mixed feelings about the 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. Many appreciated its strong performance and stylish look. Specifically, they liked the engine power, comfortable interior, and spacious trunk. However, several reviews pointed out issues with gas mileage and maintenance difficulties, as well as a few reliability concerns."
It was a good car. I built it from the ground up but it was too old. It tried it's best 'till the very end. I would recommend a better condition one. Great power, nice smooth look about it. It was fun while it lasted.
March 26, 2009I bought the car with 98000 miles on it. It runs great for the $1200 I bought it for. I have not had any problems yet. The transmission was rebuilt when I got it. It has great acceleration and handling. It's fun to drive. The downside are that it's front wheel drive, and the engine is difficult to work on.
September 4, 2009I have never been a chevy fan, but I like my Monte. I bought it 2 years ago with 157,000 miles. Now it's got 213,000 and still going strong. I was getting poor milage til I had the transmission rebuilt. I didn't even realize overdrive wasn't working! Now it always gets high 20's and I even pulled 30.2 mpg at 80 mph while crossing Tennessee. I love the power and the high revs of the engine, and I use it often. The motor reminds me of the high reving mopar small blocks. Usually a chevy engine doesn't hold up to my style of driving, but this motor seems to thrive on being used! On the down side, it is one of the hardest motors I have ever had to work on. It has a poor design for an oil leak where the distributor used to be, and it takes a long time to bleed the cooling system. I like the appearance of the car because it doesn't grab attention. I also like that I do not have a wing or any bright emblems advertising the Z34 package. Other than the 2 tailpipes, it looks like a regular monte. Noone expects a 2-door Lumina to run with the V-8's. The Z34 handles great with a great feel to the steering, but it doesn't turn very sharp for parking. I have had problems keeping the back brakes working properly and finally just converted the whole brake system to regular brakes, not anti-lock. Now I have better brakes than ever, but I still have a lot of brake fade while driving in the rain.
April 23, 2009What owners say
It was a good car. I built it from the ground up but it was too old. It tried it's best 'till the very end. I would recommend a better condition one. Great power, nice smooth look about it. It was fun while it lasted.
March 26, 2009I bought the car with 98000 miles on it. It runs great for the $1200 I bought it for. I have not had any problems yet. The transmission was rebuilt when I got it. It has great acceleration and handling. It's fun to drive. The downside are that it's front wheel drive, and the engine is difficult to work on.
September 4, 2009I have never been a chevy fan, but I like my Monte. I bought it 2 years ago with 157,000 miles. Now it's got 213,000 and still going strong. I was getting poor milage til I had the transmission rebuilt. I didn't even realize overdrive wasn't working! Now it always gets high 20's and I even pulled 30.2 mpg at 80 mph while crossing Tennessee. I love the power and the high revs of the engine, and I use it often. The motor reminds me of the high reving mopar small blocks. Usually a chevy engine doesn't hold up to my style of driving, but this motor seems to thrive on being used! On the down side, it is one of the hardest motors I have ever had to work on. It has a poor design for an oil leak where the distributor used to be, and it takes a long time to bleed the cooling system. I like the appearance of the car because it doesn't grab attention. I also like that I do not have a wing or any bright emblems advertising the Z34 package. Other than the 2 tailpipes, it looks like a regular monte. Noone expects a 2-door Lumina to run with the V-8's. The Z34 handles great with a great feel to the steering, but it doesn't turn very sharp for parking. I have had problems keeping the back brakes working properly and finally just converted the whole brake system to regular brakes, not anti-lock. Now I have better brakes than ever, but I still have a lot of brake fade while driving in the rain.
April 23, 2009I got this car for $500 and it doesn't owe me a dime. Other than a severe oil leak that would take 12 hrs to fix I just add about a quart a week. This car is like a Monte SS. They didn't make the SS for a few years so they made the Z-34 instead. This car is a blast to drive, even though it weighs like 2 tons it's got sufficient power.
March 20, 2010Overall this is my favorite car. Shes got great Torque to HP ratio. Decent gas mileage. Its a great car if you know what to tinker with. Did a Suspension upgrade and a Front disc break and pad change. She stops better and accelerates amazingly.
August 9, 2011Comfortable car, that likes to rev, but poor gas mileage ruins the experience.
June 24, 2008I believe the Monte Carlo is a good car to own as a second car or work car. Of course I bought it used 12 years old now with 122,000 miles on it. I believe if I had bought it new with normal upkeep it would be a great car. I love the looks and performance but the gas mileage is pretty bad. Still a work in progress.
October 15, 2007Mine was black with a gray leather interior. The V-6 had enough power and the got good gas mileage. Trunk was huge and front and back seats were very comfortable. It was a great highway cruiser. It always attracted compliments wherever I went.
January 12, 2013I loved this car and I really miss it. Not sure why, I can't really explain it. It completely died with 109k miles on it, so I had another engine put in and that one died about 500 miles later too. Build quality was ok even though a couple lights on the dash didn't work.
January 18, 2009Worst car I've ever owned. The 3.4L V6 engine is severely under powered compared to other engines of similar size.
March 14, 2008
