This one delivers the stock-car experience. Comfortable front seats offer adequate head and legroom. For 2007, a Rally Stripe package is available. Front torso side airbags were optional, however. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. Keep the dynamic challenges to a minimum, and one begins to notice the well-laid-out and uncluttered interior.
Two V6 engines and a V8 were available, each driving a four-speed automatic transmission. The exterior features large headlamps that have a premium, jeweled appearance with three independent lighting units. Overview Chevrolet updated its midsize Monte Carlo coupe and related Impala sedan for 2006 with new engines, reworked suspensions, and revised exterior styling. This will help your mechanic evaluate the issue. I considered trading it for something smaller.
Regardless of engine, Monte Carlos are peppy from a stop. Also missing from the menu are a telescoping steering wheel, stability control, communicative steering, and equal-length driveshafts. The vehicle was low 1-1. The base engine is a 3. On highway drives it averages over 28mpg, in stop and go driving it gets just over 20.
Streetbound Monte Carlos have long emulated the stock-car look. The failure mileage was 105,000. It offers increased stiffness and ride control, with reduced body lean and greater high-speed stability. Decent visibility is compromised more than in Impala by thick rear pillars, sharply angled back window, and smallish outside rearview mirrors. A computer flash was done. Get rid of the generic front end and front wheel drive and I will definately buy a Monte Carlo over a Mustang. The dealer performed a diagnostic test which located the failure in the fuel pressure sensor.
It has the upgraded 3. Monte Carlos competed against such midsize coupes as the Toyota Solara and Honda Accord. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated. In some cases you need to pull over immediately to prevent damage while in others you merely need to tighten you gas cap next time you stop in order to reset the service engine soon light. Available options included a remote starter that turned the engine on via the keyfob, leather upholstery, and satellite radio. At 197 inches long its a challenge in a small driveway, but I'd rather keep the reliability, power and styling than trade it for the same priced econobox. Any sporting input is foiled by a mess of undamped and uncontrolled body motions.
How about 303 horses, 5. After the pistons and rings were replaced, the consumer began having problems with the transmission shuddering. The version mated with the 5. Fully boxed upper frame rail assemblies have a wider, deeper and structurally stronger upper front tie bar, with slight machining differences between V-6 and V-8 models to provide room for the 5. The Monte Carlo features premium materials throughout the interior and trunk area, including low-gloss trim and tight tolerances. Neither personality emerges as the dominant one, and the result is a car that feels unfinished and confused as to its purpose. Many of the same exterior body panels and glass are retained.
Rear space is generous for a sporty coupe, but passengers taller than 5-foot-10 will want more headroom. And yeah, it drives the front wheels this time. The failure and current mileage was 51,029. Inside, the rumble is kept to a dull roar by some well-placed insulation and a fire wall made of Quiet Steel that reduces unwanted noise. Recall Date 2014-06-23 Description This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.
Despite the antics of the overwhelmed tires, hard acceleration still leaves the driver giddy - at least for the first few runs. If you like the V-8 idea, do your shopping at the Pontiac store. I get complements on the Laser Blue color every where I go! The many adjustments and changes are, for the most part, well placed and largely successful. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing where the mechanic replaced the oil pressure sensor. Fortunately, the car is capable of making some very satisfying sounds. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.