Our Review of the 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34

The 1998 Monte Carlo is an important vehicle to Chevrolet for the coupe market segment. The Z34 is a member of a series of two trim levels for the Monte Carlo which include Z34 and LS. The two-door car with its front-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Chevrolet. There is strong competition from vehicles from Toyota.

Performance

The Monte Carlo Z34 is equipped with a General Motors 3.8 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The Buick engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Monte Carlo has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

For the 1998 Monte Carlo, the fuel delivery system is a electronic SFI, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 16.60 gallons.

Monte Carlo Z34 Statistics

The Monte Carlo is 200.70 inches long, 72.50 inches wide, and 53.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 107.50 inches. It is able to seat 6 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the Monte Carlo is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

The listed retail price in 1998 (MSRP) was $17,945, with an invoice cost of $16,420. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The Monte Carlo Z34 received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty in-city driving and twenty nine when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

In 1997 and 1998 the Monte Carlo Z34 was availble in the exterior colors of Black, Bright White, Dark Carmine Red Metallic, Dark Jade Green Metallic, Deep Purple Metallic, Light Driftwood Metallic, Light Pewter Metallic, Medium Regal Blue Metallic, Navy Blue Metallic, and Torch Red. Additional options were made available by the factory.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 sold well in 1998. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a Monte Carlo.