- coupe 192,296
- 2,167 below average
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- Wellington, KS
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- 2,167 below average coupe 192,296 yellow
2002 chevrolet monte carlo review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. The car for nascar fans. introductionchevrolet says its 2002 monte carlo is 'classy with a wild streak.' the wild streak comes from the car being shaped in the wind tunnel for minimal drag and maximum stability because it of chevrolet's participation in nascar winston cup stock car racing. It is no exaggeration to say chevrolet and monte carlo have dominated nascar racing since the 'modern era' of the sport began in 1972. But it does provide spirited performance in its ss form. And its styling does attract attention. For 2002, air conditioning with driver and passenger temperature setting is standard on both models. Electronic traction control became standard on both models last year. for 2002, a new enhanced premium sound system is available and includes eight speakers and an auxiliary amplifier. Also new for 2002 is a shoulder belt for the middle position in the rear seat and latch child seat attachment points. available on the ss version is a high sport appearance package 2100) that includes full ground effects, a race-inspired spoiler, unique aluminum wheels, stainless-steel exhaust tips and a red bow tie identification in the instrument cluster panel. walkaroundmonte carlo is a slick car aerodynamically. However, it looks as if it were designed by a committee. Individual elements are attractive, but we're not quite satisfied with how they hang together as a whole. It looks like how it must have looked when the engineers and designers emerged from the last wind-tunnel session. in addition its aerodynamic objectives, the monte carlo tries to integrate elements from past models. The result is a shape that's like nothing else on the road. In that respect, we have to give chevrolet high marks. Compared to pre-2000 monte carlos, this one has been strengthened in the roof, doors, and floor pan. An aluminum front cradle isolates the engine, transmission, steering, and suspension from the main structure of the car. The interior features a cast magnesium beam, called a magbeam, that fits behind the instrument panel to further increase chassis rigidity and provide a stiff mounting for the dashboard systems. As a result, the latest monte carlo is much quieter than any previous generation. Increased chassis stiffness also makes the car less prone to squeaks and rattles over time. interioroverall, the interior is a nice design with a sporty flavor that reminds us of corvettes and camaros. the bucket seats are quite comfortable for around-town driving. Their shape makes it easy to get in and out of the car. Both seats are easy to adjust, and there's plenty of range for short and tall drivers. Front-seat passengers will appreciate the power seat option. the instruments are nicely designed with straightforward gauges that are well laid out and easy to read. With black backgrounds, white markings and red needles, the look is not only racy in flavor, but also easy to read and scan, with the major and minor gauges placed on slightly different planes to add visual interest. the ignition switch is conveniently located on the dash, well to the right of the steering wheel. This makes it easy to quickly get in the car and get going, or quickly get out of the car after shutting it off. another nice touch inside the new monte carlo is its cockpit-style dashboard that houses those new gauges and controls. It separates the driver completely from the front passenger and provides fingertip access to every system in the array. It's a nicely styled package, and it works. The tall center console is a bit intrusive for drivers who like to shift the automatic transmission manually, however, and the t-handle shifter looks dated. the trunk is large, but the opening is small, making it difficult to load big boxes. driving impressionstrong power and surprisingly good grip make the monte carlo an enjoyable drive. the monte carlo ss features a thoroughly proven v6 that delivers 200 horsepower and 225 pound-feet of torque. It may not hold a candle to some of the old v8-powered, rear-wheel-drive monte carlos, but it's more than enough to break the tires loose on this front-wheel-drive model. Punch the throttle and there's instant power and lots of it. gm's popular 3800 engine is probably the most highly developed overhead-valve v6 in the world. With all the refinements that have been baked into it over the years, in terms of valvetrain friction, bottom-end strength and friction, and electronic engine management and fuel injection, this is about as good as it gets for an overhead-valve v6. In fact, it seems to miss the point entirely. As a tradeoff for the bite they yield, the tires are a little noisy. The steering is over-assisted in a lot of situations and does not provide as much feedback from the front tires as we would like, but it is tight and accurate. The monte carlo has the widest front and rear track in its segment. (the track is the distance between the left and right tires.) coupled with the tires and suspension, this makes for a platform that is good fun to drive down country roads, boulevards, or highways. Large, powerful antilock brakes on this monte carlo are up to the job. They have the largest calipers and rotors in the class. Shaped by the wind tunnel this is what the boys race every sunday. Otherwise, check out the impala. model lineupls 19,985); ss 22,785). assembled inoshawa, ontario, canada. options as testedpreferred equipment group 660) includes driver information convenience center with homelink programmable garage door opener, trip computer with outside temperature display and compass and anti-theft system, six-way power driver's seat, dual power heated mirrors; am/fm/cassette/cd stereo 345); six-way power passenger seat 325). model testedmonte carlo ss 22,785). Anti-lock Brakes✔ Bucket Seats✔ AM/FM✔ Air Conditioning✔ Aluminum Wheels
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