The editors over at Autoblog have discovered that Chevy is quietly ending production of the Chevy Monte Carlo. May 4th is the last day that you can order the car and production will end on June 20th at the Oshawa plant in Canada. Apparently Chevy has high hopes for the new 2008 Chevy Malibu, which is going to take up the extra capacity left by the Monte Carlo. Sales in Jan 07' were down 64.2%.
Finally Chevy decided to kill this ugly car! I don't know why they were still making it. It will be interesting to see if they use this name on a future product. Maybe a RWD coupe.
Comments (25)
I own a 2006 Monte Carlo. I have the opposit opinion of Marc posted on 02/28/07. Great car, and I like the looks! Too bad it is on the discontinued hit list. RWD would be great, but even the front wheel drive model is outstanding. Too bad Marc is wrong, but I guess someone has to be.
Posted by George | July 26, 2007 8:41 AM
Posted on July 26, 2007 08:41
I agree with George. I had a 2001 Monte Carlo and it was one of the best cars that I ever owned.
Posted by Tony | August 10, 2007 10:46 PM
Posted on August 10, 2007 22:46
I agree with George and Tony. I am quite angry that they discontinued the Monte. I had a 2003 LS and recently upgraded to a 2006 LTZ. I LOVE this car on both its sporty racecar looks and its wonderfully smooth ride. It will be a missed model. Hopefully, they'll bring it back in the future.
Posted by Jessie | October 28, 2007 3:09 AM
Posted on October 28, 2007 03:09
Ican't believe it they're killing me first they stopped production of the chevy caprice (that was a crying shame that they did that)now the only classy car they had left the montecarlo i have a 2004 ls monte i hope they bring both cars back some day is that possible ?
Posted by Tony D | December 4, 2007 10:38 PM
Posted on December 4, 2007 22:38
I own a 2006 Monte Carlo LS and love my car. A true big sports car. Beauty describes the car and it has the power to back it up. I was very dissappointed to hear that Chev decided to stop making it. Hopefully it will be back !!
Posted by rainer humphrey | December 27, 2007 5:36 AM
Posted on December 27, 2007 05:36
rather upset about the discontinued monte carlo, as well as this idiot's comments about this "ugly car..." if it's so ugly, then why is it one of the most common cars on the road? have an 02 black SS with black leather, GREAT car in looks and driving!!
Posted by corey | December 31, 2007 10:11 PM
Posted on December 31, 2007 22:11
the monte carlo is the coolest car ever!!!! contrary to this article, it looks great, has a fairly strong engine, and is very popular. i cry at night knowing they ended this model! shame on you for slandering the name of this model!
Posted by greg | January 12, 2008 2:40 PM
Posted on January 12, 2008 14:40
Ugly?! Unbelievable! My daughter has a 2000 SS and it is nicer than my car. It rides great, looks great and comes with alot of options. I also cannot believe they are discontinuing the monte. Shame, shame!
Posted by Theresa Brown | January 16, 2008 8:18 PM
Posted on January 16, 2008 20:18
Good riddance but for a different reason. I had a 1985, 1987 & 2001 Monte Carlo SS. The Monte Carlo was a great car and I loved my 2001. After owning it for 6 years (problem free), I had high hopes for a next generation model. What we got was the same car with an new front clip (Impala clone in front) and a new interior. GM you failed me and many other Monte Carlo owners. Unlike some of the redneck owners out there, I was not going to buy the same car I already owned for six years and pay even more for it than I did in 2001. Poor business decision to not give us a new car so after 15 years of owning Monte Carlo's, I have moved to another company since GM continues to fail the 28-35 age segment by either having expensive sports cars (Corvette) or ugly boats with poor gas mileage like the Malibu & Impala. Where is the sports sedan? The Saturn Aura is the only midsize sports sedan worth a damn from an American car company and it was designed by Opel (Germany).
Posted by Disappointed Monte Owner | January 25, 2008 7:10 PM
Posted on January 25, 2008 19:10
own a 2003 pace car. It is Competion Yellow. It has a spoiler and the car rocks! Best car I have ever owned . Looks sport but has a v6 and great on gas mileage. Believe me, this car turns head sand I bought it as a leftover in 2004 and I only paid 17K for it.
Posted by Ellen | February 2, 2008 10:14 PM
Posted on February 2, 2008 22:14
I own a 2003 pace car. It is Competion Yellow. It has a spoiler and the car rocks! Best car I have ever owned . Looks sport but has a v6 and great on gas mileage. Believe me, this car turns head sand I bought it as a leftover in 2004 and I only paid 17K for it.
Posted by Ellen | February 2, 2008 10:14 PM
Posted on February 2, 2008 22:14
It may be a nice car, but it is HELLA HIDEOUS!!
Posted by Kristy | February 19, 2008 1:49 PM
Posted on February 19, 2008 13:49
i own a 2004 supercharged monter carlos dale jr edition and i love it. it is such a smooth ride and fast.it pisses me off that they are not making it because i will never drive another car because the monte was my first car and when you are spoiled with such beauty, you can't find a perfect car
Posted by Brittany | February 21, 2008 1:00 PM
Posted on February 21, 2008 13:00
all Monte Carlo lovers go on google and click images. then type in 2010 chevrolet Monte Carlo and state what you think.
Posted by math | March 6, 2008 2:01 PM
Posted on March 6, 2008 14:01
all Monte Carlo lovers go on google and click images. then type in 2010 chevrolet Monte Carlo and state what you think.
Posted by math | March 6, 2008 2:01 PM
Posted on March 6, 2008 14:01
all Monte Carlo lovers go on google and click images. then type in 2010 chevrolet Monte Carlo and state what you think.
Posted by math | March 6, 2008 2:01 PM
Posted on March 6, 2008 14:01
all Monte Carlo lovers go on google and click images. then type in 2010 chevrolet Monte Carlo and state what you think.
Posted by math | March 6, 2008 2:01 PM
Posted on March 6, 2008 14:01
this version was flat out ugly it was not like the versions of the past.
Posted by SteelCity1981 | March 11, 2008 5:51 PM
Posted on March 11, 2008 17:51
Thank GOD !!!! The end of the biggest eye sores on the road.
Posted by Steve | March 20, 2008 9:53 AM
Posted on March 20, 2008 09:53
For all of those that thought it was ugly and didn't look like the car of yesterday, because it wasn't. It was the car of today. If it looked so bad why is there so many on the roads? And why did NASCAR have it on the tracks? I have owned 4 so far in my lifetime and I happen to be one of those that ordered one of the last 2007 Monte Carlos. My husband and I both work for GM - so we knew what was going to happen to the Monte (because of sales), I will not trade that car until they decide to bring back the new one in 2010 (this is going to be a bad ass car), and then I still may decide to keep the 2007. The Monte Carlo was one of the best cars GM had out, it had the fewest problems. I hate small cars, yes I understand it, fuel mileage, I don't care I don't want it to break down all the time, I want room to move and I want horsepower. If I cared about fuel, I wouldn't drive an SUV or an HD Diesel. The writer of the above story must drive the Fiat Strada.
Posted by Laine | March 27, 2008 6:28 AM
Posted on March 27, 2008 06:28
Chevy has broken my heart with this one. First the Caprice Classics, and now the Monte Carlo's. Last of a dying breed. Thats why when I get rid of my 03 Monte Carlo, I am getting a 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8. As long as I am driving an American made muscle car, the spirit of the Monte Carlo continues on.......Get out the way!!!
Posted by theflyladieschamp | April 9, 2008 11:14 PM
Posted on April 9, 2008 23:14
I love theys car i have a 2007 Monte Carlo SS and i was going to get a new one this fall but then they had to make that plain all go down the drain!
Posted by Stephen | April 30, 2008 5:56 PM
Posted on April 30, 2008 17:56
I just found out (right at this moment) that the Monte Carlo was discontinued. I was on the phone last night talking with my friend who is a car buff and I told him that I really wanted to get one. So, I got on the internet just now and went to Chevrolet's official website and was a little disturbed because I didn't see the car. I went to one of the dealer site's, still no luck. I finally went to google and was routed here!!!! I fell in love with the Monte Carlos when my aunt had her "73 model. I have always that with the right tire and rims and tinted windows the newer ones would be hot!!!!!
Posted by quinton | June 2, 2008 4:44 PM
Posted on June 2, 2008 16:44
We have owned a Monte Carlo for 6 years, and we LOVE our car. It gets great gas mileage, 28-31 miles per gallon. We get so many comments on how sharp of a car it is. I wouldn't trade my Monte Carlo for anything. It only has 39,000 miles on it, and it sits in the garage.
I can't believe anyone would say it's an UGLY car! They must be looking at something different than what I'm driving! It's a shame they're not going to make it any more.
I personally think the Malibu is one of the ugliest cars I've ever seen! Just had to put that 2 cents worth in!
Posted by Judy | July 20, 2008 5:22 PM
Posted on July 20, 2008 17:22
The Monte has died again! The Monte has NASCAR heritage, but in 1973 it was developed to challenge the European elite...it did so and was named Motor Trends Car of the Year. With that being sad, I'm hoping for the next Monte to be aimed at destroying the BMW, Acura, Lexus and ect with innovative powerplants, world class handling characteristics, at 3/4 the cost with an exterior that hints of its heritage, but still "new". I'm ok with a shorter wheel base, as long as interior room is adequate. I'd be really excited with it being lightened up, but don't lose that big car comfort. I'm one of the few MC fans out here that would say do away with the required V8. I want a world class turbo/supercharged 4 cylinder or 6 cylinder that gets the kids to school at 22 mpg, blasts off to 60 in 4.5 secs/qtr mile in the mid 13s and cruises the interstate getting 32 mpg. I do want it to feel like I'm sitting in my recliner...pie in the sky hopes, but if GM puts it on the road, it would really impact that under 35 market...and at less than $35K be a bargin vs the fore mentioned imports. I've owned a 72, 73 S, 88, 06 SS. I still have the 73 and 06.
Posted by Scott | September 25, 2008 10:44 AM
Posted on September 25, 2008 10:44