The Last Chevrolet Monte Carlo Rolls off The Line - Page 3

paul8488 · 06-20-2007, 01:46 PM

Good point tgagneguam. In the same way GM dropped out of the minivan market. If any market exists there's no reason GM shouldn't own it, no matter how small.

Phoenix · 06-20-2007, 01:55 PM

IMO, Camaro should move to alpha and a Zeta Monte Carlo or Chevelle(!) should come along. I had a 2000 MC LS and I loved it.

**Ming** · 06-20-2007, 02:00 PM

The biggest disappointment I had in the 2006 MC was the carryover styling. The front end changed and the engines were upgraded, but most of the rest of it stayed very similar to what had been on the market since 2000. Everyone knows the horrible back end styling stayed, but fewer people might have noticed the interior's swoopy styling on the door panels that was not brought up to date with crisper modern styling and complete interior makeover like in the new Impala.

Aside from the fact that it had 2 doors instead of 4, there was very little the MC had going for it over a similarly priced Impala.

In fact, you could say it had the worst of both worlds. Same fuel economy, less doors, and older interior and exterior styling when compared to the 2006-7 Impala. I have to think that a lot of potential MC customers just said "forget this" and opted for an Impala SS instead.

FoMoCo Fan · 06-20-2007, 02:01 PM

Face it, the Camaro is going to be almost as big and heavy as the Monte Carlo. The Monte isn't being dropped, it's being replaced by the Camaro.

Porkfriedrice · 06-20-2007, 02:04 PM

its too bad they couldnt have differentiated it more from the Impala. I think people just saw it as a Impala missing a backseat (and kind of weird 90's styling from the windshield back). Well, If all those people whining for a Camino really still want one, I bet Chev could jus cut the top off the back portion of hte couple. I think id be pretty simple actually.

Porkfriedrice · 06-20-2007, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by paul8488

Good point tgagneguam. In the same way GM dropped out of the minivan market. If any market exists there's no reason GM shouldn't own it, no matter how small.

Except for using precious funds and brainpower to own a larger, more profitable market.

usa1 · 06-20-2007, 02:06 PM

Ugly POS. I won't miss it.

Mark

jkennedy293 · 06-20-2007, 02:07 PM

Knowing GM they will revive the name 5 or 6 years from now like they did the last time. I would say the Monte is sleeping, not dead.

LONGHORN · 06-20-2007, 02:07 PM

Sad day indeed, I have fond memories of the Montes from the 70s. Why Gm couldn't take a shared platform and put a modern interpetation of the 70s body on an updated chassis I will never know. It would have sold well........much better than the "Chevelle" everyone is clamoring for... Keep in mind my generation (X) remember fondly the old Montes,we were not around when the Chevelle was in production.......oh well.

I hope does not let the Monte name disappear into nothingness.......but knowing GM they probably will.........again sad very sad day.

KingElvis · 06-20-2007, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by rsbaker

I still don't understand why there is no replacement or at least a Coupe version of Impala or Malibu. This is another sector that GM is abandoning when they should be offering new exciting product. There are lots of people who prefer sporty Coupes to 4 door Sedans. I am one of them!

There's the G6 and...nothing else.

I thought they should have produce a 4 wheel drive version as a kind of Chevy version of the WRX - a rally car. It would have totally transformed it into a tough and capable machine.

ejj29 · 06-20-2007, 02:09 PM

there is a two doorcoming and the going to be the camero!!!!!!! have you seen it it just a little smaller than mc and it's rwd

TJ95GAGT · 06-20-2007, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ejj29

there is a two doorcoming and the going to be the camero!!!!!!! have you seen it it just a little smaller than mc and it's rwd

I wouldn't personally classify the MC and Camaro in the same group. FWD vs RWD, sports/pony car vs. midsize coupe. If I was looking for a sports car I certainly never would go to a MC, if I was just looking for a mid size coupe because I dont like 4 doors I certainly wouldnt go a Camaro.

elderon · 06-20-2007, 02:22 PM

It is sad to see it go. However, there just isn't much market for a car like this anymore. I didn't realize sales were THIS slow though. Wow.

On a similiar note the Monte Carlo deserved to be more than what it was. I think if it had been RWD - even with similiar exterior it would have sold alot better.

camaro_freak · 06-20-2007, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kenman923

The Monte Carlo had a good run. It was just plagued with bland styling and people moving away from personal luxury coupes.

exactly.... too bad the refresh happened so late. That really helped fix the design issues. But leave it to GM to fix a car then soon after kill it...

Hurricane · 06-20-2007, 02:37 PM

My father is on his second Monte Carlo and loves it. Sad, really, that GM never tried to update it or make it more competitive.

06-20-2007, 01:46 PM	#31 (permalink)
paul8488 Firebird Concept (the turbine one) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: France Drives: 2006 Yamaha YBR 125 1990 Citroën Ax Posts: 14,550	Re: The Last Chevrolet Monte Carlo Rolls off The Line Good point tgagneguam. In the same way GM dropped out of the minivan market. If any market exists there's no reason GM shouldn't own it, no matter how small. __________________ *It's been swell, but the swelling's gone down.*

06-20-2007, 01:55 PM	#32 (permalink)
Phoenix 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,471	Re: The Last Chevrolet Monte Carlo Rolls off The Line IMO, Camaro should move to alpha and a Zeta Monte Carlo or Chevelle(!) should come along. I had a 2000 MC LS and I loved it.

06-20-2007, 02:00 PM	#33 (permalink)
Ming GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: An Alternate Timeline Posts: 14,684	Re: The Last Chevrolet Monte Carlo Rolls off The Line The biggest disappointment I had in the 2006 MC was the carryover styling. The front end changed and the engines were upgraded, but most of the rest of it stayed very similar to what had been on the market since 2000. Everyone knows the horrible back end styling stayed, but fewer people might have noticed the interior's swoopy styling on the door panels that was not brought up to date with crisper modern styling and complete interior makeover like in the new Impala. Aside from the fact that it had 2 doors instead of 4, there was very little the MC had going for it over a similarly priced Impala. In fact, you could say it had the worst of both worlds. Same fuel economy, less doors, and older interior and exterior styling when compared to the 2006-7 Impala. I have to think that a lot of potential MC customers just said "forget this" and opted for an Impala SS instead. __________________ Follow WoH on Facebook Follow C64 Walkabout on Facebook Thanks! Last edited by Ming : 06-20-2007 at 02:14 PM.

06-20-2007, 02:01 PM	#34 (permalink)
FoMoCo Fan 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,251	Re: The Last Chevrolet Monte Carlo Rolls off The Line Face it, the Camaro is going to be almost as big and heavy as the Monte Carlo. The Monte isn't being dropped, it's being replaced by the Camaro.

06-20-2007, 02:04 PM	#35 (permalink)
Porkfriedrice 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 247	Re: The Last Chevrolet Monte Carlo Rolls off The Line its too bad they couldnt have differentiated it more from the Impala. I think people just saw it as a Impala missing a backseat (and kind of weird 90's styling from the windshield back). Well, If all those people whining for a Camino really still want one, I bet Chev could jus cut the top off the back portion of hte couple. I think id be pretty simple actually.

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06-20-2007, 02:06 PM	#37 (permalink)
usa1 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,832	Re: The Last Chevrolet Monte Carlo Rolls off The Line Ugly POS. I won't miss it. Mark

06-20-2007, 02:07 PM	#38 (permalink)
jkennedy293 6.0 Liter L76 V8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Holly Springs, NC Drives: '03 Cavalier Posts: 2,371	Re: The Last Chevrolet Monte Carlo Rolls off The Line Knowing GM they will revive the name 5 or 6 years from now like they did the last time. I would say the Monte is sleeping, not dead.

06-20-2007, 02:07 PM	#39 (permalink)
LONGHORN 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 216	Re: The Last Chevrolet Monte Carlo Rolls off The Line Sad day indeed, I have fond memories of the Montes from the 70s. Why Gm couldn't take a shared platform and put a modern interpetation of the 70s body on an updated chassis I will never know. It would have sold well........much better than the "Chevelle" everyone is clamoring for... Keep in mind my generation (X) remember fondly the old Montes,we were not around when the Chevelle was in production.......oh well. I hope does not let the Monte name disappear into nothingness.......but knowing GM they probably will.........again sad very sad day.

06-20-2007, 02:09 PM	#41 (permalink)
ejj29 Walking Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 10	Re: The Last Chevrolet Monte Carlo Rolls off The Line there is a two doorcoming and the going to be the camero!!!!!!! have you seen it it just a little smaller than mc and it's rwd

06-20-2007, 02:22 PM	#43 (permalink)
elderon 2.8 Liter Turbocharged V6 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Saginaw Michigan Drives: 2004 Impala 2007 Silverado Posts: 784	Re: The Last Chevrolet Monte Carlo Rolls off The Line It is sad to see it go. However, there just isn't much market for a car like this anymore. I didn't realize sales were THIS slow though. Wow. On a similiar note the Monte Carlo deserved to be more than what it was. I think if it had been RWD - even with similiar exterior it would have sold alot better. __________________ 2007 Chevy Silverado 2004 Chevy Impala 1999 Pontiac Trans Am Convertible - Gone but never forgotten..... 2010 Camaro V6 - near future.

06-20-2007, 02:37 PM	#45 (permalink)
Hurricane News Contributor Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,428	Re: The Last Chevrolet Monte Carlo Rolls off The Line My father is on his second Monte Carlo and loves it. Sad, really, that GM never tried to update it or make it more competitive.

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