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Old Jan 9, 2005 | 07:16 PM
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This is a picture of the all new Monte Carlo. It looks even better in person. Saw it at the LA auto show (it was in black).http://www.autoweek.com/files/specia...lo/pages/1.htm
Dont like the impala too much though.http://www.autoweek.com/files/specia...la/pages/1.htm
Old Jan 9, 2005 | 09:40 PM
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Sorry dude, but your a little late to the party...
Old Jan 9, 2005 | 10:05 PM
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seen them already..butthe Monte I think will turn a few heads..

one thing is the reaend redesigned looks the same to me??
Old Jan 9, 2005 | 11:09 PM
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Re: 2006 Monte Carlo with 5.3L V8

Originally Posted by Caps94ZODG
seen them already..butthe Monte I think will turn a few heads..

one thing is the reaend redesigned looks the same to me??
something about the new rear end has transparent red circles or something
very very subtle change, unless it's night i suppose
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 12:08 AM
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Ok, so it's got a new front bumper. The 5.3 is nice though.


Edit: It looks kinda like an overgrown Cobalt. The new Malibu/Vette/Cobalt/Monte/Imp... I don't like where Chevy is going as far as headlight design. It's ugly IMO.
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 07:38 AM
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yea its a freshening of the car..just like the 98's front bumper of the Camaro..alnd then to the RWD platform
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 07:59 AM
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They should not have made the frontends that similar.
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 09:02 AM
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Since the Monte will only be around about 2 years it was a cost saving decision. I would imagine this will someday be a collectors item.
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by 91_z28_4me
Since the Monte will only be around about 2 years it was a cost saving decision. I would imagine this will someday be a collectors item.
Maybe for Monte Carlo collectors Maybe in 30 years,Barrett Jackson will give you a free '06 Monte for any purchase over 10K.
Seriously,it is a nice looking car,and the Impala is a major improvement.
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 09:54 AM
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Re: 2006 Monte Carlo with 5.3L V8

I think alot of people are under the mistaken impression that a Monte Carlo replacement is poised for release.

It's not. The current MC may be around longer than you think.
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Z284ever
I think alot of people are under the mistaken impression that a Monte Carlo replacement is poised for release.

It's not. The current MC may be around longer than you think.
I think you and Guy need to compare notes he has said many times the current(06) monte will live a very short life.

BTW can I get a CC on your conversation with him?
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 01:24 PM
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looks like a bloated cobalt, i think it is ugly but about as exciting as chevy gets nowadays unless you have 40-60 thousand
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 91_z28_4me
I think you and Guy need to compare notes he has said many times the current(06) monte will live a very short life.
Who says we haven't?
Old Jan 11, 2005 | 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Z284ever
Who says we haven't?
So where we at on that Carbon Copy?
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