My uncle has just took delivery of a bran new Monte Carlo. Any hints or tips for him. Eg what to do, what not too do, ways of makin it run smoother better quicker, what problems to watch out for etc

You might have to tilt your head a little lol

Handbrake seems very good

Off to Australia ?

I'm sure it goes quicker in that direction.

What variant? I have the TDI CR 105.

I didn't follow any particular running in schedule - just drove it. I noticed it "freeing up" around 5000 miles.

I get an average 50mpg, my driving style (and more importantly where I drive) mean I won't get much better.

Niggles - avoid pot holes like the plague (I can't always - narrow country lanes, 2 way traffic).

Everything else is great!

Likewise Monte TSI 86 and just driving her as normal, other than avoiding exccessive revs. Aprox 400 miles coved in the first week

Oh shes also currently on 15" alloys and 195/55 Avon winter tyres; have proved their worth this last week.

TP

It's the tdi 105. Thought that was the only one they did in a Monte? Am I wrong?

It's the tdi 105. Thought that was the only one they did in a Monte? Am I wrong?

In the UK there are five engines to choose from;

1.2 HTP 12v

1.2 TSI 86 & 105

1.6 TDI 75 & 105

TP

Well I never knew that!

Despite modern engines not needing a run in I drove mine less than 3000 RPM for the first 2000 miles, mine also freed up around 4000.

One thing I would point out is the stereo maybe pretty awful at first but it does actually bed in quite nicely so give it a little time.

I average 60 MPG out of my 105 TDI CR, I regularly achieve 65-70 on a couple of journeys I do, although those figures have taken a big hit with the cold weather!

Hope he enjoys it!

my gf has the 1.2 105bhp model, its acually pretty nippy about town. could do with a bit more ooomph and another gear for motorway running.