I think " psfred " was referring to the " Colorado ", which is the replacement for the little S-10/15 pick-up truck. ;)

Well to answer a few questions:

I sold the W124 due to the mountain of dollars I spent into the car. I am not complaining, because the car taught me how to fix a lot of things. It also taught me a lot about how cars operate. The car got a lot of looks and a lot of compliments, but the bottom line is the cost factor. I bought the W124 for $7,000, and spent well over $10,000 into it. Trans, motor repairs,parts and the customization. I had the car for about 2 years, and put 14k miles on it in that time. I enjoyed repairing and modding the car though.


Why the Monte Carlo?

Well I was leaning towards an MB, but the only MB that was in my price range was a W202 (1994-00) and maybe a few (high mileage) W210's. I then looked at the Lincoln LS, and the (98-02)Pontiac Grand Prix (GTP). The Lincoln was way too overpriced, and the Pontiac had a really ugly interior. I test drove the Monte Carlo LS, but it was too tame,and a flat out sad excuse for a car. I then test drove the SS. That car had the bigger motor, better handling, better suspension, dual exhaust, Homelink System, the works. I then started looking for Monte Carlo SS's, I was sold on that car. The right Monte finally came around, after a 5 month search. The Monte I purchased has a warranty until 2006, and it is a pleasure to drive. It is just a big car, parking and opening those big doors will take a while to get used to. If I could have, I would have kept the W124 and purchased the Monte also. The Monte is paid off, so I have no payments to worry about. The w124 will always be missed, but the Monte is making me very content with the purchase.

Alternators I will give you. The General likes to wedge in an alternator that gets too hot and burns up on a lot of cars. On the 3800, it has pretty good airflow, however.
I don't think we have ever had a problem with a GM starter in our family... wierd.
The interiors will look great years down the road if you take care of it - too many people treat them like throwaway cars and let their interior go to hell though.
~D.J.~

GM interiors seem to hold up well if you keep them out of the sun and keep them clean. But the headliners always fall down, stupid foam. Also ergonomics is not their strong point. I love trying to find OD on a wheel mounted shifter. Lots of guessing. :D