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Article: Monte Carlo claims slightly wild image.(Auto Weekend)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- February 18, 2000
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What do you have in common with the Warner Brothers rather excitable cartoon character Taz?
Well, if you like a taste of salsa with your scrambled eggs and a hint of wildness in your midsize coupe, Chevy's Monte Carlo could be your common ground with its colorful spokesman. Chevrolet has chosen Taz as the point man in the marketing of its redesigned Monte Carlo because of his reputation for wildness. That's exactly how the bow-tie folks want us to think about Monte Carlo: classy with a wild streak.
How well does Monte Carlo live up to that description? Let's just say the salsa is warm rather than red hot. What would turn up the heat? A V-8, but ...