1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 review from North America
"Absolutely the best bang for the buck on the market"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Pinion seal leak at 28,000. Covered by the warranty with no questions asked.
Front rotors warped at 29,000. Caused a slight shutdder below 20 MPH and above 80 MPH. Had it fixed at 43,000.
General comments?
The LS1 engine is a masterpiece. I could talk and compare all night as my brother owns a 99 TA WS6 and my wife a '96 Mustang GT. In stock form the car performs awesome, especially at top end; it will do every bit of the speedometer's 155. There is also a great aftermarket now.
The lowest points I can think of are the low ride and poor handling in wet conditions. Of those 2 low points I say I have no problem with the low ride nor admitting that the car has too much power in certain weather... just informing you of all the possibilities. Also suspension doesn't handle bumps very well, like potholes or RR tracks. The car is simply a bad-ass, head turning, beautiful machine even at 47,000 miles.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.7L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 19600 miles |
| Most recent distance | 47100 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus '89 |
| Date of Entry | 17th February, 2001 |