1992 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible review from North America
"Cheap, rare, and an excellent car for nice days"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The engine constantly over heats due to compartment design.
Changed the alternator five times due to engine compartment heat.
Changed to a new radiator at 120,000 miles.
Changed the water pump at 120,000 miles.
Changed thermostat from a 220 degrees F to a 180 degree F thermostat.
OEM style transmission mounts are prone to going out about ever 15,000 miles.
Convertible top wears out quickly.
Transmission is beginning to wear out at 155,000 miles.
General comments?
This is a medium level muscle car.
It is equipped with a small block Chevy 305cid engine.
Most RS Camaros equipped with a V8 use the older TBI (Throttle Body Injection) system usually found on Chevrolet Trucks. This engine is also almost entirly cast iron.
The RS Camaros also use the 4-speed overdrive TH700R4 transmission. This transmission is a severe heavy duty model. Extreamly reliable.
This convertible model also weighs in at 3500lbs curb weight. This car is a tank.
Over all it is cheap and extremely fun to drive during spring, fall, and summer.
This car turns many heads!
Also Chevrolet only made roughly around 20,000 convertibles from 1987-1992. They are rare.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 305 cid TBI Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 110541 miles |
| Most recent distance | 155328 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Silverado |
| Date of Entry | 23rd April, 2002 |