1985 Chevrolet Camaro review from North America
"I'd stay away from a Camaro,"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Had to replace the following: fuel filter, wires, rotor, distributor cap, O2 sensor, accelerator coil, both valve cover gaskets (leaked oil on both sides), master cylinder (brakes), rebuilt my transmission ($900), new radiator, water pump, brakes, mass air flow sensor ($411), heater blower motor.
I did most of this work myself, everything except physically rebuilding my tranny. I did take it out myself, got it rebuilt, and put it back in my car. Then something else went (didn't fix the tranny right, so I had to drop it out, get it fixed, again, and put it back in.
General comments?
This car is a lot of work to keep it running. Not reliable. Not good on gas. Not very much power. The only good thing about a Camaro is the looks, and the hatch area that is perfect for a custom fitting sub-box. It does however start good in the winter. Even without it plugged in, and -30, it will start. It handles quite nicely, and is fun to cruise in. It is a rough ride though. Not a very good suspension system.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 MPFI Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 200021 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 228585 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 18th February, 2003 |