1991 Chevrolet Camaro RS review from North America
"Excellent secondary car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My intake manifold gasket started leaking at 110,000 miles.
I changed the thermostat a couple times, had some problems with overheating... nothing major.
I have had to replace a deflector underneath the car several times; it sits really low and scrapes on everything.
The t-tops leak, and seals have begun to crack badly even with normal care taken to protect them.
The seats have faded some, as they are black and the car has a t-top roof, allowing the sun to beat down on the seats.
The valve seals leak, causing blue smoke to be blown out of the tail pipes at start-up.
The usual regular maintenance (i.e. tune-ups, oils & filter changes, cleaning).
General comments?
The car is a beautifully designed automobile. The style is very good, but it's very distinctive to the age of the car.
The handling of the car is outstanding, and the steering is very tight and secure. Although it turns very widely, I still give it an "A-" for handling.
The interior is very well designed, and if taken care of will not need to be replaced or fixed. However, the dash pad is very fragile and can easily be cracked or damaged.
The speakers are horrible and the front ones are difficult to get to to replace or fix.
The V8 engine has a moderate amount of low end power, but is ideal for passing, and gaining speed quickly.
Overall, I love my car and I wish they still made cars like this one. I will definitely own it forever and will do what it takes to keep it nice. So far it hasn't been much, and I hope it stays that way.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 V8 305 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 91000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 116000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Cutlass |
| Date of Entry | 10th April, 2003 |
