1997 Chevrolet Camaro z28 30th anniversary model review from North America
"Old School Muscle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Turn signal was out the day I picked the car up from the previous owner (also had an empty gas tank, thank you very much).
Numerous creaks, rattles, squeaks, thuds, and other noises. No wind noise from the t-tops though, thankfully.
Pulls to the right.
The clutch and rear-end worry me, as does the Optispark.
The car's gas tank doesn't take anything less than 20$ no matter what.
General comments?
Seats are sub-par, and the interior has a very cheap feel to it. Basic GM quality.
The turn signal stalk takes both hands to activate.
Stock radio and speakers are OK if you only listen to AM newscasts, otherwise they are meant to be tossed.
T-tops are prone to leaking, whistling, and just generally not working well.
ENGINE. I write this in capital letters Because it is the sole reason anyone buys this car. I didn't buy this car for comfort, gas mileage, or interior amenities. I bought it to hit the gas and GO - and GO it does. It has 6 gears, and a tall enough rear end to get it well over 100mph. This car is a bow-racer's dream, a redneck's Ferrari. It is the ultimate bang for the buck.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.7 LT1 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 65000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 66276 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 24th October, 2005 |

