1986 Chevrolet Camaro Iroc Z-28 review from North America
"A beautiful car with a lot of power"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I bought this car for 350 dollars and the only thing wrong with it was that the engine was blown.
I have driven this car extremely hard which may account for some of the problems that it has had.
I have had to rebuild the manual 5 speed transmission four times.
The torque arm bolts strip out.
I have broken three transmission mounts.
The transmission does not like to go into second gear. It makes whining noises.
General comments?
This is a quick car. The motor is out of a different car. I junked the 305 and put in a 350. The car has a lot of power and the stock transmission does not seem to be able to handle it.
The looks of this vehicle are spectacular. These cars have a lot of potential.
The exterior looks extremely aggressive and people respect the car when they see it. The t-tops are an added bonus.
The interior is so cool with the deep dash and the instrument cluster is spectacular. It feels like you are entering a cockpit of an air plane when you get in it.
There is not much leg or headroom for tall people. Especially the back seat :)
It guzzles a ton of fuel with a four barrel carburetor.
If you want a fast car with a lot of looks for extremely cheap then this is the car for you!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.7 V8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 123000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 137000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 12th November, 2005 |

