1996 Chevrolet Camaro Reviews - Page 6 of 7

The only things that have gone wrong with the car are the water pump went at around 100k and the fuel pump went at 105. The trans needs a little work, but that is due to hard driving, other than that the car is solid.

The 96 z-28 with the 6 sped trans is a car you just have to drive to understand, this car is a great car to drive. For it being a sports car it has a lot of leg room and comfort for the taller people, but not really meant for the shorter people (the clutch lever is hard to get all the way to the floor). Other than that I would just say drive it and you will know what I'm talking about.

My transmission was rebuilt within 3 months of buying.

Rear defrost works for about 20 seconds and cuts off.

Alternator was replaced at 70,000 miles.

Water pump and power steering pump replaced at 75,000.

Left outer tie-rod replaced at 75,000.

Radiator soon to go.

I recommend owning a fast and sporty car at some point in your life, but not a Camaro. Although I love my car and I have a lot of fun on the road with it, I'm beginning to feel like I could just give it to someone off the street because of all the problems it has. This car does have great pick up and surprisingly good gas mileage. The handling is horrible in bad weather, unless you buy top of the line tires. My suggestion - Borrow your friends Camaro and have fun for the day.

The only big problem I had with my RS was a slight rattle in the catalytic converter that was fixed with a quick weld around 120,000 miles.

I also had to replace a hydraulic trunk lift at 95,000 miles.

Overall the car was excellent.

It handled incredibly and had power unsurpassed by any V6 I came across, especially Mustangs!

The interior was very comfortable and roomy for a sports car and the sound system superb for a factory system.

Had to replace hatch struts at 60,000 miles.

Had to replace factory CD player at 59,000 miles.

Had muffler replaced under warranty at 31,000 miles.

The 3800 V6 has great performance, and is an overlooked gem.

I've gotten 31 miles per gallon on the interstate with the air conditioning running.

My car has the performance handling package, so all it lacks from the Z28 is the 350 engine and the high insurance rates.

It does have a lot of rattles inside and out.

Window panel loose on the door.

Steering wheel squeaks in turns.

The car has crazy torque and horsepower. It will keep up with newer LS1 corvettes.

It is also very easy to buy after market performance perts.