1997 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28 5.7L V-8 from North America

Summary:

Neck-snapping performance

Faults:

So far the only thing wrong with the car seems to be that the power windows seem to "stick" and squeak when being closed.

General Comments:

This is the most powerful Camaro I have owned. I have had a 1979 Z-28 and a 1988 IROC-Z, and none of them could touch the level of performance that the '97 offers. This is definitely one of my favorite cars, although I do miss the all weather performance and nimble feel of my Talon. Overall an excellent buy if you are looking for something with a lot of get up and go!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 27th March, 2001

11th Mar 2003, 17:15

My last car was also a eagle talon, it was nice, but my 30th anniversary z28 is very fast. I love it.

24th Jun 2005, 00:19

I own a 1996 Camaro RS. I also had a problem with the power windows getting "stuck". It seems you would starting putting them up and it would just stop then you would have to wait for a couple of minutes to start again. Mine finally gave out, stopped working; and those power windows are a project to fix, especially on camaro's, corvette's, most sport cars. I suggest you keep your window up before it goes out on you until you can find someone to fix you window.

1997 Chevrolet Camaro SS 30th anniversary 5.7L V8 from North America

Summary:

Impractical but fun

Faults:

Air pump injector had to be replaced because of a recall.

Mass air flow sensor needed to be replaced.

General Comments:

Great car! I have the 30th anniversary edition with the Hugger Orange stripes. It's very fast, & looks & drives great. It can get away from you if you're not careful.

It is a little impractical, and it guzzles premium fuel, but other than that, I have no complaints.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 4th January, 2001

1997 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 5.7 liter V8 from North America

Faults:

Bought the car new and from the second day I began having problems. Interior trim pieces kept breaking or falling off, driver's seat back broke after 3 months, driver's power window motor broke, constant shimmy in the front wheels even after repeated alignments, and 2 replacement tires, windshield leaked during heavy rains, and God only knows how many problems I had with the engine. For some reason after the first month it would die for no reason, the radiator blew, and after the third oil change it developed a small leak. I may be an American, but this car was CRAP. Granted I could take it to the dealer (two occasions TOWED) and it would be fixed, but still...the car was NEW. There is NO excuse for buying a car for that much money and having it fall apart that quickly. So much for buying American. Never again. After ownership for 8 months I sold it for a 1990 Acura Legend that has been a dream come true sans a few minor problems that have been fixed. I will admit, the Z28 had a S@#$load of get up and go...when it could, but most of the time a Yugo would beat it.

General Comments:

Maybe mine was a lemon (ironic that the second American car I have purchased out of 2 was less reliable than the junk I had first).

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 21st March, 1999

29th Apr 2001, 04:27

Wow... I know Chevy makes their cars as cheap as they can, but I guess on yours they pulled out all the stops. It almost sound like the one you had was cursed or something.. All of the Chevys I have had were cheap, granted, but not THAT cheap! I think you just got a bad one. A professionally made car isn't commonly that bad.