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27th Jul 2004, 11:39

My brake rotors warped at 6,000 miles. Since then I have had my rotors turned twice and replaced twice. Also my rear pinion seal leaked and the whole rear had to be replaced at 20,000 miles. Otherwise I love the car. It handles great and is comfortable.

28th Jul 2010, 08:33

Get yourself an after market shifter. They are very easy to replace. I bought the Hurst type shifter (the one with the H on the top of the shifter) from SLP and it made a major difference. There are many other brands also but I have been happy with this one and I believe it was only $100 or so.

2002 Chevrolet Camaro 35th Anniversary Z28 5.7 liter/ 350 small block from North America

Year of manufacture	2002
First year of ownership	2003
Most recent year of ownership	2003
Engine and transmission	5.7 liter/ 350 small block Automatic
Performance marks	10 / 10
Reliability marks	10 / 10
Comfort marks	8 / 10
Dealer Service marks	7 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper)	7 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)	8.4 / 10
Distance when acquired	42014 miles
Most recent distance	43000 miles
Previous car	Chevrolet Camaro

Summary:

Outstanding performance for a great value

Faults:

So Far, nothing has gone wrong with the car. The only drawback I have seen so far is the extremely responsive throttle. I have to be very careful leaving from a stop or I will squeal the tires, and as we all know police don't like that kind of thing.

General Comments:

This car follows the Camaro tradition of outstanding power for a good value. The all-aluminum LS1 engine is the same engine used in the Corvette, minus a few go-fast parts and a different computer chip. Nowhere else can you get Corvette-like performance from a car as reasonably priced as a Camaro. The interior is spacious and comfortable, even on long road trips.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 30th July, 2003

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25th Apr 2004, 17:27

Uhm, actually, this motor is the EXACT same as the one in the 2001-2002 Corvette. It has the same cam, same intake, exhaust and same computer chip. The only difference in power is the offical rating from GM. My 2001 Z28 tested 8 more HP than my friends 2000 Corvette the same day, on the same dynomometer. This car was a bang/buck STEAL!

24th Mar 2005, 22:19

To a point you are right it is the same basic motor, but GM put a VERY restrictive intake and exhaust on it. So if you open up these items with aftermarket parts it is very possible you could have more power then a Corvette.

14th Mar 2006, 23:35

I thought the Vettes came with 4 bolt main while camaros came with 2 bolt main. I have a LT1 soon to be LT4 can't seriously wait for that. It is hands down without a question that the camaros are the best bang for your dollar.

2002 Chevrolet Camaro from North America

Year of manufacture	2002
First year of ownership	2002
Most recent year of ownership	2003
Engine and transmission	Automatic
Comfort marks	8 / 10
Dealer Service marks	0 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)	4.0 / 10
Distance when acquired	304 miles
Most recent distance	9200 miles
Previous car	Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Summary:

Size-Style-Appeal-Fun...All in one package!

Faults:

Steering Column makes a horrendous "groaning noise", when I turn it, to make a turn.

It first occurred as a "one-time" fluke noise and then shortly proceeded to become a more-often heard noise.

After taking it to the dealer initially, I put up with the "ridicule" from the service manager and then I involved the general manager in this problem with the car.

Finally, the technicians (6 0f them) heard the "noise" but could not identify it.

After four months and six major parts being replaced, and my doing w/o the car for 23 days, I am in arbitration with GM about declaring the car a lemon.

The steering column still makes the "groaning" noise and at times, will do it by turning it to the left as well as to the right, before moving the car in that designated direction.

General Comments:

I had a '95 Mystic Teal Camaro, that after being in the shop and their not being able to fix it, was declared a "lemon". I then switched into a Teal '95 Camaro, which I drove only on occasion. I sold it to my daughter, after owning it for four years and at 30K, it was a good buy for her.

She proceeded over the next year to have all sorts of mechanical and electrical problems with it.

It was a "piece of junk" when we traded it in, in 2001.

I had waited a long time, before venturing out to buy another Camaro and was very EXCITED about getting.

But, now after such a short time of ownership, I don't think that I will be keeping the car because of GM's inability to find the problem. Sorry to say!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 18th July, 2003

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