1996 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe review from North America
"Sporty and reliable daily driver"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At 110,000 miles, the water pump failed.
An exhaust pipe rattled a little, but the shop adjusted it for free.
General comments?
My Camaro came equipped with T-tops, a leather steering wheel, and all the power options. From the outside, and the inside, it looks a lot like a Z28 minus the badges. Runs on regular 87 octane fuel, and gets 30 miles per gallon on the highway. Acceleration, handling, and braking are crisp and responsive. Wet weather traction isn't the greatest, but it is predictable. The ride is smooth, and relatively quiet. Controls are logically placed, and the driver's seat is comfortable for my 6'2" frame. Great car for interstate driving. For the past year, I have commuted 50 miles per day, and the car has held up well.
Compares well with the Celica and the Prelude (both of which were too small for me).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 90000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 130000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Jetta |
| Date of Entry | 24th May, 2008 |