1996 Chevrolet Camaro review from North America

I had to replace the usual things like the alternator (140,000) and Tires (more often than typical), and the serpentine belt (140,500). At 152,000 the oil pump gave out on me. Not only that, but it blew a rod. My engine was completely shot. The repairs would have cost me upward to 4,000.

I started developing SEVERE vibrations at around 120,000. I changed the tires, but that was not the issue. My check engine light was on for quite some time, and the apparently the spark plug wires were arching against the exhaust. I had the wires replaced, but the check engine light remained on and the shaking still occurred. I never figured out what that problem was.

My heater gave out at around 120,000 but that it probably normal. I never bothered to get it fixed.

I loved this car with all of my heart, despite the minor mechanical problems I encountered with it. "Camille" (my Camaro) was rather old-- and a little abused (I got it when I was 18)! She really held up a lot longer than I had ever anticipated. I had been in SEVERAL accidents, and none incapacitated her. No internal damage was sustained by any of the collisions, so apparently they are made to be pretty tough little cars.

The interior, as rough as I was to it, stayed in tact through the life of the car. I really enjoyed the seat position. It made the car feel much sportier.