1996 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 from North America - Comments

The motors for the power windows are fragile and have broken once. I see them breaking again in the near future. General Motor's differentials are made of glass. Mine was broken one year after I bought it. The leather is cheap and wears down easily.

There is a lot of work that goes into owning a muscle car. That's why the typical muscle car owner is usually pictured working on their car. I absolutely love this car.

It is a 30th anniversary Z28 and it was my dream car as a kid. Now that I have it, I'm happy as can be.

Like I said, the differential broke in 2004, but it was a great excuse for me to get 4.10 gears. I highly recommend doing this to your car. It's only 1,000 bucks and it adds some serious pull.

It rattles, it squeaks, it's not Mercedes, but I didn't buy it to be a smooth, cab forward ride. I bought it to go fast and do burnouts. Mine was only 11 grand when I bought it in 2003 with 32,000 miles. That's a fantastic deal for a car that looks great and drives like a car should. I've taken this car all the way up to 155mph.

If you want one, buy one, or just wait until 2007 when the new one comes out and puts us all to shame.

I don't know if the 2007 Camaro will put us all to shame, at least stylewise. The renditions I have seen (which may or may not be accurate) all look like GM is copying Ford in going for the retro look. The car is clearly supposed to recall the first generation Camaro. Doubt that first gen Camaro means anything to anyone under the age of 35 but maybe they don't think too many of them will be able to afford a new Camaro anyway...

I was just wandering if anybody knew why the 96 was the only year Z to take regular gasoline, because all the other years up to and thru 97 all used the premium?

I have a 96 Z28 and it takes the minimum 91 octane, the owners manual even says that, so not too sure what you are talking about. Our "regular" gasoline is 87 octane, I have never put that low of octane in the car, its either 91 or above. Just my 2 cents worth.

Surely do agree that the 96 Camaro Z28 needs to run on high octane, 91 or better, for no other reason than to keep that beautiful engine internally clean. Bought mine new in '96. Still have it in "cherry" condition; 21k miles. I am 70 years old and feel like 30 when I carefully cruise on down the road.

I just purchased my first ever z28 (96). I have had many chances in the past, but always "chickened" out. This is the car I always dreamed of owning since the fourth gen came out when I graduated HS. My "new" Z is Black on Black (Leather). Mechanically sound, but needs some cosmetic touches. I spent 8 hours yesterday conditioning the paint, and she is starting to look AWESOME!! My wife, son, and I did a little cruise around the neighborhood and turned a lot of heads. GREAT CAR!! I now see what I was missing all those years. Just think, I bought a 95 Monte Z34, 02 Monte SS, and many trucks in between those years when I could have purchased a Camaro new. Oh well. I have her now and am loving it.

I just purchased a 96 convertible. Teal on brown leather with every option GM put out that year. It has 75,000 Canadian miles on the clock and purrs like a cat. The GM sticker sheet said $37,800.00 Canadian in 1996. Not bad for a "Summer car". It runs and sounds great. Not a squeak or rattle in the body. I love the car, can't wait to get out and drive it again.

I just bought a super clean 96 Camaro Z28. I took it up the canyon and I can't believe what a great performance car it is. It's so nice looking, too. It has 86,000 miles and is bone stock. What should I think about doing to it? It sounds cool, but I like more of a flow masters sound.

Im A 96 Z28 owner and I boughtmine 8 months ago. The last owner didn't do anything under the hood. Not even PM. POWER WINDOWS WENT OUT TWICE ON MINE, EZ REPAIR. Having the tranny rebuilt NOW and Swaping the rear for a dana-60 with apausy. They are truely a beautiful car.