1996 Chevrolet Camaro 3.8L V6

Summary:

Great first car!

Faults:

Seats are a little pushed down because of use since 1996.

Passenger window motor seems to be dying.

Rear shocks seem to be wearing with use.

With a lot of weight in the rear seats, it seems to make a loud clank noise when going over a big bump (at a relatively high speed).

General Comments:

I love this car, it is my baby. This is of course because it is my first car; I am 17 years old.

I bought this car from a local owner, and he had taken great care of it, and the owner before him, took care of the car religiously.

There was minor engine work done on it before I bought it, however it has given me no problems since.

The interior is pretty worn down, but this is also because of daily use since 1996. I can get past this easily.

The car runs very well. A little disappointed with the power of the car, but it is a V6. Looks good, T-Tops are great. Makes for a great car all around.

I would most definitely recommend this car to any 16 year old looking for a cheap sports car. I bought this car for under $3,000, and in over a year, I have only put in more oil, and replaced the wiper blades recently. No leaks!

I love this car!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 20th March, 2012

23rd Mar 2012, 23:44

How costly are your insurance premiums?

4th Jun 2014, 01:42

I pay about 380 for 6 months. I am 39 years old with PLPD and 0 points.

1996 Chevrolet Camaro V6

Summary:

I loved my Camaro, she was the best car I have ever owned, and I wish I had not traded her in

Faults:

The rear end had to be rebuilt only a few short years after owning the car.

The ride was not very comfortable.

General Comments:

I did have general repairs over the 9 years I owned my Camaro, and some of them were quite pricey.

Aside from that, it was a really great car. Reliable, and it started the first time every time for me over nine years.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 26th March, 2011

1996 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe 3.8L V6

Summary:

Couldn't ask for more!

Faults:

I purchased this car 5 years ago, and while I have certainly put a fair amount of money into it, if I added up actual repair costs, I would expect it to be under $200.

Purchased with a bad driver window motor - $60 with lifetime warranty.

Purchased with bad exhaust hanger - free weld.

At around 125,000 miles, an idler pulley started making a noise. I replaced both at a cost of $20 each.

Has a minor oil pan leak (never even registers as a drop on the dipstick after 3k miles).

A bolt came loose on the flywheel and made a clanking noise occasionally. It wasn't exactly easy to drop the transmission to access the flywheel, however all that was required to fix it was re-torquing the bolt -- free.

General Comments:

Poor headlight design. I replaced the lights with Hella FF75 driving lights, and added Hella 90mm projectors for fog lights. Lighting is now better than anything I've ever seen or driven.

Seats can become uncomfortable after extended driving periods (3+ hours), but nothing a quick stop at a rest stop can't fix.

Interior is sub-par, but completely manageable.

Very good handling, and with a bit of suspension work it can be great.

T-tops are great, no leaks and a very nice addition to the car.

Excellent styling -- one of the best looking cars of its time by far, and I've been asked if the car is 05+ before, which just shows that styling was beyond its time.

Windshield angle takes a bit to get used to after driving other cars, but viewing is actually quite good, and the blind spots can easily be eliminated with proper mirror adjustment.

All kinds of aftermarket if you want the car to stand out from the rest.

I really couldn't ask for more.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 7th December, 2010