Faults:
I have had trouble ever since I bought the car with the car idling correctly. Until recently, it only presented a problem periodically, but now the check engine light comes on every time I drive and the car stalls constantly. I have tried to get to the root of the problem, but no mechanic has narrowed down and diagnosed what is causing it to stall.
I had the transmission checked, the computer checked, the clutch replaced and many other parts checked or serviced, but the problem has never gone away, just gotten worse. This is the only major problem I have had, but it has impacted how I feel about the car greatly. When you accelerate, the car hesitates and bogs up and down, like there's a misfire. It is very upsetting in regards to the performance of the vehicle, which can hardly seem to match that of a 1994 Ford Escort 4 cylinder station wagon!
Other than that, all repairs I have made were to be expected, not overly costly, but not cheap by any means.
General Comments:
The car looks and sounds incredible, it is noticed by everybody I drive by. There's a certain something about Camaros that are appealing in regards to look and sound, especially with an aftermarket exhaust bolted on.
The car handles incredibly, I have avoided accidents because of it and have always been pleased with the response from the steering on mountain roads and on the freeway.
As the driver, I am comfortable on long drives, displeased with the cargo space, but not expectant of more.
The body of the car, with the suspension and the final drive ratio makes this car go fast! It is easy to get speeding tickets with this car! It's not blindingly fast, but rather it's fun to drive with the manual transmission, and given it's not acting up at the time.
20th Jul 2001, 08:41
Have you checked the oxygen and fuel sensors? Also check to make sure that the plugs and wires go to the corresponding points on the coil to match the firing order of each cylinder. This may cure your idle and acceleration problems. Just some ideas seems how they were not mentioned in your article.