1996 Chevrolet Camaro Consumer Reviews

Camaros Rule

Written by: Derek on 09/24/2008

Vehicle

1996 Chevrolet Camaro 2 Dr STD Convertible

Review

I have had a 3.8 V6 Camaro since june when I graduated. It's t-topped and the best ride I have ever owned. I have cold air intake, loud dual exhaust, and high performance tires. It is also chipped out to 255 hp. This car is fast. I would definitely recomend this car to anybody wanting a nice ride to cruise town with.

Favorite Features

Premium sound, dual exhaust, runs great

Suggested Improvements

Dash is a little cracked, one door speaker is out

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Can't say goodbye yet!

Written by: Equine on 06/20/2008

Vehicle

1996 Chevrolet Camaro 2 Dr STD Coupe

Review

Bought this beautiful dark green/beige interior Camaro new in 1996. Yes, that was 12 years ago! Only 116,000 miles on it and engine/transmission still going strong with never a breakdown. Since it was garaged at home, the paint looks brand new. Original plug wires were recalled about 2002 in the same week it acted up. No mechanical repairs-only tow different leaks and normal wear and tear parts. Only thing I am unhappy with is an oil leak that started by the 3rd year and was never fixed. (Got tired of going to the dealership-not where I bought this car). Even though I am now car shopping--I still have no plans to sell it. Plan to have it worked on /updated etc and just be my "play car".

Favorite Features

Exterior and interior design, Great pick up for a V6, Surprising hauling/cargo capacity with back seat down, factory stereo system that still sounded great 90% of the time until a repair shop(someone backed into it in a parking lot)ruined it last yr-probably while water testing that area for leaks.

Suggested Improvements

Better oil seals, Better headlights for night driving since sitting low, you are right at other cars' headlight level, especially with so many suvs out there.

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Amazing!

Written by: Jesse on 11/02/2007

Vehicle

1996 Chevrolet Camaro 2 Dr Z28 Coupe

Review

I just bought this car from a private owner. It has the tune-port eninge making it somewhat rare since in '96 they started using the Vor-tec engine. I love this car. It is the best car to ever be built! Keep it up Chevy!

Favorite Features

Styling, handling, engine (only the V8 of course), American muscle baby!

Suggested Improvements

Start making them again!

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Still my girl

Written by: J-Man on 11/20/2006

Vehicle

1996 Chevrolet Camaro 2 Dr STD Coupe

Review

My mother bought this 1996 used white 3800 V6 model w/4-speed auto and ABS in 1998, and then gave it to me when I graduated high school in 2000. Since then, I've been taking it all over the NY-NJ region, customizing it with high performance exhaust, lighting, and intake mods. It now has "only" 76,000 miles, and with a little TLC and regular maintenance still runs with the best of them, and definitely gets looks from guys and girls of all ages. Also my girl's favorite of the 3 cars I owned concurrently over the past 3 yrs, so that counts for something.

Favorite Features

2nd gear start for the automatic was a smart option, which I fortunately have on mine, and utilize in foul rain or snow conditions. Great exterior styling overall, commands respect from afar. Definitely intimidating to others, which I love, and you can't tell unless you're Chevy educated whether it's the 6 or the 8.

Suggested Improvements

Not really a fair point on which to gripe, seeing how this was the poor man's Corvette. V6s came with a basic exhaust that had to go, and poor driving lights that I swapped. I kept the 16's out of practicality, not preference.

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Simply amazing!

Written by: Rob on 04/05/2006

Vehicle

1996 Chevrolet Camaro 2 Dr STD Coupe

Review

I'm 19 and ever since I was little i aslways wanted a Camaro and I finally got one. It's a real fun car to drive in the summer. I even drove it through one winter and it still never gave me a problem. The serpentine belt went on it at 60k and a headlight. But that's all so far. Great head turner, very fast for a V6. It is really as 2 seater and I dont see a reason for the backseats. But overall it is the most reliable car I've ever owned

Favorite Features

All power! Very reliable. Very attractive

Suggested Improvements

Dual exhuast, factory CD player, get rid of the back seats they are useless

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Camaro Z28 1996

Written by: Dr. J. A. Jaar on 12/23/2005

Vehicle

1996 Chevrolet Camaro 2 Dr Z28 Coupe

Review

Excellent car. GM did not realize how good this car is when they stopped its production. I will keep it for a very long time. We have two more cars, This one is the star.

Favorite Features

Handling. Power. Style. Reliability.

Suggested Improvements

None.

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Z28 is a great car!!!

Written by: Brian Searles on 10/22/2005

Vehicle

1996 Chevrolet Camaro 2 Dr Z28 Coupe

Review

I don't have enough good to say about my 1996 Z28. The LT1 engine provides effortless acceleration, the ride isn't bad for a sports car, and reliability has been great! Mustang has a long way to go to provide the same kind of driving experience of the Camaro/Firebird. Please GM, bring back the F-body......GTO isn't going to cut it!

Favorite Features

Power, Reliability, Styling

Suggested Improvements

None

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Still Crusin'

Written by: Kman on 05/18/2005

Vehicle

1996 Chevrolet Camaro 2 Dr RS Coupe

Review

I bought the car used in 2000. The BOSE was blown but a new custom sound system has me rockin'. I like to put on my reflector sunglasses and drive around slowly. It still gets looks and comments. It corners like it's on rails and the 3.8 has plenty of power for the light body. I love the car. My girlfriend thinks it's too low. Mechanically it's been good but interior quality is kind of iffy. Overall, I love the car. At 118,000 I expect to drive her for a while longer.

Favorite Features

The looks and comments I get from admirers.

Suggested Improvements

Interior integrity could be better.

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My Baby!!!

Written by: Hoffy1209 on 03/11/2005

Vehicle

1996 Chevrolet Camaro 2 Dr STD Coupe

Review

I bought her almost 5 years ago and she has been nothing but a blessing. I purchased my Camaro, after having a mechanic look at it, just to be sure, with 43,000 miles on the odometer. I changed the tires recently after my purchase, and bought a new battery. My Camaro is a Florida car so it had no rust underneath. My only major replacement on this car was a wheel sensor mod that went bad after 51,000 miles. I have no other problems to list, minor or major. I have really enjoyed my Camaro. It is by far one of the best cars ever built. It was genius that GM finally decided to put the 3.8 engines in the Camaro, which was in '96. The 3800 series engine is GM's best engine ever built.

Favorite Features

I love the overall appearance of the vehicle. It definitely gets attention, mostly wanted attention. I love the 3.8 engine, I love the Bose sound system. Does not need to be modded up, looks fine just as it is.

Suggested Improvements

Dual exhausts on the V-6's, 17 rims, just minor silly things. Overall a wonderful vehicle. It broke my heart when I heard that they were going to stop making them. I am holding onto mine!

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My First Muscle Car

Written by: droberts on 11/10/2004

Vehicle

1996 Chevrolet Camaro 2 Dr Z28 Coupe

Review

This is my first V-8... I've owned a Honda Accord, Acura Integra, and Infinti I30t... I was ready to try something radically different. The Camaro has been very fun.. I love the Power and the T-Tops. Doesn't have the build quality of the other cars I've owned, but my other cars a lot more $$$ to buy. This car makes lots of odd noises... but if you push the gas pedal the cool sound of the V-8 drowns out all the other noises. I've had one consistent problem with the car, which the dealer and other mechanics have been unable to resolve... the power is uneven on light engine load conditions... If It weren't for this problem I'd probably be in love with this car.

Favorite Features

Exterior Design, Power, Affordable Price, T-Tops, Handling, Suprisingly Good Traction in Rain.

Suggested Improvements

Build Quality, Squeaks, rattles, poor quality parts

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