Is the 1997 Chevrolet Camaro a good car?
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How do people like the 1997 Chevrolet Camaro?
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Review
My first car, 1997 Camaro Z28 V8 convertible, could not have asked for a better first car! It's been very reliable, head-turner, steering is smooth, handles great in rain and ice, only problems I ever had were with the windows but a simple motor problem, was easy to fix. The alternator needed to be replaced at 135,000 miles, but that was simple as well. And the black ragtop started to fade from the sun but treating it with oils brought back the black. Very fun to drive, was quick to get out of the way of bad drivers, roughly 18-22 city, 29 highway. Manufacturers sound system was excellent.
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What options are available on the 1997 Chevrolet Camaro?
Available Chevrolet Camaro 1997 Submodel Types: Coupe, Convertible, ZL1, 2SS, Hatchback, 1SS, Z/28
Available Trims: 2SS, LT, 1LT, 2LT, SS, LS, 1SS, ZL1, 1LS, LT w/1LT, SS w/2SS, Base, LT w/2LT, Z28, SS w/1SS, Z/28
Exterior Colors: Black, Summit White, Silver Ice Metallic, Hyper Blue Metallic, Nightfall Gray Metallic, Red Hot, Garnet Red Tintcoat, Mosaic Black Metallic, Victory Red, Blue Ray Metallic, Ashen Gray Metallic, Inferno Orange Metallic, Crystal Red Tintcoat , Bright Yellow, Red Rock Metallic, Imperial Blue Metallic, Arctic Blue Metallic, Rally Yellow, Cyber Gray Metallic, Blue Velvet Metallic, Red Jewel Tintcoat, Synergy Green Metallic, Aqua Blue Metallic, Carbon Flash Metallic, Navy Blue Metallic, Sebring Silver Metallic, Bright Red, Bright Rally Red, Deep Magenta Metallic, Kinetic Blue Metallic, Light Pewter Metallic, Monterey Maroon Metallic, Mystic Teal Metallic, Polo Green Metallic, Torch Red
Interior Colors: Jet Black cloth, Black leather, Jet Black leather, Black premium cloth, Black cloth, Jet Black w/Red Accents leather, Adrenaline Red leather, Kalahari leather, Gray leather, Gray premium cloth, Medium Ash Gray cloth, Ceramic While leather, Inferno Orange leather, Black leather/sueded microfiber, Medium Ash Gray leather, Beige leather, Beige premium cloth, Gray cloth, Blue leather, Ebony, Black w/Synergy Green Accent Panels leather, Mojave leather, Neutral, Black (Hot Wheels Edition) leather, Medium Gray
Popular Features: Rear Bench Seats, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Power Driver Seat, Aux Audio Inputs, Post-collision safety system, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Trip Computer, Bluetooth, Alarm, USB Inputs, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Back-up camera, Upgraded Headlights, Remote Start, Auto Climate Control, Keyless Entry/Start, Mobile Internet, Parking sensors, Heated seats, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Leather Seats, Heads up display, Sunroof/Moonroof, Navigation, Upgraded Engine, Cooled Seats, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Blind Spot Monitoring, Soft Top, Upgraded Stereo, Lane Departure Warning, 2nd Row Bucket Seats
Engine/Mechanics: 6, 8, 4 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL
Fuel Types: regular unleaded, premium unleaded (recommended), premium unleaded (required)
Drivetrains: rear wheel drive
