1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 POV test drive

We take a 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 around the block for a test drive
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[@adamspitfire]

It's very easy to make a 4th gen look bad, and hard to get it good, but holy shit when it's good then it's one of the best looking machines ever.

[@bhcamaro2002]

Well said

[@possumwilliams2940]

In my opinion,this is the best body style of all the Camaros.... the SS and Z28 are by far the best 👍😎

[@bhcamaro2002]

Yes for sure

[@dalex4821]

trippin

[@uhhrodney]

good but not at good as the first gen camaros

[@sarahadams2918]

thanks babe this makes me feel a lot better about my 1998 z28😘

[@MChannel75]

Because it was stolen from the Honda NSX

[@islandboypopo]

These things are monsters. Personally, I think the ws6 Firebirds are better looking. Still, wouldn't mind having either. :)

[@Naytahwash]

Ha, my little brother owns this car now.

[@T800-z4h]

lit

[@wiicchooo]

How much hp stock?

[@TheMattyman1996]

i have a 02 z28 with only a flowmaster 40 series exhaust and a racing clutch and it makes around 310 to 315

[@titustanner6673]

+Luis Serrano 305 to 320

[@BornToBeFamed]

The 98-2000 had bigger cam but not the ls6 intake so id say 315-325 .

[@garyholschuh8811]

I had this exact same car. I was 26 in 1998 and I had just graduated college and treated myself to the best car I’ve ever owned. I ordered it and had to wait 6 months to getting, because GM was on strike and it sat on a trailer for 3 months. I ran the dog shit out of it. I never lost a single race and I even raced Trans Am Firebirds, everyone says they’re basically the same car, maybe I was just a better driver. Mustangs were never a problem. I would just tell them to take off whenever they want, I’ll catch up. I outran many State Boys. I had a guy at work say “nobody can outrun the law” and I looked at him and said “you can’t”? He said “ well, maybe in your car, but that’s it”. The best race I ever had was against this kid who had a 1994 Camarillo built to max! It was always close and he’d get me out of the whole, but I would eventually overcome him. We raced one night on my way out of town and with the same results. He turned and I honked and waved and I did the same. I read in the paper the next morning that he had wrapped his Camaro around a tree on his way home killing his passenger. I never felt the same about racing again and rarely did. I sold it after putting 150,000 miles on it, but I drove it everywhere and people loved it everywhere I went. I’m going to get me another one soon. I won’t be street racing though, but I might go a little faster than normal.

[@tr3ynag4ta]

Must had been a prime era back then for these cars!

[@theskyizblue2day431]

This sounds like you had such a great time being a young man in the 90’s. I was too young to enjoy the era. ‘91.

[@DurpandDurp]

The speed sensor needs to be changed other that that beautifull car. Rims are lil to big for my taste but it isn't my car, good looking car!

[@orionriley7947]

he punches it at 3:05 if you're wondering

[@Aceofheart8469]

Sounds amazing looks super clean and I love the vette rims

[@DisneyMusicVideos]

Never been a fan of GM in general as I've purchased mostly Toyota & Lexus vehicles so far mainly for reliability but have always loved these Camaro's. These cars were my absolute fav twenty years ago when I started driving, the same time when this gen was just discontinued. I still prefer this gen over the current Camaro.

[@williamlee266]

This car was a monster! Top muscle car of the 90s for sure. I remember dusting a twin turbo on the way to the beach. I was all stock! I let of the accelerator at 215 when I considered my life and the front end suspension. Swap out the front end for corvette and you got a smoother ride at 180 plus. Damn I miss this car!

[@strickracing437]

215 come on man

[@Quillith]

Yeah as someone who owns a 2002 z28 this cars not getting that fast, tops out at 170 MAYBE

[@johnnyroastbeef84]

165

[@fuelinjected99]

im a mustang fan but this car is awesome

[@25BEDFORD]

Great cars. Buddy had the same one some years back and I loved the feel and ride better than I did my 2011 BMW 335xi.

[@theterminator6121]

What would you say was better about it than the BMW?

[@miked.1265]

Your speedo is jacked up.

[@MinecraftBuilder381]

omg i love this car! this is my dream car to get, except that i want one in red with some loud ass pipes!

[@Bronxbombers161]

I just restored mine. I have a custom Brandy Apple red with a gold / silver metallic flake mix. Amazing custom color. I just ordered from a junk yard an SS spoiler to it which of course I will match color and mount it. I have it garaged until spring and will do the same video walk-a-round!!

[@QthAgR8]

JonJon Munoz mines a 67 gto

[@505enthusiast4]

you can pick one of these up pretty cheap doesnt have to be a dream!

[@nicorod5498]

Red??? I mean i know its a color that catches eyes but why get a ugly color like that, not good color for car paint tbh

[@ronthemogul]

that's a loud mouth exhaust right? Sound straight beast.....

[@HOBOLOCO13]

I bought of these when was 19 in 2002. Just thought it looked cool. Knew nothing about cars. Didn't hit the gas when I test drove it. Had no idea what was under the hood. Man, when I first got on it I was going about 20 mph right in the power band...WOOO! My young mind was blown! I My Dad thought I exaggerating(I had no reference point). He took it for a test drive, got back, he was in disbelief "that's a fast car son". Then my friend who was older drove(like all out hooning) it. He had owned a C5. He said It was just like driving his Vette. He couldn't believe it either. Man I beat that car to shit 🤣. Not only was it fast, the brakes were unbelievable. I would take my friends and family down this particular road i knew very well, smash the gas and get very, very close to the stop sign and just smash the brakes and watch them brace themselves and try and hit an imaginary brake pedal on the passengers side 😄. Such a blast to drive!

[@b58forever]

their not that fast is a low 13 second car 😂

[@TheTopher]

Hahah, those are some old marks. I think they're from a local guy called "Mr. Bad." True story.

[@BANANAHAMMER420]

love slp exhaust....sounds really good

[@socalfive]

My true love for the 4th Gen ends at 97 with the quad headlights, but now and then one really trips the trigger. This is a great looking car, the rims do it for it. So the Speedos broke, so what, it's a fix. What I love are all those of you criticizing cars like this while probably driving a Nissan Sentra that's two payments delinquent.

[@elliotbawden7205]

A guy just bought one at work. Needs some love but sadly he traded his manual Mustang Bullit for an automatic. It’s still a nice car

[@Aborolus]

The only thing, coming from a Chevy owner, is the jumpy odometer. Other than that, beautiful car.. c:

[@Seventy1hunna]

Fatedu

[@TreyGoose]

Hopefully i buy 1 in a few hours😣

[@crownvic4247]

2017 business did you buy it?

[@gbbnnrewilli3599]

U get it?

[@TreyGoose]

@@gbbnnrewilli3599 yeah😂it was a 02 SS☝️I got rid off it tho it had 186k. It drove good but it had problems 🙈. I basically bought it to flip it☝️ that's what I did. One of my favorite cars☝️ eventually I'll buy another one with low mileage tho

[@gbbnnrewilli3599]

@@TreyGoose u could have put another engine in it

[@TreyGoose]

@@gbbnnrewilli3599 that was my only car at the time and I don't have time or money for that😂high mileage resale value sucks👎I rather buy low mileage and then sell later and get your moneys worth☝️

[@joecopeland4380]

I love my 3rd gen with 383 swap with T56, but DAMN I miss my 4th gen too!

[@tormado]

What's wrong with the speedometer?

[@ELgorz]

it a feature ... for videos only ;)

[@_Bishopton]

Vette rims look sexy on it.

[@DarrenWS6]

Failing speedos seems to be a notorious GM issue with early 2000s & near. Love LS1 F-bodys!

[@favisuavi]

That was a fun ride!! I want one!

[@jordanortegga9317]

beautiful sound, beautiful car!

[@Shawnsanchez77]

Gonna miss the Camaro. Lackluster send off here in 2023.

[@wynton765]

dude i hear these things are hella cheap to get! I want one so bad haha

[@gregc247]

You from the Ypsilanti area? I recognize geddes road

[@viniepooh100]

Hmm never paid attention but so am iLol do u have a camaro as well?

[@floydwalls489]

Grew up in YPSILANTI kool

[@jaked9191]

literally fucking perfect....

[@Checkered_Demon00]

I had one, mine was red…best Camaro imo…only thing was the steering wheel felt so bulky and awkward and seemed to handle like the entire weight of the car was solely felt in the steering wheel…other than that loved it! Would spin out though on slick roads 😂

[@alexpineda1598]

nice car dude she sounds like a beast that's awesome i been in a 2011 Camaro There pretty awesome muscle cars ha

[@j0nnY77x]

Alex Pineda Do the new ones sound like this one?

[@BlubberDucky]

***** Similar

[@brodyheikkila8327]

Whattt idk if im not pulling hard enough but on my 1996 camaro z/28 I’m not able to pull my e brake that high

[@ianwalker8210]

Dealer down the road has one of these, cherry red with the soft top. Only 56k miles but they want 19k for it. Good or bad price?

[@bhcamaro2002]

Little high, I'd say 14-15k is a fair

[@samking6526]

This version is very similary at the Chevrolet Cavalier but in better !!

[@mikeb3153]

*rev matches once with LS1... leaves imports, switches to American Muscle...* CRASHES CAMARO INTO TREE, DONATES DRIVE LINE TO S14.

[@vallreign]

I want one so bad, might get one as my first car, my dream car

[@505enthusiast4]

I'm considering buying one of these on the used market can anyone tell me how reliable these are? Ill be looking for a used one in good condition with around 100k on odometer

[@scottwilson599]

Depends on if the previous owner took care of it. These cars are made to take a beating but you'll wanna check the oil and stuff like that. I've owned 3 and all 3 were running strong with almost 200k miles before I sold them.

[@Speakertweaker-tp4em]

@@scottwilson599 i’m looking as well do you know if there’s any common area of problem in this car to look for while looking to buy one

[@Bacon676]

´dat janky speedometer though.

[@ad356]

god i miss my car, its only 96 Z28 LT1 but i miss that sound. the car is down for the winter not driving it until spring

[@josel8311]

Its damm ugly car. But it runs and drives well.

[@JayBoyKilla94]

Round about looked familiar. Knew it was Ypsi the instant I saw the Geddes sign.

[@YoungDODSMM]

It's a camaro

[@pokeyflame2886]

i secretly love Camaros dont tell my boyfriend

[@26MECH]

I have a 97 it's on my page somewhere

[@MCKimStudios]

I'm going to get this for my first car ;) when i'm 17 though RIP Dreams ;(

[@lukehill1030]

Aye idk if u ended up getting it but im 17 right now and i am also saving for a beautiful z28 just like u were

[@달영혼]

TBONE 16 here and getting mine this month 😫

[@MCKimStudios]

@@lukehill1030 18 atm, almost 19 now and still no car haha

[@paulhernandez5712]

21 and just bought my Z never give up on the dream!

[@bendergod5747]

19 just bought my 98 z Hopefully you guys all did the same :)

[@CarGuyV8]

It sounds really good with that SLP exhaust.

[@bhcamaro2002]

You might like the sound of my ss! It's on my channel

[@patricstarr3097]

Speedometer isnt broke, its just calibrated to light speed, that must be it. Duh

[@Shadow0fd3ath24]

almost bought one for $4000 with 84k miles but it sold instantly lol

[@greeniembush4106]

Beautiful car love it thanks.

[@bhcamaro2002]

No doubt

[@blackstaticband]

is this just catback SLP LM1 exhaust? or did you do headers

[@MegaJr1995]

Here in Atlanta it is soooo hard to find a 6 speed ls1 z28, and if you do they are going for 10k minimum. Where is everyone finding 5k ls1 6speeds cause I seriously want to know? Lol

[@monikhushalpuri]

+Hector Dominguez cheapest ive seen one here in canada ls1 with the 6 speed was 7000, I guess if you want cheaper gotta get the lt1 version

[@orionriley7947]

hey do you have something going on with your battery connection the speedometer is going crazy

[@JaniceCarter-ws7lu]

😁 Wooooo

[@garrettschupp2277]

how much off because the speedometer don't work right?

[@longgone4931]

I wonder how this guy is doing

[@jessemorton5809]

I believe those C6 Corvette rims, they look great on 4th Camaros

[@MaTe_-kg5un]

J'ai la même en v6 3.8L

[@AutomobiliVeloce]

Probably should have picked a different starting point other than a place that shows two black marks on the pavement...

[@hoggdatsouth]

wheels a direct fit?

[@sethfasnacht]

1998 camaro's are ugly but i like 1968 camaro's

[@Tjrissi96]

oh god its ugly as hell

[@t.j5924]

Snails......

[@ULSK23]

Me 🧜🏻‍♂️🫶🏻❣️

[@joepearlzz8504]

V8?

[@Chris-zm7wh]

The dreded tip sag

[@JRich165]

The Speedo was the LAST thing I recognized about this car. The weird part about this is I'm looking at this video about 3 years after the first time I saw it; back then I set out to buy one, 96 Z28...didn't know the difference until now while I just wrecked it (not my fault), this same car 98 Z is for sale near me. I think it's met to be!

[@JRich165]

Oh oh oh, the kicker, same alloy C6 rims too Lolol

[@jordanlawrence5226]

J Rich you should have went with a 98 in the first place they got those LS motors

[@GarageUmpire]

this was my dad's car back in 1998

[@coldsummer3394]

A guy I work with had one back in 98 he used to take me home in it all the time

[@cheerfullpizza1949]

what kind of wing is that? it's cool as hell

[@Markdogg44]

Those tee tops always leak but nice car anyways

[@182EdDrummer]

Whats size rims or those? They're corvette right?

[@subarutime5089]

If the ebrake goes up that high you need brakes

[@thelightmonkey1970]

The handbrake is pleased to see you.

[@JDsgreatz28]

man i miss my z28, i would never buy a auto one again, i went trough 2 in my 86 z28 and 3 in my lt1.

[@Spurrr]

How do you see the front end on that thing?

[@drchillish]

wow same steering wheel as my old lumina minivan

[@Ricobaca]

That ugly airbag steering wheel

[@bhcamaro2002]

That was one thing I swapped on mine, I went with a momo. My SS is on my channel if you wanna check it out

[@anthonyspadaro7731]

Haha I know that area on geddes rd. in Ypslanti. Do you still have the car?

[@jjjss4905]

is dis faster than a 95 vette?

[@rareopportunity7896]

it might beat a c4. but a c5(1997-) would wreck it.

[@bdbmx5954]

hes not hiting it i own 1 it does 160 easy

[@carlr.2322]

Beautiful Camaro 👍

[@shadowbiker96]

If this car is still forsalle . Please post a price .

[@Tyronexl1998]

1: 53 To pinwheel forest we go!

[@drmegasalvador]

lol your speedometer was the only thing I looked at

[@spencz-]

That speedometer is fucked up pretty good huh

[@KandAshow]

I take it the speedo is fucked up.

[@gregorystones341]

You broke the e brake .....ting

[@KissellYz250]

Is that the alp loudmouth cat back exhaust?

[@michaelstefanski7538]

Chevrolet Camaro 1988

[@Naytahwash]

Ha, my little brother owns this car now.

[@mikehall737]

What rims are thoes?

[@bhcamaro2002]

C6 reps

[@86gtforme]

A vette...

[@unique33869]

What size rims r thows

[@jtp6194]

is that car stock?

[@Cidron]

The only thing that's not original is the rims that's from the Corvette C6 :)

[@formulacam]

Man I want this car. 98-02.

[@biezulbub669]

lol at the speedometer and the SS hatch on a Z28.

[@biezulbub669]

***** I know what it is lol I have the same SS spoiler on my black convertible Z28 :)