Camaro SS 35th Anniversary - 20 Years Later! Worthless or Still Awesome?

I drive and review the 35th Anniversary Camaro SS Convertible and give you my thoughts. This beautiful low mileage example is nearly perfect even after 25 years. What do you think about the Camaro 2002 Camaro SS?
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[@dkp7895]

I love my 2002 SS! Still fun and reasonably quick.

[@claudiawhite1750]

I still drive my 2002 ss 35th edition and she road races so well..no slip!!!

[@listenerjim]

I own a 1985 Iroc Z28 with the 305 TPI and I love it, all 215hp.

[@jondoe4444]

I love these “older” cars I’ll have to watch the trans am video. Those are a car I’ve always wanted

[@raaraa77]

Camaros are always awesome!

[@EldePHX]

Mustangs are better

[@lloydbenson6319]

@@EldePHX and challengers are better then both of them.

[@derekwhite1738]

@@lloydbenson6319 I doubt that why waste money on a dodge 😂😂

[@sleepysleeper6390]

Anyone who thinks this car is worthless IS by definition worthless in my opinion

[@robertsartino7664]

I always wanted a 2002 Camaro SS. Just a fabulous car & piece of history

[@392_Matt]

Mopar guy but for some reason I love these model years for the camaro and firebird, mod potential is crazy too

[@alexandermcdole8464]

I don't care how little they are worth,I love m6 SS, And definitely fun to drive.

[@marcoarreola9058]

Yes, I have a black one, cammed and it's awesome.

[@sschevmale24]

Am I dumb for wanting to buy one to daily lol ????

[@alexandermcdole8464]

@@sschevmale24 as long it doesn't snow where you live. Mine is modded tho.

[@alexandermcdole8464]

@@marcoarreola9058 same here, with every little bolt ons also.

[@sschevmale24]

@@alexandermcdole8464 I'm in houston. Just ugly traffic lol

[@olveramelinda]

I had a 99 z28 that thing was fun. Nothing compared to what I have now. Awesome car

[@simbanugz2906]

I remember back 99-2000. Getting destroyed in my 95/98 Mustangs. The Ls1 with stock everything on drag radials running mid 12s. Us 2v owners got destroyed. Took me trick flow topend to compete

[@DJGRoc]

Beautiful car, but I still love the Firebird/Trans Am better. Long live the pop-up up & down headlights!!! 😁

[@regblkss]

I absolutely love 4th gens still.

[@tomyunt1839]

Great video, keep up with the old school cars 👍👍👍

[@tommiller8714]

Some 20 years ago, I bought a new 2002 Camaro Z28 because when It was announced that 2002 model year would be the end of the road for the GM F-car (Camaro/Firebird), I knew that I just had to have one. It was difficult to find a new Z28 with the 6-speed manual trans, and seemingly impossible to fine one with both the manual trans. and the SLP SS Pkg. Mine did not have the SLP SS Pkg., but it was a fully loaded black on black 6-speed manual car. I ran staggered wheel/tire setup, 16x8 w/245 tire up front and 17x9 w/275 tire out back...the 5-spoke Corvette style wheels from SLP. Upgraded sway bars, bushings, shocks, etc. Handled like it was on rails. While doing some upgrades (SLP performance parts mostly), I discovered that the engine in mine was actually a factory installed LS-6, same block & heads (same casting numbers, etc.) as the 2002 Corvette ZO6 (rated 405hp) with exception to the camshaft (mine had the LS-1 cam; Corvette ZO6 had the LS-6 cam) and the exhaust manifolds (Corvette had freer flowing, less restrictive manifolds). I added a factory LS-6 cam, shorty headers, SLP Cold Air Intake, colder Tstat and aftermarket Tuning (Diablosport if I recall). My '02 Z28 would give a '02 Corvette ZO6 a "run for the money". Even when my '02 Z28 was bone stock, it ran well, was fun and even knocked down great fuel economy on the highway (often saw 26-27 mpg highway). AMine would (and did on some ocassions) run north of 150mph on remote stretches of the interstate. Estimate I could run high 12's in the 1/4 mile with a good launch. If I had that car (today, October 2022), without question, I'd put a Lingenfelter built LS-3 (or LS-7) in. The LS Engine family has come a long, long way since first introduced (1997 for Corvette, and 1998 for Camaro/Firebird). Today, it's common place to see "budget builds" starting with a junkyard 5.3L LS, add a Turbo and make around 550hp or more. And of course who forget the LS-9 638hp Corvette! My current ride ('21 Challenger SP/WB, 392/8A) is rated 485hp/475tq. but feels stronger than that on the street; the 3" Magnaflow Xmod exhaust (vs. stock 2.75") and the Hellcat Lower Airbox w/headlamp tube is surely adding another 20-30hp to that? Now if I could just upgrade the pistons, swap to a boost friendly cam and get that Hellion TT Kit installed! So, do we think the E85 fueled 909hp Redeye Hellcat is gonna appear??? Thanks for the videos!

[@marcusevangeliste7426]

Same block not same heads .... 35% of Camaro s got the LS 6 block ... Only difference is it flows better internally.. adds a couple hp ... Heads are same ... Camshaft is from Silverado..... All Camaro s got LS-6 intake manifold in 02 ... You can tell the block also cuz it's not as shiny

[@junitoss83]

I had the same car black on black 6 speed. I owned it for 12 years and coming from a fox body it felt like an animal. What a car it was.

[@ericcaisse791]

Have a 99 Z28 4th gen luv that car is beautiful

[@jamessmiley2367]

Nice!! Keep em coming brother! Great job. 👍

[@stephenwright3723]

Great job as usual, keep the classics coming. 🇨🇦

[@DefinitelyNotYouThankGod]

What a cool car! I absolutely loved those cars when they came out… great content Mr X!

[@connorviles9398]

Definitely an underrated car especially with slp options making closer to 350, 2001-2002 had ls6 intake

[@mikedaleiden7725]

Great review! I think T-Tops and manual instead of ragtop and neutered 4spd auto would have made this ride perfect! I like this exterior design better now than when it was new.

[@JewkesEngineering]

Still awesome!!!! I have a 2000 SS SLP 41k original miles. Love these cars

[@tomsadowski8308]

Love it I had a 95 ss and yes it was a blast to drive .

[@fitfogey]

I bought my 2004 SRT-10 6 speed black/black at Streetside Classics in Nashville. Loved the truck but recently sold it. Just moved on to something else. Their show room is incredible. Their tshirts rock as well!

[@RyanN9419]

We need a video with a Mustang GT from the same era.

[@eddiequezadav4548]

@RacerX I purchased this car from Streetside Classics today! I am very excited to take delivery of the vehicle and will continue to care for it the way it has been!

[@RacerX9]

Great news my friend. It's really clean car!

[@allidoiswatchshit6005]

My favorite car to this day

[@LaRohnKAllen]

Finally a real Almost Steel Vehicle a 1000% Classic love this Car, you hit it on the nail with this one.

[@robertlandrum8598]

If it’s in great condition, then it’s still exciting !!

[@sschevmale24]

Man still have my 02 ss 35th collectors. So far I've made 10k keeping it. Bought it for 19k. Hope it's gets up to 50k in 20 more years. Probably not but I love it 😊

[@rparret]

I had a 1999 Camaro SS, in Hugger Orange. I liked it very much.

[@mcfero1]

Still have mine. 88000 miles. Cam and stock 243 heads making just under 420 at the wheels.

[@SovereignKnight74]

Awesome review buddy! That's a pretty clean Camaro for being two decades old! You gotta do a review on one of those 427 AC Cobras sometime! Those are siiick! Carroll Shelby was the man!

[@FullTimeGT]

Hehe great video! Cool to see this car on your channel. Really like when you're doing some vintage content!

[@peterkovacs8654]

Xcellent work as always Mr X

[@ericgoer]

I had a white 2002 Z28 and loved it!! One thing to note for the T-Top Camaro, the trunk had brackets that you could lock the t-tops in place instead of the old pleather sleeves that the 80s generation had. If they have one check it out!

[@stevepick9527]

I think that “chameleon” color was called Mystic.,, it is sooo cool from different angles and light!

[@Skidz75]

Great video X! Keep ‘‘em coming!

[@justinseyerinc2379]

Love the classic reviews keep them coming. Fox body mustang next!

[@Nihaofoo]

More of these reviews. This was awesome!

[@geek8817]

Makes me miss my 98 Z28 all over again. Think it's time to try find another one

[@doolallyproductions7234]

Great car but rather have the WS6

[@davidblair8827]

Love reviews on things that I can actually afford

[@mohammadbinbishr5167]

Cool review and information 👌 I own 2000 chevy lumina wagon Keep up the great work

[@poopstain691]

Man that is a good video. I have a 1993 z28 and i love it

[@stevepick9527]

👍 keep em coming….love the old cars!

[@busboyta]

I would love to come down and window shop at this dealership brother. Love the vids! Thanks 👍🙏

[@bm7955]

My grandpas first car was a Camaro, my uncles first car was a Supra, my dads first car was an impala. My first car was a challenger

[@pontiacGXPfan]

I read about this car in Motor Trend's 2002 SUV of The Year issue where it was the final year for Camaro vs Mustang.....i was heartbroken when i read that it would be the last Camaro ever

[@willpatscully]

That should be your next project car.

[@Avenue77]

Boy the dashboard and those push buttons I'll never forget 😆...but as time went by it gotten better w the interior

[@S8ER]

Still awesome but damn near worthless in value unless you happen to have no/low miles and/or it’s a special edition. My 2001 Z28 is basically worth scrap money. 😭 Edit: also worth noting the LS1 was underrated (which you touched on 🍻). My Z28 manual car (rated 310hp) made 324rwhp/341rwtrq..and went 13.1 @ 108mph on a 2.1 60ft all bone stock. A lid / FRA got me 12.8 @ 110mph on a 2.0 60ft

[@EldePHX]

No one likes those models that’s why. They ugly asf

[@simbanugz2906]

Agree lowest numbers I ever seen was 288/340 on a 150,000+ mile auto. S8ER01z That's some high MPH 110 I can't tell you were fighting traction. I Got a 12 3.7 mustang that hits 12.6 @ 107. On Drag radials on rear with a stall. I'm sure if you had grag tires you would of been lower 12.2-12.4 range.

[@S8ER]

@@simbanugz2906 I figure a 1.7 or 1.8 60ft would have put me mid 12s. I am happy with it either way. It’s a bolt on Ls6 now but I haven’t had any track time with it.

[@somejackball]

my 02 SS wasn't an official Anniversary, with the graphics and embroidered seats like this one , but it still had the 35th Anv badge on the dash. i miss my 02 SS! had the SLP option, i traded in my 98 Z for it in 02, then had to sell it in 08 due to some financial stuff. fun little muscle cars for sure! so easy to mod, and find more HP. so ya the 02 SS, and my 87 IROC are 2 cars i regret selling! ☮

[@charliehuntsman9827]

Love these cars as you can see in my picture I had 2 of them just sold the 2001 Camaro SS built LS1 Cammed And built T-56 lowered 160,000 Kept the 2002 SS stock with 69,000 miles on it both the blue color M6 or whatever it's called always dreamed of having one of these cars back in highschool the WS6 or the SS was a pipe dream . I'm glad my dreams finally came true love my car probably will never sell it needs some TLC front drive seat needs redone and a few odds and ends . Unfortunately there is a sad ending the 2001 that I sold was Totaled a few weeks ago. And the gentleman that was driving is partially paralyzed from the damn wreck damn I feel bad like it was my fault should have waited for someone not so young he was like 24 damn it

[@ClxTablet-pv5hi]

This guy is right I own 2000 convertivle

[@frankie072]

I always liked the 70-72 Monte Carlos ,I seen that black one as u were filming ,mine were just 350 cars one was a 71 with a 2 bbl and the other was a 72 with a 4bbl ,Belive it or not the 2bbl car was Fast i think it had more giddy upp then the 4bbl car did

[@clints8731]

Still awesome!

[@sstevocamaro]

I LOVE THE 4th Gen!!! 💯💯🔥

[@expeditionjay]

I think the 4th gens are awesome. It's the last original design before everyone went retro. In my area they stand out at cars and coffee becaue unless you drive an import most cars are either old or trying to look old. These cars were spaceships.

[@bluelightingwolf85]

Chevy Camaro ZL1 and SS from 1997-2002 one of best designs Camaro current redesign of Chevy Camaro design 2007-2023 unfortunately the cancellation of the Chevy Camaro in the coming future the Chevy Camaro will always be part of muscle car history and we're living in one of the best era of muscle cars because ice vehicles will be replaced in the future by a EV muscle cars 💪 I still think there will be ice vehicles but they might transition into hybrid hydrogen electric vehicles with with stricker emissions standards from the EPA I love old muscle cars, but the automotive industry is headed towards electrification on cars and SUVs and minivans so you have to just embrace it who knows what the next 20 years of vehicles are going to look like and it's going to be an exciting time.

[@julianayala1442]

Gotta post more reviews of these classics

[@derekwhite1738]

Love the car dude great condition for the year I’ve got a 99 hugger orange runs great but but isn’t perfect like yours I’ve gotta get it painted n be near perfect but man idc these are older cars there are great cars can build em cheap to keep up with these newer cars and out run them too if it’s done right and won’t cast you 60k like these newer cars

[@bugsy74]

I’ve got the t top 35th anniversary. I’m the only owner just put 30k miles on it 😅 it’ll go back into the garage for another 2 years or so

[@leroycolejr2805]

You come across a lot of cool cars

[@jaylove3487]

The bag in the trunk is not for T Tops, it’s for the boot covers, three pieces.

[@peppaboy9]

still love the firebird over the Camaro

[@danthechevymanc6b475]

I can't tell if that one was repainted or it came from the factory with the stripes deleted. The Camaro and Trans Am had the same HP ratings and the same amount of power options. The reason the 2002 Camaro has more HP than the 1998 Trans Am is that in 2001 they gave both cars a HP jump. The most powerful ones offered in 2002 was the SLP Camaro SS which bumped power up to 345HP and that's not counting the extra power from the ram air hood. The Trans AM version from SLP was called the Firehawk. The Firehawk had a special ram air hood, unique wheels, and sticker on the doors that said Firehawk. The Camaro versions looked the same as the SS except the optional SS grill. The SLP loudmouth and loudmouth 2 (my favorite) exhausts were very loud and had optional rectangular center mounted exhaust pipes. SLP also offered an air suspension. That's super rare because it really took away it's tight handling but made it ride really nice on bumpy roads. They were sent from the factory to be modified by SLP then sold new at the dealer. Most of the SLP options even the grill could be bought and added to a regular SS Camaro so it's really hard to spot an SLP Camaro. I almost bought a Firehawk but couldn't afford the insurance at the time but I love my 2001 Camaro SS. There are rumors that a few 2002 Camaros secretly got the 405 HP LS6 that was available in the C5 Corvette Z06. However, I haven't actually seen one so it most likely was just a rumor. There is also a super rare 2001 Trans Am Blackbird and Intimidator Camaro SS. Both of those had 380HP. GM never should have discontinued these cars. They look great and are so much fun to drive and still fast enough to have fun at the track. But a nice night with the windows down and t tops off on the open road with that V8 roaring makes it one of the best cruisers.

[@Edsrt-]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@dustindodge5974]

You could make a channel just reviewing a vehicle per week from this place!

[@xirrus69]

My 2002 35th convertible has 403 stroker with 485hp at the wheels so much fun to watch scat packs disappear in my rearview mirror lol

[@marlostanfield1087]

Do the 2004 Mystichrome Cobra next!!

[@miiskoinc]

@5:00 T-Top Models have its owns slots. If those t tops were in a bag, they would break. That bag im not sure what its for.

[@jetliorigami]

You should get something old school and forget the corvette nightmare

[@dtruth5769]

Please Review a Cobra sc. Love the old school.

[@haroldbirge6881]

My boss Ray from doing now drywall had the SS anniversary edition he souped it up 😆 it was hella fast 🍀 get R done😎✌️

[@haroldbirge6881]

It was 🏆do it now drywall🏆 Sacramento ⚡Rick and Ray Great Brothers ⚡we all like hot rods & hard work

[@shocktrp66]

ChevyDude (Mikes car store) has a 35th anniversary t-top car for sale.

[@kgeissler2]

Please do the 1986 Grand National they have at that location. :)

[@JoJoJa-w2n]

Ls1 love ❤️ 😍

[@navsparks3192]

I have to disagree on the interior. GM interiors had the quality and look of melted Tupperware. Power train though, excellent for the day.

[@franklincuarisma3727]

I got kicked off the 1/4 mile dragstrip for going 13.2 @ 109. 3000 miles.

[@scatdaddy3790]

Better than that newer cavalier looking pos. Would take this over the new ones anyway.

[@billvollmer5188]

have a mach 1 for sale would you be interested?

[@stevenwitt2555]

2:33 you're welcome

[@scmoseman]

A kid in a candy store!

[@jabcmw1]

Thanks for aging me

[@SurfBum713]

Call me stupid, but when I bought my 2002 ss off the floor, I remember it being 345 hp.....

[@Pitchpullin5]

Idk why you would debadge a 35th anniversary LE car. I don't think it's a TRUE LE car. That SLP lid is aftermarket. Aftermarket headlights, IMO it's just a red SS made to look like a LE. Those appear to be aftermarket seat covers also

[@RacerX9]

According to the Vin the car is legit.

[@bayareatycoon8166]

Missing the silver stripes and badges just make the car not look as kool and aggressive smh big 🤦

[@Ringoluck]

Those headlights gotta go. I have a stock set of owner is interested. I can ship. Great conditions with all mounting tabs intact.

[@dragvan1937]

No slomaro for me

[@jehdee22]

The Trans Am WS6 was not 310hp. The 2002 Pontiac Trans Am Ram Air WS6 was rated at the same 325HP as the SS Camaro

[@armandsmith1027]

Thank you...Pontiac fans stand up!!!