This Surprised Me: 1996 Camaro SS | POV Test Drive

[@CanadianGearhead]

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[@lsx_doc]

I replied with a link to the floor mats in the regular comment section. @canadiangearhead

[@CanadianGearhead]

Hmmm I don't see a link anywhere?

[@lsx_doc]

@@CanadianGearhead youtube may block it idk. Ebay has a set oem for cheap but google Gen4Camaro. Small company out of florida they have two or three different sets but asking a fortune

[@olov244]

my first car was a 94 z28 6speed. still have it - will never get rid of it. it has never disappointed me, just a fun car. really as fun as my 4cyl turbo car bombing around in

[@JOSEC760]

My first car was also a 94 z28 6m. Unfortunately I sold mine after two years of owing it and I regret it

[@LeoM-zt3pl]

I had a black 6 speed 97 LT1 SS for 5 years. The factory optional 3" stainless SLP 2OTL exhaust sounded incredible. Got tons of compliments on the tone

[@negativeindustrial]

Those are fun. My brother had like three generations in a row and we would have pretty epic races growing up. That generation was probably my favorite.

[@jamesstewart3771]

People have to understand that getting the manual wasn’t as big of a deal back then as it is now . Back then we all knew how to drive manuals , it wasn’t a big deal . These days very few people know how to drive them so it’s a flex .

[@CamaroAmx]

A lot of people opted for the auto due to the skip shift on the manuals (forces you to go from 1st to 3rd under anything less than hard acceleration).

[@FWDSUXARSE]

​@@CamaroAmxyou could do a delete. Only reason I have an automatic is I got a great price on it.

[@CamaroAmx]

@@FWDSUXARSE you could do a delete (very easy actually) but in many cases when you took it to the dealer for service, the dealer would reactivate it.

[@Fmandan77]

I will agree newer cars although incredibly fast, have no soul. There's more to a car than it's specs on paper. I bought a 2022 GT500, dream purchase. Fastest car I've ever owned, and I've owned a lot of fast cars. It looked incredible too. What I didn't expect was how disconnected I felt driving it. It was a digital experience, rather than an analog one and that didn't sit well with me. The size and heaviness also didn't help.

[@payne540]

Manual windows and hard top is a cool combo!

[@CanadianGearhead]

Nice and simple, like a muscle car should be!

[@toddprater14]

Weird combo , no power options, but the cd player option which was kinda expensive , is there ..I had this exact car but a 94 in burgundy power seats and locks and windows, t tops , but it was a am/fm cassette stereo…

[@georgeboyd4619]

@@toddprater14 i was thinking the same thing

[@jody_barr]

Just realized this. Single-purpose machine for sure.

[@hkr321hkr]

Less weight, less to break 🎉

[@joebutton9681]

Wtf is a zed 28????

[@MalikIV-808]

uk, canada, some other countries say that

[@GrandCamino6]

As well as New Zealand & Australia. It used to bug me until I married a kiwi years ago.

[@michaelthebarbarian3380]

It's a Z/28 as pronounced by a man who watched Top Gear.

[@dr.curious5136]

In Canada we say “ Z” as ZED.

[@brandonellevan1858]

Zed is annoying. Z/28!!!!

[@dnegel9546]

I picked my 97z automatic over a yellow MR2 manual and C4 Lt4 corvette. Being able to sit my kids in the back and plenty of space in the hatch. Is amazing. Ive never understood the separation if domestic vs imports. I enjoy both. And i still plan in getting a yellow MR2 in the future. 😅

[@Itsthatoneguy371]

I had a red, round nose 5 speed MR2, “senior dose” as my best friend called it. I was almost too big for it. Man that car was a blast to drive! Except in snow or high cross winds, the. It became a terrifying game of “guess where you’re gonna end up”, while going all over the road. It ended up needing more work than I had time to do and a young mechanic really wanted it so basically gave it to him. It’s been about 14 years and I still see him driving it from time to time. He’s always smiling.

[@RudysGarage]

I love 4th gen F body cars. I'm on my third. Had a 94 and 95 with autos, now on a 95 with a 6 speed. Love them.

[@FWDSUXARSE]

Me too love my 98.

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Cool video Man. I was 18 in 1996 and remember them on the dealership floor. Once I started making money I bought a red 96 ss 6 speed. Kept it for 12 years sold it and bought a white 96 ss 6 speed. Now I'm 46 and bought a black 96 ss 6 speed convertible. The interior never bothered me I just love the overall appearance and driving experience! So yes I love the 96 97 SS camaros

[@KaidoSamurai]

Wow this car is immaculate, love the color

[@SpookyEng1]

That is the best looking 4th Gen pre catfish face

[@9etherbo]

Not a catfish front end that would be the 98 to 02 model

[@LesabreSuper]

​@9etherbo he said "pre catfish" for a reason dude

[@chrispulieri9543]

That's why he said pre catfish​@@9etherbo

[@alanjohnson911]

​@@9etherbo Reading comprehension is your friend....'pre'

[@BBBILLY86]

The 96 Camaros esp with 1LE package was a beast for its time. Finally stiffened up to allow a 350 cu/in motor in t tops instead.of 305's. Almost 3 decades ago now so not equal to todays super muscle cars, but to put it in perspective when this car came out imagine how far it was from a 1966 car 3 decades before '96. It was like futuristic cutting edge engineering having 300 HP able to handle twisties, OD for freeway speeds, and CD, AC, decent quarter mile times after the disgusting 70s and 80s 150 HP motors. Never a Camaro fan but friends and family had tons of them. Really was a high watermark vehicle at the time.

[@getchasome6230]

My buddy back in 2002 owned car number 24. Red-orange, auto, hard top. Sweet car

[@CanadianGearhead]

Very cool!

[@6132-k1n]

thats a really nice camaro, but the '1 of 7' thing just reminds me of all the memes about 'this car is 1 of 7 with these specs in sunrise yellow built on a full moon tuesday in that specific factory' .

[@CanadianGearhead]

Lol true, some people appreciate those kind of stats and some don't

[@capella95]

This is well articulated video, you did the car justice. I have a 94 Trans Am with a lot of BMR suspension bits. It's an incredible car to experience, especially when you get on it.

[@CanadianGearhead]

I appreciate that!

[@s31ACE1252]

Beautiful '96 SS. I've got a '96 Z28 6-speed manual. Bought it in '99. It's not stock. I've really enjoyed my time with it. I pray I've got many more years left to enjoy it. =)

[@fishside8693]

It's Z, Zed's dead, baby.

[@Chopped02]

Thank you!!!😂

[@Mr.Frost181]

LMAO 🤣🤣🤣 right lol

[@daniellobo1680]

Yeah.....the first time was forgivable but after the second time.....I was like......WTH is going on???😂

[@irocitZ]

It's not a bike, it's a chopper.

[@alstound]

So is the Camaro.

[@Maplecook]

I remember in 1994, wanting your generation of Camaro. The colour of your car is the same as my 1991 Civic Si. Teal was such a 90s colour, eh? hahaha I also have a 1992 Lexus SC400, and that whole, "The car is so big, why am I cramped in here! This would suck as a stick shift!" feeling is very familiar to me. lol

[@CanadianGearhead]

Haha glad I'm not the only one with such a specific complaint

[@shaunjohnson7890]

I had the 30th anniversary one that came out in 97. I loved that car. Sold it when had a kid because it was not a family car.

[@lukewalker1051]

Credit to your Dad and family keeping the car unmolested. I worked at Chevy Engineering. Beautiful and rare spec and love the color.

[@js92css]

I own a 97SS that ive owned since 1998. I was gonna order a 98SS, but came across mine. What caught my attention was mine was ordered with the R1 option, which gave you an extra set of SS wheels with bfg r1 race tires! Never seen another one Mine also had the SLP level II suspension. The TOTL exhaust sounds so good. Everyone comments on it whenever i drive it. Many are confused cuz of the looks, lol. I currently have longtubes, no cats and the lt4 hot cam kit w/1.6rr. This car has been with me thru many life events, including asking my wife to marry me(not by choice, but she had to go back to work sooner than we thought that day in a nursing emergency, lol). Did my 1st roadrace school in it over 20yrs ago and did all my evolution driving school levels with it too. It is in my garage at home with the SS car cover as i type and will be given to my son when the time is right

[@ChevyBuddy]

Absolutely loved the F-Body 'maros from day 1. Such awesome cars. Wish we had more of them over here in Germany.

[@Itsthatoneguy371]

I really wanted to own one of these. Tried to buy a black, 6 speed ‘99 SS that, had some “factory and dealer upgrades”, but I was going through a divorce and I couldn’t get it. I tried the route of putting it in my dad’s name or doing a co-sign with him but GM finance wouldn’t go for it; and local lenders didn’t want to give a 25 year old, future divorcee an load for a sports car. I ended up with a ‘89 iroc-z, 5.7l with T-tops.

[@ChrisBrown-pz2gu]

That's a nice consolation prize! 👍

[@benjiarehart2878]

Call me crazy, buy I'd rather have the IROC.

[@mtnbound2764]

i had a 90 rs with v8 and the 700r4, all the things you are saying about the trans feel and power delivery are spot on. now i want to look into getting one myself again. i was 15 in 2000 and that '90 camaro was one of my first cars. so fun

[@paulcondie2520]

Too bad its not a 6sp! I had a 95 Z28 and a 2002! Both 6sp, both black with black leather. I wish i still had one or the other though i prefer the 4 square headlights on the 95. Badass Bowtie!!! Ps; loved the T- Tops too....... The car in the video is a gorgeous example of the Camaro SS!

[@alanjohnson911]

You mean black vinyl....no leather in a 95 Camaro

[@paulcondie2520]

@alanjohnson911 they called it leather! Lol it felt like it took.

[@greym6436]

I personally love most sport and muscle cars of all types make🔧🏁 I am a big fan of the earlier f-bodies as well as the 4th gen Camaros. Can’t forget about the formulas & firehawks & ws6

[@RomVlad]

Beautiful Camaro. I own a '96 Corvette LT4 car- quite powerful actually.

[@GrandCamino6]

@@RomVlad These will eventually be very sought after. I sold them new and the majority of the dealer’s inventory of Corvettes were autos equipped with the LT1 for the 96 model year. Out of the 20 or so 96’s we had there was one Grand Sport on the showroom along with the dealerships owner’s ex-demo which was a competition yellow convertible LT4 car on custom HRE wheels and maybe 2 more various colors on the. They are not there yet but at some point this will be the hot car in the future. The weirdest color combo with most unique option combo will definitely be rare. I’d love to get my hands on a C4 Callaway twin turbo Corvette. They are kind of starting to get more expensive but for the longest time they had to be the deal of the century. Less money than a C4 ZR1 but far less common. I just recently realized that there were some 1997 LT4 Firehawk’s built too. I had no idea.

[@RomVlad]

@@GrandCamino6 I almost bought a Firehawk back in 2009. Mint, low mileage but they were asking 10. I thought it was steep. I ended up with a ‘95 Mustang Cobra.

[@mshular]

I have a bright red '96 RS, and have been down those very same roads you've cruised here. You're very connected to the road in these, and even when it feels like it's about to disconnect around the corners, it still has a way to go. As far as the squeaks go, I solved most of mine with a little bit of butyl rubber tape. I'm 6' and to be comfortable, I have to adjust the seat to a bit more of a reclining position than I had in any other car I've driven other than vette's. I've been pulled over by the WRPS on at least a half dozen occasions, for no other reason than the car's flashiness. She's been "sitting" for 12 years now, for similar reasons to your father's, but I still keep her fresh. By far the most fun car I've owned

[@PAK_ATTAK]

Ive owned two z28 Camaros 94 and now a 97 both dailys, what really helped my 97 was putting sticky tires on her, bf Goodrich sport comp A/S made her a backroad ripper

[@waynemangan7200]

Great 90's color and car right here. I'd love to own another 4th gen 94-97 like this. First car I bought at 18 in 98 was a mint red 94 3.4 Camaro 40k mi hard top, just like I wanted but ran into accidentally seeing it from the street and had bought it as soon is it rolled out of detail to the lot for half off ask because the salesman and my dad were both natives of Van Nuys in Nebraska. Loved that hing like a Testarossa. So fun to drive. Gave it a Borla dual with double tips, AVS tail light covers.

[@kyoakland]

My uncle bought one of these brand new in forest green but it was a Z28 he took me for some wild rides back in 94 rest in peace unc

[@michaelm3381]

I had a 1994 Z-28 Camaro back in the day. Good memories.

[@danielsherrill7085]

Had a '96 Z28, and i loved that car. Mine had pretty much everything on it except t-tops. The previous owner had put the SLP exhaust on it, and it did sound amazing. Every parking lot i pulled into, people would look to see what it was. The car felt way stronger than the 285 horsepower it was rated. The transmission in mine was pretty smooth for a 4L60E, but it eventually gave up the ghost at 125k and i sold it a year later bc i couldn't afford to fix it due to other financial obligations. Im looking to find one now as a fun weekend car, but its hard to find one in my area that isnt ratty.

[@DJWhitetailfluff]

I have an 01 4th Gen camaro catfish convertible with the 3.8 and automatic. I love the thing and it makes a great daily driver. Good mpg and highway drivability and ride quality. Once got caught in a snow storm and had an inch of snow on the roads. I drove home from work that day carefully and I can't believe it did so well. Also I think my tire and rim package and ASR helped with that. Next day we had many inches of snow and I attempted to move the car out of the way to plow my driveway. I figured there's no way this car is gonna drive through this. I'd be damned it did it with no wheel spin and didn't think twice. I'm like " That's not how this is supposed to work. That's not how any of this is supposed to work". lol But it did. My Camaro is not in perfect condition but it's my daily which is better over using my truck as a daily. Bought mine on the cheap back in 2018 and it was a impulse purchase but I'm glad I didn't pass it up. Fixed a bunch of things on it too so it's better than when I got it.

[@markg999]

That takes me back. I had a black Z28 with a borla exhaust. That was a fun car.

[@bobhill3941]

Great video. I love it for the 90's nostalgia and That I'm Canadian. I hope you and yours had a great Thanksgiving. I hope your dad enjoys his retirement. Dad and most of his side of the family worked at gm for decades in Oshawa and even with that, we were open-minded and liked all cars. What you showed of Kitchener was beautiful and Niagara falls and Hamilton are nice too. I love that colour and that generation with the recessed headlights and different nose. I also love that it's the final year before the ls with the same architecture from 1955. I never knew the scoop was functional but I loved this generation as a boy.

[@JCVACCARO]

The SLP exhaust was an option as well as the Torsen led. The standard exhaust was the Z28 and the standard lsd was the GM mechanical gov lock. There were about 5 or 6 SLP options. I can't remember them all. The exhaust, Torsen and a hurst shifter for the 6spd and I believe suspension and performance tires which came with 4extra rims. When these were new they had two window stickers. The GM Z28 sticker and a smaller SLP sticker. The SLP one had the SS performance options. All for 96-97 SS. In 98 I believe GM switched production to in house.

[@SmoothCruizer37]

I had those options. You could dump the clutch and no worry at all

[@JCVACCARO]

I had a 97 30th anniversary SS 6spd LT1 not LT4. It was a great reliable car but the white leather seats and white wheels were impossible to keep clean. The only problem I had was of course the water pump went out at 65,000 and took the opti spark with it.

[@dragonheart4322]

Oh my, that is gorgeous! And I have always loved that color.

[@stealthhydra8298]

I had the 4th gen 1998 camaro v6 automatic in midnight blue and I loved it with the 3.8 liter engine, it was such an awesome car. I miss it and want it again. I should have kept it and put twin turbos in it. That car was so awesome.

[@shanemintz03]

Even though I own a black 94' Z28 T-Top '6 Speed car, seeing videos make me want to buy another one lol.

[@stevedunaway9802]

Someone was familiar enough with F-bodies and their quirks to order that car with manual windows, which is cool. I had a 96 Z28 6 speed with literally every option (I had the dealer window sticker to prove it) except power windows. Whoever bought it originally even paid the extra cash for the chrome/polished “salad shooter” wheels that almost nobody bought, but not power windows!

[@MrHereWeGoYo]

I'm more of a Fox body guy but I always loved the 4th Gen FBody SS. The LT1 and LS1.

[@jeremiejohnson5730]

Not a cat fish for anyone who thinks it is... Hands down the most badass looking 4th gen Camaro. I own a 97 SLP LT1 Camaro SS #1578, there were way more than 5-6 options available through SLP for these cars. 98-02 SS cars were done "in house" at GM. Only 96-97 SS cars, ALL of them, went to SLP for the SS alterations. 98-02 SS cars only went to SLP if they had "2nd sticker content". ( extra options beyond what came stock on 98-02 SS cars, which were the hood, spoiler, that's about it)

[@miket2646]

These early 4th gens always looked so much better to me than the later ones.

[@talbotd27]

Dude this car is sick. My dad has a white 35th anniversary z28 convertible and it was always the cool car growing up. If I had chosen it I would’ve gone for an SS, hardtop, and manual transmission. But my dad went in looking for a Corvette and left with the Camaro so it’s not like he ordered it special or anything. Of all the cars we’ve had in our family over the years the only one that has stayed is the Camaro. Now that I’m older I’m looking at all kinds of options for my first fun car: Focus ST, mustang 5.0, bmw m340i or 335i. But now I’m starting to consider a 4th gen v8 Camaro. They’re pretty cheap compared to other v8 performance cars and I have so much nostalgia for my dad’s car. I’m seriously considering just picking up the first clean z28 or SS I can find and doing some suspension, wheels, maybe cams, headers, intake, exhaust, sway bars, all that stuff. I think it would be a great build because the parts are cheaper and reliability is better than something like a BMW

[@courtneyclark995]

Thats my dream car these came out when i was in highschool

[@Brangeta]

Beautiful! That car is Bright Teal Metallic, not Mystic Teal Metallic though. Definitely my favorite color for a 96 SS! There never were any SSes made in Mystic Teal.

[@CanadianGearhead]

My bad... looks like Mystic Teal was more of a green color than this?

[@josels1292]

I had a 1995 Z28 back in 97 senior high school days. I lost the car because of some issues that I got into. Later in the years I purchased an 87 IROC Z that I modified and soon after it was stolen and not recovered. Few years after I purchased a 96 Z28 to relive my high school day. The engine blew a few days after purchase. Fast forward to 2022 and I finally got my brand new Camaro SS1LE it was a dream come true, unfortunately the car was stolen and not recovered. My wife told me that I’m cursed with my favorite car and to give up on Camaros. I think it’s true. I would love one of these SS Camaros but I know something will happen if I ever get one.

[@unicornharry7995]

That turn signal just rings of quality lol!

[@ThaDirtyBubble]

Im drooling over that color

[@Cr4zYH3aD]

Loved your humor at the start!

[@Robiruu]

It came full circle, you, driving around in your pop's car, chirpin the tires, and sayin "yeah i kept it at the speed limits" 🤫🤣

[@derekboudreau9294]

Great video I really enjoyed it and very interesting stories as you drive it. I bought one myself 3 months ago, it isn't an SS however but I love it and I agree great car for the money. I think they are so underrated. P.S l also live in Ontario.

[@Chopped02]

I have a 96 “Z” 28 with manual windows, seats, mirrors, etc and a hardtop. The weird thing is, my VIN comes up as an SS but, has no SS badging.

[@JZ-ss5fz]

I had a 1997 SS #1500 and loved it for the years I owned it. Should have kept it.

[@SmoothCruizer37]

Same, I had a 97 SS.... #0045.... I miss it but it had a few quirks that got under my skin.... would probably trade my vette back for it of the next owner treated it good😊

[@NewStart1o1]

I can relate when I bought My 94Z I hated how pointed it is in the front I was still stuck on the older Camaro body style but one I drove it I was in Love and I stuck with the LT1 too U can't get that Lion huff'n sound from thm like the LT1 and it feel a little more radical and aggressive to Me

[@Kts_KD]

Always loved these cars

[@999Lucas]

If you can find a "stock" SLP firehawk, it is likely the best iteration of the Fbody.

[@DaniHachicho-k1e]

Excellent example of a car brother

[@kravin74]

Adjust the detent cable to change the shifting hard thing if you want to. I'm guessing they still had them in that car .

[@isaace8090]

I was msotly a Mustang guy but I loved this era of cars and battling it out at the drag strips. The SS cars were always formidible. I just bought an R33 GT-R. I never thought I would own a JDM car but it's my daily driver for now in Japan. It is one of a few cars I've owned that I always have to look back at when I park. Keeping an open mind on cars means you can experience a lot of fun and different driving experiences.

[@timothysanders8036]

I see Chevy cavalier everywhere in there, grew up with one

[@armandorivera911]

My dad's was 94 Z28 {same color) I loved it

[@vortecmacs]

How tall are you? My buddy is 6’2” and never had a problem in his Trans Ams. I’m 6’ and never had a problem in my Camaros.

[@Sonic_1000]

Your dad has great taste!

[@rcairforceone]

Trans is a 4L60E. An aftermarket cooler probably wouldn't be a bad idea, as heat is what kills these.

[@robertpoudrette4483]

I believe the 1997 Camaro SS was also sourced out to SLP. 1998 was a different beast altogether and was done on the regular GM plant in Boisbriand.

[@alanjohnson911]

Really expected you to do one or two pulls....then we could've heard the engine well and seen some of the performance it does have.

[@andyyarnell7579]

I wish manufacturers would make cars like this again, by that I mean, SIMPLE. You can make a quality car that drives great and not have all the needless luxuries. Manual windows are brilliant.

[@upstatemuscle7180]

I also have a teal 96 SS Camaro hardtop automatic!

[@RayRayP2001]

Nice one, I have a 97' Z28 Automatic in polo green with 179k miles. Everything you described is pretty spot on. They run fast that's for sure especially if they were fitted with the Z rated tires from the factory (no limiter at 118).

[@dnegel9546]

Didnt know these had limiters.

[@RayRayP2001]

@@dnegel9546 They do if they don't have a z rated tire door sticker from the factory which a few didn't, Also none of the ss were limited that is only applicable to the Z28 models only.

[@JCMusicwriter]

That's a great car. I have a 97 6-speed in similar condition, came with the window sticker and all the paperwork from SLP, the floor mats, the car cover, etc. I really want to find a teal car. The Automatic SS don't seem to sell as well as the 6-speeds but the color of that car is what makes it special. The 1996-1997 SS were much lower production than the 1998-2002 SS. They made 2,410 in 1996 and 3,038 in1997. They made around 12,000 SS in 2002 alone. The96-97 were the only cars with the functional Ram Air because it turned out the air filter doesn't like to get wet. That may not be a 6-speed but its 1 of 77 Teal Metallic cars which is a highly desirable color. Even someone uptight about the transmission would consider a Teal car. Teal was 1996 only as well. I believe its the most rare SS color. You may have not gotten the Z28 SS floor mats as that was an option which would be listed in the passenger door jam or the SLP window sticker When these came out they were top dog on the street. Right out of the showroom they would flatten Mustangs or anything else. These got lumped in with Grand Nationals and Mustangs which were straight line cars but the IROCs could handle and the 4th Gens were world class handlers. The 1996 Camaro SS was also the quickest ever tested by Road and Track. First Camaro ever since 1967 to break 100mph trap speed out of the showroom. I like the 90s Japanese cars as well but they're so overpriced now. These cars and C4 Corvettes get overlooked because they were just so common. Even back in the day the only way you saw a MKIV Supra Turbo was in a magazine and then Fast and Furious created a new generation of enthusiasts. Don't sleep on the American 90s cars though. The interiors in everything was cheap back then but cars were also much more affordable. You want everything wrapped in leather and alcantara with German interior quality you're going to pay for it. A 1996 Z28 was like $18k brand new. Car companies now would rather make expensive cars than get slammed by reviewers for cheap interiors. The snobby reviewers got their way but you don't get something for nothing. These are also the last F-Bodies (shared platform with the Firebird). The newer Camaros are something removed from the past a bit and cancelled yet again as GM looks for a new path and turns its back on enthusiasts.

[@dave0z96]

Dude I’ve had a 92 and a 95 Camaro and I never felt like I was really working while driving .

[@johncornell3665]

Very nice Camaro. Great condition!

[@FWDSUXARSE]

Mine 98 is half glass with the t tops. Compared to the brinks truck visibility of a lot of newer cars, it's the easiest car for me to drive. Then again 200k over the course of three of them, you get to know the cars.

[@NazTron187]

my bro had a 97 ss manual the weird green the thing was sweet

[@TheTussman]

I'm Canadian from Windsor, ON (our motor city) and I've never heard another Canadian call it a "Zed"-28. Nice car and vid.

[@DuffusMonkey]

I bought a 94 Z28 brand new after a lot of shopping. At 6'5" I didn't fit in the manual adjustment seats, but the power seats let me adjust it just enough to be comfortable. I Drove it from Dallas to Chicago several times a year comfortably. I had 2 Optispark die In irst 3 years. I have owned both 6 Speed and auto in this model car. The 6 speed was more fun but the auto was faster unless you really abused the 6 speed. The only reason I don't own one today is that the engine is hard to work on. Not horrible but I want to be able to pull an engine, you have to drop the whole front end to get the engine out. I recommend 93-02 Camaros for kids trying to get started in hot roding. They may need a lot of time but not much money to keep running. P.S. for my dayly drivers I like to buy 90's-2000's 4 cylinder Camrys with 150k miles and drive them to 300k. Over 30 MPH snd my total investment for cars and parts over the last 15 years was about $7000 about $40 a month. I am going to buy a 69 GTO with the money I saved by driving Camrys 😂

[@DuffusMonkey]

@PeterAngles-jq7gr I forgot they kept making Camaros till 02, I SHOULD edit my post The catfish Camaros with LS engines are awesome. I just like the looks of the 93-97 better because a 94 was the first car I bought brand new.

[@D.G24]

Makes me miss my old 94'

[@endtimeguitarist]

These cars are a hit or miss. My one lt1 lasted for 100,000 miles until the rear went. My other with 35,000 miles died after a major head problem. It could be sabotage but I am not pointing fingers. It ran perfect and went to a dealership that always did great work prior and I was told smoke was coming out. Cylinder head 7 went and now it’s a 3,500 job just look at it and at minimum $5.5k to potentially fix it.

[@SanJacinto23]

Your seat is so high up lol, that's probably why you feel cramped. Is there no way to lower it??? My 4th gen Firebird had power seats and I would drive in a very sporty position, my knees were hardly bent at all. No cramping and I'm 6 feet

[@haroldb2663]

The SS is sweet no doubt ! That’s also a BA MR2 in the background !!

[@johnmarshjr928]

The lt4 is a roller motor as well

[@lucyloo2228]

Last year I went to a guys house on market place to buy a blue, 1995 Z/28, automatic, mint, all original. I test drove it and it ran great. I went to the bank to pull out the agreed price of $2500. I came back to the guys house and the car would not start back up for nothing. I was told the fuel pump was expensive to fix, so I didn’t buy the car.

[@wolfeadventures]

That paint is clean!!

[@CanadianGearhead]

It's about to get even cleaner!

[@stevenglansberg8561]

The LT-1 does have good low end grunt.

[@quazimofo7064]

Have a 97 z28 she has some issues especially the VATS system but idk if I can bring myself to sell it

[@michaelm3381]

Get the ignition cylinder lock replaced, and a new key and you will be fine. Or you can get the VATS tuned out.

[@FWDSUXARSE]

​@@michaelm3381I tuned VATS out when I got HP Tuners and never looked back. Did egr delete and tuned that out at same time.

[@CamaroAmx]

How tall are you that you’re cramped? I’m 6’4” and have owned my 93 Z28 for 13 years and I’m not cramped whatsoever.

[@LeoM-zt3pl]

Depends , I'm 6"1 with a long torso 32" inseam and the headroom isn't great in 4th generation. If you have longer legs its not such an issue

[@tedgunderson67]

The lack of traction I experienced when driving one was a dealbreaker. False confidence inspiring

[@jeremywhittler8591]

I believe the F? Body which i think was this one killed more drivers than any car ever made due to spinouts. I've seen one spin right into a telephone pole racing a mustang years ago. I did really like the SS model.

[@tedgunderson67]

@@jeremywhittler8591 real shame they never got it situated. So close to being a super car for ultra cheap. Always heard the trans am ws6 had much better traction but I’ve never experienced one for myself.

[@der2397]

I've got a Polo Green 6 speed. Ordered it. Only 10k miles. #678.

[@J.Wick.]

THis man has an SW20 and a 96 Z/SS...My envy is palpable. Nice rides my guy.

[@CanadianGearhead]

Thanks but the Camaro isn't mine!

[@J.Wick.]

@@CanadianGearhead either way. happy to see both in good shape. liked the video.

[@wkeil1981]

I’m pretty sure every 4th gen SS was an slp conversion done at slp not in the fsctory

[@Joose]

I miss my [manual] '96.

[@chrispulieri9543]

Pretty color

[@xqvianpalyscod2673]

back then the auto was baller asffff no one had that

[@contraststriker8198]

Never seen a LT1 SS with manual windows

[@alstound]

And automatic transmission

[@zapa47]

4:54 in the 90s an accord was smaller than the current civic. Just 80s 90s gas crunch things