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Great For Cruising Fun, But When Beat On Too Much... Repairs Come Into Play.

1988 Used Chevrolet Camaro STD Coupe Review

By: Integra_168
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09/10/2009

Great handling.  Acceration after 2nd gear is good.  Common problems for me were the piston rings, clutch, and transmission.  The transmissions on these cars were not for sport cars at all, but more for 4 cylinder sedans.  So as you can see if you update the tranny and rear end, nothing could stop you from fully upgrading the engine after that.  Gas mileage is terrible... 14-18 mpg, but fun to drive and easily spotted by cops.

Pros: Body style, handling, and speed/accelleration of higher gears.
Cons: Transmission, clutch, piston rings, and mpg.
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1988 Used Chevrolet Camaro IROC Z Coupe Review

1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC Z Coupe picture
By: Jesse1084
Overall:
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06/10/2009

The performance is all around great, I had a set of 3.73 ring and pinion gears in it and it had very nice acceleration...little too twitchy, though...it would lite up the 10" wide tires at any speed. I put a set of 2.73 gears into it so I would get better mileage on the 40 mile (each way) drive to school. It doesn't accelerate as fast off the line, but once it gets up to about 25mph, it's smooth sailing. I know it will outrun the '08 Mercedes SLK. The handling is all around amazing: tight turning (especially for a 16' car), it hugs the road perfectly through any turn and at any speed. Overall the fast response turning, great speed, great acceleration, and fine-tuned 5-bolt suspension make this car as close to perfect as most people will ever be able to afford.

Pros: HP, FT*LB, Speed, Handling, Appearance, T-Tops, Quality
Cons: Gas and Tire costs
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1988 Camaro Rs

1988 Used Chevrolet Camaro RS Review

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By: Renaud39
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09/29/2008

Great looks, good handling, t-tops are great for summer, fun car to drive. 2.8L V6 is anemic and weak. Get a V8. Breaks often, but it was a used car. Fun to drive with a V8, V6 is boring. Great car if you love american muscle with big brawny V8s. A 383 would make any camaro a screamer.

Pros: Looks, great aftermarket parts, potential to be a fast car
Cons: Reliability, leaks, ect
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An Eye Turner

1988 Used Chevrolet Camaro RS Review

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By: Garrett248
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06/26/2008

Its a good car, got some rust around the wheel wells but other than that its in pretty solid condition.  I wanted a fix-up car anyways so it is nice to have

Pros: Its got a 5.0L 305 in it so it cooks and recently I raced and destroyed a BMW so that felt good
Cons: GAS, rims arnt in best condition which means I have to buy new ones eventually and the car has been key'd and has a dent in the door which im mad about
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I Love It.it Gives Me Something To Do

1988 Used Chevrolet Camaro RS Review

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By: Fabia_2097
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09/21/2009

the 1988 camaro handle good it holds the road good lack of power in mine only v6 5speed the car has real nice interior it gets about 24 mpg's the only reapar it needs is a 383 stroker put in it other then that i love this car it is just sexy

Pros: rear wheel drive is great
Cons: most are old and not taken care of
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Fun Fast,looker

1988 Used Chevrolet Camaro STD Coupe Review

By: SLX_876
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08/17/2009

awsome car had a blast restoring itengine is 350 tranny is 350 turbo,handles well takeoff is good just loves the gas all black interior,blue exterior with ghost deck strips,its just an all around fun car to drive

Pros: all the looks
Cons: gas mileage
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I Love Them The Camaro Is The Best Car Ever Made

1988 Used Chevrolet Camaro RS Review

By: Imp_24
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07/16/2009

I loved this car and the worst thing that i ever done was sale it I wish i could have it back and i am looking for one like it I just loved it although it is not the best car for young children there are bucket seats in the back and they are not the easiest thing to put a car seat in

Pros: speed
Cons: none
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Mid-life Car

1988 Used Chevrolet Camaro IROC Z Convertible Review

By: Samurai_16
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07/05/2009

What can I say.  I was in my mid-life crisis period, wanted performance and something to catch the ladies eye.  Went fast and attracted a lot of fine blondes who wanted to ride and pose with the car in car shows.  Awesome ride.

Pros: Speed, styling
Cons: Ummm...Maybey Feleony Recless Driving if Caught at speeds above 100 which was easily obtained
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Have Fun With It

1988 Used Chevrolet Camaro IROC Z Coupe Review

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By: Tyler2886
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07/04/2009

It was a beautiful car, performed pretty well for a 305, it had
t-tops and it did not leak amazed with the quality. bought it at
a cheap price as well and was fun to drive wish i still had it

Pros: first car
Cons: dont
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It's My Car And No Woman Is Driving It!

1988 Used Chevrolet Camaro IROC Z Coupe Review

By: Cory716
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06/18/2009

It will be a really nice car when I get it done. I sold this car two years ago, and just bought it back, and will never sell it again. I can't wait too get this car finished and have it on the road.

Pros: I Love Z28's
Cons: Nothing
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