These damn things haunted me when I bought my 2000 Mustang GT. I had to get a lot of mods to beat these motherfuckers. And even then, I wished I had saved a bit longer and got one of these instead. The drivetrain is just... more. Still love the stang, still have it, but damn it.. the SS was so legit.
I own a 2000 SS silver. It shows 18,500 miles and very much a garage queen. The car's low tech design is much appreciated in our new world of computerized paralysis. If anything in this world symbolizes America, it is this car.
This car was the first performance car I ever experienced as a kid. It was pretty much identical to this one. At the time, I had no idea a car was capable of slamming me into the seat the way this car did. The instant torque was so exhilarating it gave me a head ache from banging my head against the seat. I still hold this car on a pedestal in my mind of how a car should accelerate. Ive been chasing the dragon ever since and still have not found it.
My first muscle car was a 97 LT1 and after driving my LS1 there was something about that LT1 it was a fuckin animal. Love my 99 LS1 SLP but man that low end power of the LT wonder. The more you beat on it spinning around 37MPH that transmission wanted more. I went through 4 sets of rear tires in the 5 years owning it.
The camaro's back there what a stupid.. if you wanted to push it to the floor.. it would do every bit of... But my God do not drive them in wet weather
Camaros back then like this one..you could actually look out of the back window..the newer Camaros forget it.. the side windows are too high up and too small to look out of.. wreck City
@@dannyparis2942 Have you crashed one due to the 'bad' visibility? I owned a 4th and now own a 6th gen. Not crashed them. My 4th gen a city fire truck hit my car while parked😂.
LSX Nation I'm going through that decision now. Buying cash so I'm looking at 1998 to 2002 trans am or camaro..or 3 valve mustang. Really leaning hard towards the ls1 !
Ford Mustang76 I have 2 new cars I'm paying on still so I'm saving up for ls1 fun ride. My daughter just got her learner permit. Gonna give her my focus hatch for her first car
Looks are very subjective. Personally I think the 98-02 is the best looking American car to come out of the early 2000s (next to the vette) and as far as performance goes, nothing could touch it either.
These are the best, fastest (in a straight line or around corners) cars you can buy for the money, plain and simple. That may change in the next few years as they're becoming harder to find in good condition. But at the moment if you want to go fast for cheap, this is the way to go.
Nice WS6 man, I'll be doing some more videos on my 2000 here soon, it only has 10k miles so it's unmolested as can be. Check my channel if you get a chance, I'll be doing more videos on it soon!
HTXGenCoupe You either love or hate these cars lol. If you hate them, it's literally only because of the looks, cause how could you hate an LS1? I personally love the way these cars look.
HTXGenCoupe i love the looks of this car but to me the front end of 93-97 looks much more bad ass and cooler with its quad headlights..i had a 97 camaro z28 and what was cool about that year is that it had the new interior and redesigned back end.....but it still had the older front end design with the quad headlights, which i think make the camaro cooler and meaner looking, compared to the new headlights that all camaros got in 98. One small negative for the 97 camaros was that they still used the lt1 engine, it wasnt until 98 that camaros got the ls engine....but to me the lt1 engine was still a very strong engine that embarrassed many newer engines....for example, a 1999-2004 mustang gt 4.6V8 only made 260hp and like 300torque....where a 1993-1997 camaro z28 5.7V8 made 275-285hp and 325torque.....not to mention that the camaro z28 came with a 6 speed trans since 1993 and the mustang gt only had a 5 speed trans....in fact the mustang didnt get a 6 speed trans until it got the new 5.0 coyote engine in 2011.
@@AZX obviously you know nothing about these cars. The slp camaro ss is worth ALOT. Go look all over the internet. First one that pops up is $19,000 , and its automatic. The manuals with the t56 6 speed are worth even more.
Personal review. I’ve owned 3 4th gen f-bodies. They handle the road better than you’d think for a muscle car, especially with some mild work like bilsteins, slightly lower springs. Seats desperately need more bolstering. Ive had a set reupholstered but still wish there was more bolstering. T-top is awesome if the sun isn’t directly overhead beating on you. Enjoy the simplicity, ease of maintenance, availability of parts, that LS1 roar.
I wish I had my 2001 Camaro Z/28. Held on to it as long as possible. Started to have too many issues outweighing the value of the car. Light pewter metallic with chrome wheels & t-top. Drove as often as possible with windows down & tops off. Missouri weather was not the best environment for a RWD sports car, but it was so, so , so much fun to drive!
I have a 2002 WS6 with a similar setup and I love it. I still get thumbs up from a lot of car guys because they know about them. It's a shame GM stopped ..because they are that damn good
In 2000, a friend of mine bought the Camaro SS, SLP edition. He wanted to show it off to me after he got it, man you really felt that power as it slammed you back in your seat. Its probably the fastest car I've ever been in. I had recently bought a used 1994 Corvette. SO naturally we had to race. Going down 45 South out of Houston he was able to pass me and slowly walk away. He let me catch up and we raced from side-by-side but this time he fucked up shifting gears and I was able to walk away briefly. But my corvette was certainly not as fast as his Camaro SS. Great memories!
Nice review man. I owned 11 of these (yes, you read that right), from a '93 LT1 Hardtop Trans-Am to a 2002 SOM SS with all the bells and whistles. The 4th gen f-body will forever have a special place in my heart.
I love my 98 Z28 6spd LS1. For a car that is on such an old chassis and not what you would call "the golden era" of American cars... they perform very well even today. It also takes very little to make them quicker than some of the newer muscle cars too mainly because of the relative light weight these cars have. Its an awesome feeling launching one of these with how the rear squats down and the front end raises up... I can tell he really enjoyed that part lol. Oh, side note... the "cup holder #2" as you called it, is more like the only useful cup holder in the damn car lol. Try putting a drink in the center console and shifting... yup, not happening.
I've read that these were originally were meant to have a longer wheelbase, so that's why the overhangs. Liked these when they came out, still do. There will probably never be a retro-modern generation based on this generation, but at least you can see out.
Man, makes me really miss my SLP Z28 =[ Some girl was texting and driving and came into my lane when I was coming up a hill, as soon as I crested she was in my bumper. $120k in hospital bill later I can walk again but no Z28.
I had an Asian teen that hit me on my ZX9R was in a wheel chair for 7 months 18 inch Titanium rod in my femur, no helmet and flew and hit the guard rail with my body and dented it at 50MPH.
I feel ya man. Mine was only 5.5 months but had to relearn to walk. My right leg had a shattered filbula (titanium plate with 10 screws, 9 stayed and one removed), right ankle had two dislocations and one shattered on the way out (two 4 inch nails/wires that came out and 3 screws still in). Girl hit me so hard I went through the seatbelt and the airbag and still slammed my head into the windshield. The driveshaft came out the back and the stock stereo landed in the back seat. Hopefully youre doing ok, I still need to get some muscle back. Going to try to jog again starting next week.
Not much of a fan of Camaro's, but I always did kind of like this body style and this one is about as clean as you're gonna find. And the special package helps obviously. I never heard of that package, gotta be kind of rare. Sounds pretty damn good and I dig it. Super clean!
Back when the 4th Gen came out I had one, 93 Z28. I really liked it, it ran great. Bang for the buck you really can't beat it. They kept getting better as time went by until it ended in 02.
Love the 4th gen Camaros! and all the 6 speed 4t gen Camaros had an option for that Hurst shifter knob and shifter linkage. the stock LS1s or all of them always had 350hp and 350tq.
I almost bought the doghouse off of a 93-97 because it reminded me of a 3rd gen (3rd gen may be the slowest but they look the best)..Wanted to put ground effects on it from RKSport but they were a lil pricey. lol I miss that car!
Had a 93 z28, which was first year of this gen and loved it. My buddy had a 98 ss and he loved his too. They were great performance cars for the era. Actually would love to have a late TA with t-tops as a toy.
just sold my 2001 firebird formula i owned for 12 years and was feeling really sad about it. this review was dead on how these cars really feel and drive. thanks put a smile back on my face. I'm not selling my 98 trans am EVER!
These things were running 12 second quarter mile stock back in the day. and the Z28 which had the same running gear just not the same decklid and hood could be bought for like 23K. I was big on the bay area street racing scene back then as a youngin and these things pretty much ruled and gave a real jolt to the system whenever they would show up. Nice to see one taken care of so well. A lot of these got wrapped around poles by young inexperienced drivers.
Good vid, like the new intro as well. I had a 4th Gen Z28 with the LT1 285HP with 325 lb ft of torque which came at a low 2400 RPM. Car was a lot of fun had its issues was made in Canada. I hated the seats they looked nice were embossed with the 30 anniversary Logo. They had no neck support just not comfortable on any drive over an hour and likely not much whiplash protection. The Pontiac Trans Am had better seats with a proper headrest.
Epiccomedy Not as bad as people make it out to be, but if you love visibility a new camaro might not be your go to. A mustang would be a better option for visibility
Epiccomedy The Camaro is worse. From all three that I own (4th Gen, 5th Gen and Current 6th Gen). I could see more out of the 4th Gen. lucky my 2019 Camaro 2SS has features that helps me out so I can see lol
This and Firebird car are so friggin' fun to drive. Stick is a MUST. I had a few friends in high school who got these cars and I was pretty jealous. Woulda cut my pinky off to get a new one as a teenager.
Lol this guys reaction to a first and second gear pull... reminds me of that oxy clean commercial, but wait little buddy you got 3 more fun gears and a coaster gear while you wait for your nerves to calm down
Wanna talk about space? Including myself.. I once had 6 regular size people and a small small mini fridge in my 98 Camaro for a short distance emergency situation... suspension was so crushed we avoided pebbles on the road, but she got the job done! Love the car
I love my 98 z28.. got it from my best friend for 5k. It's got a t56, ls6 swap, h/c/i, suspension etc. Beautiful with 101k miles. Don't let the miles fool ya its a gem
Haha yeah you have been here for a while if you remember when I used to comment on the doors! People got sick of that so I quit talking about it, but for the record...the doors did feel nice and heavy on this one! lol
Every girl I date they always slam the doors lol! You can close these doors lightly with your pinky seriously! I forgot the weight but each door weighs 40-60 lbs. I had to do a window motor and and whole door is some sort of fiberglass or plastic like material.
I bought a 1998 Camaro SS new when it came out. It was loaded and had the SLP performance package. Owned it for 2 years and then sold it because I took a job that had me commuting long distance. I had a second car for commuting but but the job left me with very little time to enjoy the Camaro. It had less than 4,000 miles on it when I sold it. I regretted letting it go.
JaeDaGoD growing up my neighbor had 2 fitehawks. never thought they were anything special until I got older. he sold both an got a c7 Z06. I think I prefer the twin hawks
These cars are very attainable. Do what I'm doing bro. I'm saving up what I can every week. I have 3 kids at home and 2 car payments. I have a really hard time saving so I'm dumping 10 percent of my pay into 401k and my company is matching me 6 percent. So once I can pull out 5k its on! You can get a ls1 trans am or camaro for 4k and up. Depends on condition and mileage of course. Make it happen! I see plenty on Craigslist in good condition all the time. Also search surrounding areas. Sometimes they listed for 6500 but if you have 5k and they need the cash they will take it. Just make sure you inspect it good. If you dont know how pay an independent mechanic to do so. Also ask the seller for his id to match to title. Also match vin on title to cars. Check body and all fluids. Also have someone rev the car while you look at tailpipe, dont want to see no smoke. The dealz on these are out there so start saving and get you one!
I'm really digging the stock looks of this car. I hate the way most people mod them. I feel the same way about Supras and 300ZX's. There's very few remaining as not that many were sold in the first place. My obtainable dream car is a 1997 Camaro Z28 30th anniversary with houndstooth cloth interior. My preference is manual but I wouldn't turn down an automatic if the cars in good shape
Actually, that hurst shifter does bounce around and respond to throttle. The exhaust has a bracket mounted to tailshaft and gives a bit of vibration constantly. All within a quarter inch or so.
Not sure about the aftermarket Pro 5.0 shifters. The one in this video's car looks to be the "stock" Hurst shifter that came with most 4th Gen SS & T/A models. (The shifter was actually a $325 factory option, but I have rarely heard of one without a Hurst shifter). The one in my 02 T/A would dance just like that all the time and started doing so within a month or two of buying the car. Every one of my buddies that had M6 4th gens had the same thing going with the stock shifter. The thing is with the exhaust attached to the transmission tail-shaft housing after the manifolds with nothing between transmits a lot of engine and exhaust vibration through the shifter, regardless of the specific type. An aftermarket with stiffer centering springs won't jiggle as much but you will still feel a lot of vibration through the shifter unless you ditch the tail-shaft exhaust mounting bracket.
I bought a brand new 1998 SS Camaro 6 speed and never lost a race. Rolled out of the dealer with less than 5 miles on it.I ordered it in like February and didn't get it until August or something, because they were on strike. It sat on a trailer for months. but it was well worth the wait. There were only two of us around my area that had one and I bought mine to rule the streets and it did. Everywhere I went people wanted me to roast the tires or they commented "there's the SS". Those were the cars to have back then.
@subaruwrxfan I had a 98 Z28 Convertible, with no cats and a Flowmaster and all the SLP intake goodies, Lid, Bellows Throttle body, hand held tuner n all!... I smiled everyday, and floored it everyday just to make sure the bitch was with me, and she ALWAYS was. Hated the looks, loved the platform. You should buy one! You will love it!
I have one 2002, but i still want a ss as well to daily drive. Id never daily my TA but id daily a camaro because parts are easy for a camaro not for a TA
I ran around with my two kids in this model Camaro. Even put the car seat in the back when my youngest was a baby. Owned that car 15 years. I still miss her and will buy another after I move.
98-02 4th gens will surprise some newer cars even today off the line, a bolt ons only car with a good tune and suspension will do mid to high 12s all damn day.
The difference between most people here and you is that they're just expressing that they hate it, whereas you actively went on to his comment about how he loves the car and tried to tell him he's wrong. If everyone bought in to the hive mentality about cars no one would ever drive original looking cars.
Damn makes me wish I wasn't getting rid of my '02 Camaro with the 3.8. but with another kid comes the need for space so Friday I'll be welcoming an '06 dodge charger R/T
I absolutely love mine. Grew up with my brother having an 850whl model and always wanted one like it. Got a spitting image of it with 28k all original Miles. Red coupe with black t tops 6 speed. No where near as powerful but it is turbo and I love the thing.
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These damn things haunted me when I bought my 2000 Mustang GT. I had to get a lot of mods to beat these motherfuckers. And even then, I wished I had saved a bit longer and got one of these instead. The drivetrain is just... more. Still love the stang, still have it, but damn it.. the SS was so legit.
And the worst part is....
These Camaros are ugly af
The catfish Camaro
@MuchDankness I don't know what this so called, "Camero," is. I do however know the existence of a Camaro.
@MuchDankness well they are ugly. They are called catfish for a reason. The ws6 is so much better looking...
Magical Mahi buy a Firebird instead, problem solved
I own a 2000 SS silver. It shows 18,500 miles and very much a garage queen. The car's low tech design is much appreciated in our new world of computerized paralysis. If anything in this world symbolizes America, it is this car.
robert thomas I would give anything to drive your SS! Very cool man.
Well said
i got a 2000 slp ss with 127k on it and drive it cross country
I had a 2000 SS in high school, loved that car!
Lucky bastard!
Blue metallic. Used to think it looked purple. Man those were the days.
This car was the first performance car I ever experienced as a kid. It was pretty much identical to this one. At the time, I had no idea a car was capable of slamming me into the seat the way this car did. The instant torque was so exhilarating it gave me a head ache from banging my head against the seat. I still hold this car on a pedestal in my mind of how a car should accelerate. Ive been chasing the dragon ever since and still have not found it.
Conor McTrumper couldn't agree more! I miss my 96 Z28.
My first muscle car was a 97 LT1 and after driving my LS1 there was something about that LT1 it was a fuckin animal. Love my 99 LS1 SLP but man that low end power of the LT wonder. The more you beat on it spinning around 37MPH that transmission wanted more. I went through 4 sets of rear tires in the 5 years owning it.
Dimitrios F wanna buy a LT car with a built 383 stroker around
CalypsoNotch408 yes
The camaro's back there what a stupid.. if you wanted to push it to the floor.. it would do every bit of... But my God do not drive them in wet weather
When the Camaro wasn't impossible to see out of
How are the 6th gens for disability? Is it as bad as people say?
@@raydemarco427 see for yourself. The back seat is a cruel joke
Camaros back then like this one..you could actually look out of the back window..the newer Camaros forget it.. the side windows are too high up and too small to look out of.. wreck City
@@pontiacGXPfan Back seat in 4th gen isn't exactly remarkable either... but the driver does have good sight lines at least
@@dannyparis2942 Have you crashed one due to the 'bad' visibility? I owned a 4th and now own a 6th gen. Not crashed them. My 4th gen a city fire truck hit my car while parked😂.
A year ago I was debating between a 2001 Z28 or a 2006 Mustang GT. I went with the Z28 and I'm glad I made that decision. LS NATION! 🇺🇸
robbie rotten LS1 or 3v? Not a hrf choice to make.
Well I chose the LS1 and I am glad that I did so
LSX Nation I'm going through that decision now. Buying cash so I'm looking at 1998 to 2002 trans am or camaro..or 3 valve mustang. Really leaning hard towards the ls1 !
Should of saved up and got a new car not a used ugly old turd
Ford Mustang76 I have 2 new cars I'm paying on still so I'm saving up for ls1 fun ride. My daughter just got her learner permit. Gonna give her my focus hatch for her first car
This made me go appreciate the car even more, now time to go drive it!
Thanks again man, it was a blast!
You have a beautiful Camaro man....
Hello, fellow 4th Gen owner! Your SS is the one to aspire to: wonderfully kept, unmolested, and fun!
What are the exhaust specs? That thing sounds awesome!
NJCamaro my buddy has 02 slp conversion. It's bad ass
i like how he does a line of coke right before making the video lol. hyped af
Zain Babar only appropriate with this car
Zain Babar I thank god everyday that ppl like you exist
Is there any other way to do car reviews? ☃
Goose thanks 😂
Prob did an adderall.
the only channel where u already know what was the most watched scene.
This dude looks like a stoned Frye from Futurama.
SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!
Bruhh lol
Dude looks like kif from futurama
Oh shit! Your right.
Looks are very subjective. Personally I think the 98-02 is the best looking American car to come out of the early 2000s (next to the vette) and as far as performance goes, nothing could touch it either.
Except in 03 when the terminator came out
I agree
These are the best, fastest (in a straight line or around corners) cars you can buy for the money, plain and simple. That may change in the next few years as they're becoming harder to find in good condition. But at the moment if you want to go fast for cheap, this is the way to go.
I fear that I have realized this too late.
FINNALY! Fourth gens in the spotlight thank you😩
Nice WS6 man, I'll be doing some more videos on my 2000 here soon, it only has 10k miles so it's unmolested as can be. Check my channel if you get a chance, I'll be doing more videos on it soon!
Thanks, I thought I got a clean low miler but you got me beat by 50k!
WS6Dylan 60k is still petty dang low! I got lucky and found this one locally
WS6Dylan I actually seen a black 2000 Z28 on the road last week, great sounding car.
WS6Dylan NO.
LSJUAN MY FAVORITE ENGINE
i hate taco's..... said no Juan ever
How many Mexicans does it take to do an LS swap? Just Juan.
@@abepowers4379 😂😂😂😂 good one
EL GAMER007 🤦♂️ .. how did you not see that opportunity
It's a cool car but i'd rather have a Trans AM WS6. I just like the look of the Trans AM way more.
XxViciousxX yea I’m
With you on that
Same but the camaro’s sweet too
The way I always look at it is the man goes with the Z28 SS the old lady goes with the Trans Am. That's the way it is my family
I had both 🤷♂️😎
@@anthonyromero7992 HA! HA! HA!
people need to appreciate the LT-1 fbody more as well.
Exactly. I'll be posting really good videos on my 97 Z28 on doing a 383 LT4 swap to compliment the Moser 12 bolt rear with full bmr suspension.
daytona4406 i have an 02 TA ls1. But i want a camaro as well i want a lt1 vert! Camaro. I need both fbodys .
LT1 is torqueier
Looks better imo
I love my 94 Z28 with 315s on the rear i dont get traction tell second gear which is at 45mph and i havent even done bolt ons yet
That flip out cup holder is the devil. I don't know how many times I mistakenly trusted them.
bemrocs Really? Mine was more reliable than my 2nd gear lol. I always had my drinks in there.
@@risennv3297 Comes in handy especially when shifting.
@@risennv3297 did the car pop out of 2nd gear at times?
No the second gear synchro was shot. Grinded for a solid 5 seconds before going in.
The cup holders in that car or a trip hold nothing and spilled everything
I don't get why everyone's saying this car's ugly, I for one think it's a beautiful car. And no, I'm not just saying that because I drive a Hyundai...
HTXGenCoupe You either love or hate these cars lol. If you hate them, it's literally only because of the looks, cause how could you hate an LS1? I personally love the way these cars look.
RIP my genny and my 01 ws6
HTXGenCoupe i love the looks of this car but to me the front end of 93-97 looks much more bad ass and cooler with its quad headlights..i had a 97 camaro z28 and what was cool about that year is that it had the new interior and redesigned back end.....but it still had the older front end design with the quad headlights, which i think make the camaro cooler and meaner looking, compared to the new headlights that all camaros got in 98. One small negative for the 97 camaros was that they still used the lt1 engine, it wasnt until 98 that camaros got the ls engine....but to me the lt1 engine was still a very strong engine that embarrassed many newer engines....for example, a 1999-2004 mustang gt 4.6V8 only made 260hp and like 300torque....where a 1993-1997 camaro z28 5.7V8 made 275-285hp and 325torque.....not to mention that the camaro z28 came with a 6 speed trans since 1993 and the mustang gt only had a 5 speed trans....in fact the mustang didnt get a 6 speed trans until it got the new 5.0 coyote engine in 2011.
93-97 shark 98-02 catfish
That is a real mans car
James Mcervel toma tu pinche like
Hell yea
Broke mans u mean
@@AZX lol this was the funniest comment ever
@@AZX obviously you know nothing about these cars. The slp camaro ss is worth ALOT. Go look all over the internet. First one that pops up is $19,000 , and its automatic. The manuals with the t56 6 speed are worth even more.
Best car I ever owned. It was 2000 SS 6sd hard top. Blue. I loved that car!
10:50 goes around corner sounds like muffler flies off😂
cant believe i just watched 20 minutes of a 2000 camaro... Great vid!
"alright so lets turn on to this back road here and see how it does"
My favorite part of all your reviews
Personal review. I’ve owned 3 4th gen f-bodies. They handle the road better than you’d think for a muscle car, especially with some mild work like bilsteins, slightly lower springs. Seats desperately need more bolstering. Ive had a set reupholstered but still wish there was more bolstering. T-top is awesome if the sun isn’t directly overhead beating on you. Enjoy the simplicity, ease of maintenance, availability of parts, that LS1 roar.
I wish I had my 2001 Camaro Z/28. Held on to it as long as possible. Started to have too many issues outweighing the value of the car. Light pewter metallic with chrome wheels & t-top. Drove as often as possible with windows down & tops off. Missouri weather was not the best environment for a RWD sports car, but it was so, so , so much fun to drive!
Nice always fun to own!
I have owned my 2000 SS convertible for 11 years and I love it. I feel like you did in this video every time I drive it. This car is awesome to drive!
I have a 2002 WS6 with a similar setup and I love it. I still get thumbs up from a lot of car guys because they know about them. It's a shame GM stopped ..because they are that damn good
now you gotta do a 98-02 trans am :)
Mentor Tairi ws6 obviously. that was the shit!
WS6 now
Mr Regular did a WS6 video. Lol
It's pretty much the exact same car lol
TheCowGoesMoo o trans am looks 100x better...i know its the same car
Hell yeah! I own a 2002 Z/28 30k miles, 1 of 25 built - B4C package :)
FALOOGYJOE I have a 2002 SS 6spd convertible w/ 25k miles....checkmate bih.
FALOOGYJOE Video or you're full of it
Ayyyyeee 2000 Camaro Z28 (4L60e) hardtop black on black oh and a 1998 firebird formula (T56) hardtop in Bright Purple Metallic.
FALOOGYJOE the car is one of my favorites but the 4l60e was trash
FALOOGYJOE keep it !
In 2000, a friend of mine bought the Camaro SS, SLP edition. He wanted to show it off to me after he got it, man you really felt that power as it slammed you back in your seat. Its probably the fastest car I've ever been in. I had recently bought a used 1994 Corvette. SO naturally we had to race. Going down 45 South out of Houston he was able to pass me and slowly walk away. He let me catch up and we raced from side-by-side but this time he fucked up shifting gears and I was able to walk away briefly. But my corvette was certainly not as fast as his Camaro SS. Great memories!
That's awesome!
Nice review man. I owned 11 of these (yes, you read that right), from a '93 LT1 Hardtop Trans-Am to a 2002 SOM SS with all the bells and whistles. The 4th gen f-body will forever have a special place in my heart.
Cali why 11?
The fact you can’t wipe that smile 😃 off his face is THE BEST part of the video!
I love my 98 Z28 6spd LS1. For a car that is on such an old chassis and not what you would call "the golden era" of American cars... they perform very well even today. It also takes very little to make them quicker than some of the newer muscle cars too mainly because of the relative light weight these cars have. Its an awesome feeling launching one of these with how the rear squats down and the front end raises up... I can tell he really enjoyed that part lol.
Oh, side note... the "cup holder #2" as you called it, is more like the only useful cup holder in the damn car lol. Try putting a drink in the center console and shifting... yup, not happening.
Zappaz tbh ppl don’t know these Camaros was before there time i kept up with a hellcat in my 02 Camaro SS mines a 6speed with LS1
My Favorite Camaro of all time, this and the new 6th gen. Im glad to still have mine. 2000 Black Camaro f41 package with t-tops.
Nice!
Let me become a millionaire, im not buying no 2019 lambo, bently, Ferrari, etc Im buying an 02 Camaro SS, 02 Firehawk TA, 04 GTO.
Just My Opinion I’m with you but instead of the GTO I’ll take an 06 CTS-V, one of the biggest sleeper cars of the era.
I've read that these were originally were meant to have a longer wheelbase, so that's why the overhangs. Liked these when they came out, still do. There will probably never be a retro-modern generation based on this generation, but at least you can see out.
Man, makes me really miss my SLP Z28 =[
Some girl was texting and driving and came into my lane when I was coming up a hill, as soon as I crested she was in my bumper. $120k in hospital bill later I can walk again but no Z28.
Judge_Jon you need a gofundme for a new camaro!
I had an Asian teen that hit me on my ZX9R was in a wheel chair for 7 months 18 inch Titanium rod in my femur, no helmet and flew and hit the guard rail with my body and dented it at 50MPH.
I feel ya man. Mine was only 5.5 months but had to relearn to walk. My right leg had a shattered filbula (titanium plate with 10 screws, 9 stayed and one removed), right ankle had two dislocations and one shattered on the way out (two 4 inch nails/wires that came out and 3 screws still in). Girl hit me so hard I went through the seatbelt and the airbag and still slammed my head into the windshield. The driveshaft came out the back and the stock stereo landed in the back seat.
Hopefully youre doing ok, I still need to get some muscle back. Going to try to jog again starting next week.
hope you two are recovering strongly!
I’m sorry gentleman stay strong. Life can be a real bitch
Matt I love how excited you get about driving this car.
Not much of a fan of Camaro's, but I always did kind of like this body style and this one is about as clean as you're gonna find. And the special package helps obviously. I never heard of that package, gotta be kind of rare. Sounds pretty damn good and I dig it. Super clean!
Back when the 4th Gen came out I had one, 93 Z28. I really liked it, it ran great. Bang for the buck you really can't beat it. They kept getting better as time went by until it ended in 02.
This is my second car, I have fun every time I drive it.
Hell yeah 🤟
Glad to see you reviewing some of these older generation muscle cars.
Love the 4th gen Camaros! and all the 6 speed 4t gen Camaros had an option for that Hurst shifter knob and shifter linkage. the stock LS1s or all of them always had 350hp and 350tq.
his reactions to the accelerations are Classics!
I used to tell my friends that my 98 Z28 was fast only because Chevy didn't want you to see what the front looks like. LOL!
lynn thacks 😂😂😂😂
lynn thacks that's the one thing I'm not a fan of. The 93-97 front looks better for sure
all day! I thought about putting the 93- 97 front on mine.
I almost bought the doghouse off of a 93-97 because it reminded me of a 3rd gen (3rd gen may be the slowest but they look the best)..Wanted to put ground effects on it from RKSport but they were a lil pricey. lol I miss that car!
Had a 93 z28, which was first year of this gen and loved it. My buddy had a 98 ss and he loved his too. They were great performance cars for the era. Actually would love to have a late TA with t-tops as a toy.
That LS1 sounds SOOOOOOOO GOOOD!!
Makes me crave a C5 or a 4th Gen Camaro even more :)
Ls power 👍
just sold my 2001 firebird formula i owned for 12 years and was feeling really sad about it. this review was dead on how these cars really feel and drive. thanks put a smile back on my face. I'm not selling my 98 trans am EVER!
Not sure what Chevy was thinking with the front end of this car. The Firebird of the same year looks awesome..
tc16169 yeah the firebird does look better
These things were running 12 second quarter mile stock back in the day. and the Z28 which had the same running gear just not the same decklid and hood could be bought for like 23K. I was big on the bay area street racing scene back then as a youngin and these things pretty much ruled and gave a real jolt to the system whenever they would show up. Nice to see one taken care of so well. A lot of these got wrapped around poles by young inexperienced drivers.
That's true👍
Good vid, like the new intro as well. I had a 4th Gen Z28 with the LT1 285HP with 325 lb ft of torque which came at a low 2400 RPM. Car was a lot of fun had its issues was made in Canada. I hated the seats they looked nice were embossed with the 30 anniversary
Logo. They had no neck support just not comfortable on any drive over an hour and likely not much whiplash protection. The Pontiac Trans Am had better seats with a proper headrest.
i really appreciate these reviews with these older muscle cars than the new cars in general
GM can learn from this Camaro, you can actually SEE OUT OF IT!!!
Are the new ones that bad?
Epiccomedy Not as bad as people make it out to be, but if you love visibility a new camaro might not be your go to. A mustang would be a better option for visibility
@@zachs652 i drove a 2014 mustang and the visibility was pretty good that's why i asked lol
Epiccomedy The Camaro is worse. From all three that I own (4th Gen, 5th Gen and Current 6th Gen). I could see more out of the 4th Gen. lucky my 2019 Camaro 2SS has features that helps me out so I can see lol
This and Firebird car are so friggin' fun to drive. Stick is a MUST.
I had a few friends in high school who got these cars and I was pretty jealous.
Woulda cut my pinky off to get a new one as a teenager.
Yes! the autos are boring
I love how flashy, loud cars like this always have some kind of law enforcement decal hoping they won't get a ticket lmao
What you mean?
Thanks for the review. Glad to hear it has an analog feel. I'm 72 so I'm an analog guy. Thanks again.
at least it looks more interesting than the 2000's mustang, not to mention much better handling.
Justin it's Danny this is my other account
Justin Bouche ikr? evryones like "its ugly" bit yet in reality they drive civics n shit
Thats your opinion
Brandon Goodman it's definitely not an opinion that it's faster and has better handling
The second may be but looks is an opinion. Should of been more specific sorry
Im glad you finally made a review of the fourth gen. Great job as always!
Lol this guys reaction to a first and second gear pull... reminds me of that oxy clean commercial, but wait little buddy you got 3 more fun gears and a coaster gear while you wait for your nerves to calm down
Wanna talk about space? Including myself.. I once had 6 regular size people and a small small mini fridge in my 98 Camaro for a short distance emergency situation... suspension was so crushed we avoided pebbles on the road, but she got the job done! Love the car
Hey Matt!! Thanks for another amazing video!
I love my 98 z28.. got it from my best friend for 5k. It's got a t56, ls6 swap, h/c/i, suspension etc. Beautiful with 101k miles. Don't let the miles fool ya its a gem
Matt--"You just slip it in, and it roars to life"
Me--"hehehe phrasing"
That hatch was indeed versatile. I had a 96 in college and one time fit 30 cases of Bud Light in that hatch with the rear seats folded down!
But are the doors nice and heavy? ;P just kidding I love this channel, been here for years
Haha yeah you have been here for a while if you remember when I used to comment on the doors! People got sick of that so I quit talking about it, but for the record...the doors did feel nice and heavy on this one! lol
mreastonmurphy bruh these doors cracked my phone in half...literally lol
Nope, doors are 90% plastic.
Dimitrios F lol me and you thought the same thing haha 4th Gen doors are just plastic skins with a small amount metal inside them
Every girl I date they always slam the doors lol! You can close these doors lightly with your pinky seriously! I forgot the weight but each door weighs 40-60 lbs. I had to do a window motor and and whole door is some sort of fiberglass or plastic like material.
I bought a 1998 Camaro SS new when it came out. It was loaded and had the SLP performance package. Owned it for 2 years and then sold it because I took a job that had me commuting long distance. I had a second car for commuting but but the job left me with very little time to enjoy the Camaro. It had less than 4,000 miles on it when I sold it. I regretted letting it go.
Damn sounded like a nice car
Sounds so gooooddd
I like how you review old cars too. It's interesting.
I want one so bad
Same, but it's really hard to find a stockish low mile one that hasn't been beat to death.
JaeDaGoD growing up my neighbor had 2 fitehawks. never thought they were anything special until I got older. he sold both an got a c7 Z06. I think I prefer the twin hawks
You can pick one up pretty cheap
RS1 same lmao fuxk that sound was NASTY
These cars are very attainable. Do what I'm doing bro. I'm saving up what I can every week. I have 3 kids at home and 2 car payments. I have a really hard time saving so I'm dumping 10 percent of my pay into 401k and my company is matching me 6 percent. So once I can pull out 5k its on! You can get a ls1 trans am or camaro for 4k and up. Depends on condition and mileage of course. Make it happen! I see plenty on Craigslist in good condition all the time. Also search surrounding areas. Sometimes they listed for 6500 but if you have 5k and they need the cash they will take it. Just make sure you inspect it good. If you dont know how pay an independent mechanic to do so. Also ask the seller for his id to match to title. Also match vin on title to cars. Check body and all fluids. Also have someone rev the car while you look at tailpipe, dont want to see no smoke. The dealz on these are out there so start saving and get you one!
I'm really digging the stock looks of this car. I hate the way most people mod them. I feel the same way about Supras and 300ZX's. There's very few remaining as not that many were sold in the first place. My obtainable dream car is a 1997 Camaro Z28 30th anniversary with houndstooth cloth interior. My preference is manual but I wouldn't turn down an automatic if the cars in good shape
I want this car bad!!
Usable in a pinch, his favorite phrase when talking about a small back seat.
shifter shouldn't be dancing... needs new bushings in the shifter or a new transmission mount.
Actually, that hurst shifter does bounce around and respond to throttle. The exhaust has a bracket mounted to tailshaft and gives a bit of vibration constantly. All within a quarter inch or so.
Opie G this is an after market 5.0 right?
Not sure about the aftermarket Pro 5.0 shifters. The one in this video's car looks to be the "stock" Hurst shifter that came with most 4th Gen SS & T/A models. (The shifter was actually a $325 factory option, but I have rarely heard of one without a Hurst shifter). The one in my 02 T/A would dance just like that all the time and started doing so within a month or two of buying the car. Every one of my buddies that had M6 4th gens had the same thing going with the stock shifter. The thing is with the exhaust attached to the transmission tail-shaft housing after the manifolds with nothing between transmits a lot of engine and exhaust vibration through the shifter, regardless of the specific type. An aftermarket with stiffer centering springs won't jiggle as much but you will still feel a lot of vibration through the shifter unless you ditch the tail-shaft exhaust mounting bracket.
did an ls swap on my 93Z and upgraded to the newer ls style 6spd console and absolutely love the extra cup holders
I have a 2002 camaro Z28 and it run's 11.90 on mortor I did an HC pack,long tub's, with a 37.3 in the ass.
I bought a brand new 1998 SS Camaro 6 speed and never lost a race. Rolled out of the dealer with less than 5 miles on it.I ordered it in like February and didn't get it until August or something, because they were on strike. It sat on a trailer for months. but it was well worth the wait. There were only two of us around my area that had one and I bought mine to rule the streets and it did. Everywhere I went people wanted me to roast the tires or they commented "there's the SS". Those were the cars to have back then.
Pinkie Holschuh man I finally got one after all these years. I was one of the guys that would point them out lol.
@@Texas_Cruiser that's awesome 👍
Needs 4x4 delete.
One of the first mods I did to my F-body. A spring and shock swap.
+Unbearable Pain 2nd for me. I usually start with subframe connectors
Kyle Webre F-body springs are made from linguine.
I've never liked the look of these dumped on the ground. I love the way the SS looks at stock height with those beautiful wheels.
Not a fan of them being too low, personally, mine is only dropped 1.25"
@subaruwrxfan I had a 98 Z28 Convertible, with no cats and a Flowmaster and all the SLP intake goodies, Lid, Bellows Throttle body, hand held tuner n all!... I smiled everyday, and floored it everyday just to make sure the bitch was with me, and she ALWAYS was. Hated the looks, loved the platform. You should buy one! You will love it!
Trans am WS6 was better looking.
Paul Suzio This is true lol
Paul Suzio imagine how sick a 2018 Trans Am could look.
Hell yes i own a navy blue 02 ws6 TA with 27k original miles
I have one 2002. But the camaro will always have a place in my heart i need one. Vert ! 01-02 i need both fbodys
I have one 2002, but i still want a ss as well to daily drive. Id never daily my TA but id daily a camaro because parts are easy for a camaro not for a TA
Finally a positive review of a fourth gen
Catfish
Which is now the trend these days. It was way ahead of its time.
lmao Larry
+Larry That's actually very true. look at Hyundai, Ford, Audi, etc., their cars look like they're trying to gulp a smaller fish.
Yea look at the 2018 mustang it looks just like a catfish minus the feelers.
DODGE = Bathtub on wheels.
Intoxicating: 8:30 Intoxicating: 12:34
"ByePony" licence plate ;)
I ran around with my two kids in this model Camaro. Even put the car seat in the back when my youngest was a baby. Owned that car 15 years. I still miss her and will buy another after I move.
fbody or No body!
98-02 4th gens will surprise some newer cars even today off the line, a bolt ons only car with a good tune and suspension will do mid to high 12s all damn day.
Or some sticky tires!
😂😂😂😂fish tail get it because it looks like a catfish
😭😭
Wilfredo Enamorado just another copied comment. I think these cars are fucken sweet
Wilfredo Enamorado that's wasn't his intention
Wilfredo Enamorado
Catfish huh, smoke another lid
I had an ss convertible when I was 20 in 2000. pulled so much tail with that car on the beach living in San Diego.
This is my second dream car
looks like shit bro
Same here
Andreas, you're everything wrong with the car community.
explain why, because most of the people here are thrashing this gen camaro! its soooo ugly.
The difference between most people here and you is that they're just expressing that they hate it, whereas you actively went on to his comment about how he loves the car and tried to tell him he's wrong. If everyone bought in to the hive mentality about cars no one would ever drive original looking cars.
Best Camaros ever made. The LS1 is a beast and when built is an animal. 20 years old and still kicking ass, Chevy got it right.
ride height Looks ready for off-road
Bill Phillips monstertrucking
It’s been 20 years so I can finally say this is a retro muscle car
can u do a third gen review?
I'd like to if someone offers a nice, well kept one.
subaruwrxfan I know someone with a 12,000 original mile 1992 Camaro, but it has an LS3 swap
One of my child hood favorites!!
you should review a toyota celica
MrGarbageHole that would change my TH-cam life, a gts and manual = watched multiple times
Great review ! I did not realize that camaro of that era were so much fun to drive.
Damn makes me wish I wasn't getting rid of my '02 Camaro with the 3.8. but with another kid comes the need for space so Friday I'll be welcoming an '06 dodge charger R/T
Michael H nice! Was the 3.8 pretty fast?
GunGuyTKD it was OK. Not v8 fast. But fast enough for a few giggles and reliable
Michael H thanks I've always been curious. I'm rebuilding a 97 z28 right now
GunGuyTKD lucky! Tryna find a clean z28 in Cleveland is like tryna find a needle in a hay stack
Michael H good luck 👍 mine was a deal that popped up for 1 grand and came with two engines new magnaflow exhaust and newish z rated tires!
I absolutely love mine. Grew up with my brother having an 850whl model and always wanted one like it. Got a spitting image of it with 28k all original Miles. Red coupe with black t tops 6 speed. No where near as powerful but it is turbo and I love the thing.
All the drug dealers near me rock these. A couple are donked out
Dalton v Say no to Donk.
the 4th gen trans am was the best looking. the pop up headlights made all the difference!