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1997 Chevrolet Camaro consumer reviews

$16,215 starting MSRP
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(25 reviews)
100% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.2
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.8
  • Exterior 4.9
  • Reliability 4.5
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American Muscle and a Awesome Looking Car

I've owned my sebring silver Z28 T-Top "machine" since new. It has been a spare "toy" car all of that time, with only 20,000 miles on it currently. However, it's looks and feel keep me from parting with it, and every one of those miles put a smile on my face. I have looked at newer Camaros, Corvettes and Mustangs in recent years, but they don't really feel and look as nice as my 97. In fact, side by side views make the newer cars look bloated compared my Gen 3 Camaro. If you are looking for one make sure to find a Z28 or SS with the LT-1 V8 engine. You won't be disappointed.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable, sporty, fast

This is a great car. Super sporty classic looking, 30th anniversary edition. Not super loud with exhaust. New tires, aftermarket radio, A/C works great, convertible top works great too

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Absolute beauty and bang for your buck!

I’ve have had my red 97 Camaro since 2015 and lucked out with only 60K factory miles with no damages on history and clean title. And absolute beautiful car that runs great and gets decent gas millage for the year. I love turning heads when it’s clean and sounding good. Would never sell this car nor trade it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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16K miles from new, 30th Anniv '97 Z28 SS Camaro

Great combination of condition, performance, and looks. One of 954 made. In 'as new' condition. SLP Performance Package. Super fun driver. 6-spd manual, 350 fuel injection.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Fiery fun

Hot cherry red V8 that squeals tires and corners on Rails is the most fun you can have in a fast car. Still working on spiffing it up. But it runs and drives great.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Camaro Z28 Great car

1997 Camaro Z28 Anniversary edition . This car drives like a dream and Fast !! Reliable Comfortable seats, AC works great. Sweet car and real head turner.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Most fun I've owned.

My camaro was such a fun and stylish car. If you are sports car inthusiastic then the Chevrolet Camaro is a great car for you. attention getter. I always felt like it was my personal little Nascar lol.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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A classic sports car with solid performance

If you are considering a 90's model Camaro, I will give you 3 pieces of advice: 1. Get a V8. The V6 models such as the one I owned are ok, but the V8 is not much more expensive and immensely more rewarding. 2. Get one with T-Tops. Absolutely the best feature in any sports car, and something sorely missing from modern sports cars. 3. Be aware of hit and miss reliability and interior ergonomics. But you would already figure that with a low swept 90s sports car, right? The 4th gen F-Body Camaro is a significantly less practical car when compared to the Mustang of that generation, but they filled a different niche at the time. Overall, not much else to say.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Sleek sports car

Sleek nice style coupe Love the sound of the lad Kinda of a gas guzzler even for. A V6 No power windows

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car to own

Fix it up or use it for parts. Blue title in hand.This car has LT1 engine, automatic trans. Clean inside and outside is good but has two small dents on top of rear fenders caused by falling limbs. Needs a motor or possibly fix this one. It is partially disassembled and does not run. I bought it as a project and do not know what it needs. All removed parts are in the trunk (back area) .Too many cars, not enough time or space. It would be a really great car for someone that can fix it up.High performance with seating for four.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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