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naikaidriver · 03-06-2017, 11:58 AM

I really miss my 96 SS Convertible and I'm looking at trying to find another one but in a coupe this time around.

The convertibles had terrible chassis flex on the track when pushed hard but I loved the LT1 and the sound of that SLP exhaust. I know it's blasphemous to say, but I liked the sound of my 96 over my 2010.

Scott

Strider044 · 03-06-2017, 12:11 PM

I loved my 4th gens, I had one manual 2001 and one automatic 2002. I would easily get another just to have.

Caseyls3 · 03-06-2017, 12:51 PM

I actually had 3 of them:

1994 Pontiac Formula - 6 speed with NO options - cloth interior - sold due to no t-tops

1996 Chevy Z28 Convt- auto - the auto is what caused it to be sold

2002 T/A WS6 - 6 speed - should still have this one but am happy with the 5th gen

Foxfire15 · 03-06-2017, 01:11 PM

Nope, not a bit. The interior was deteriorating rapidly and while not terrible, the v6 sounded like a damn lawnmower. It was a pretty reliable car though, so I'll give it that. (when it wasn't eating through the bypass tubes and leaking coolant everywhere that is - got aluminum ones the second time)

djm96z28 · 03-06-2017, 02:24 PM

The only aftermarket item I added on my '96 Z28 was a CAI. The stock exhaust on it sounded so much better than the stock one on my 2012 SS. It had a rich, low rumble at idle but no drone at all. That sound I do miss.

PeteD · 03-06-2017, 03:30 PM

Not me. Why would I ? Still have it along with my 5th Gen.

1993 Z28 Chevy Camaro by Pete Davidson, on Flickr

2012 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS by Pete Davidson, on Flickr

marklsx · 03-06-2017, 09:50 PM

I ordered my 97 Z28 to keep the cost down. Cloth interior, 6spd. Unmodified daily driver for 5 years, 120k miles. Fun at the time.

I picked up an 01 Z28 6spd in 05. It had 60k miles when I got it, now up to about 238k. Mild heads, cam & bolt ons. I still enjoy the car but I've replaced/rebuilt almost everything on it (with help from ls1tech), time for a new challenge. This will be gifted to my brother soon. Has a few small issues but runs well.

Just got my 14 SS in December with 60k miles. So far I've added a Z28 intake, Kooks LTs & cats and a Magnaflow street CB. I would say the brembos and independent rear suspension are a big step up compared to the 4th gen. More displacement and better flowing stock heads are a nice starting point too.

Arogg · 03-07-2017, 05:36 AM

I miss my 4th gen a lot. 2001 SS with a ton of work and time into it. Learned everything about working on cars on that thing. At the time I was just happy to get into my 5th gen but now I regret it. I should have just kept it, I had the room. It would've looked so nice between my 3rd and 5th gens I have. I occasionally get the urge to try to find it to buy back but I know that the guy I sold it to sold it to somebody else less than a month later....

BeastMode · 03-07-2017, 06:24 AM

I liked my 4th gens (had a 1994 Trans Am and a 2001 Camaro SS), but I am not sure I miss them. Part of the problem was I had a college student budget at the time, so the ones I had were definitely not shining examples. My 2001 was $5,400, purchased in 2009 - someone else on this thread mentioned selling their's for $22k the same year, that should tell you what a gem mine was! But it was fast, fun, and the paint looked pretty decent from 10' back.

69 SS 350 5 Speed · 03-07-2017, 07:34 AM

I had 3 4th Gens. A 93 V6, 93 Z28 hardtop, M6, 94 Z28 M6 hard top. I did a lot to both Z's and drove the crap out of them. The only heartburn I ever had with the LT1's was the opticrap.

jhsocal · 03-09-2017, 06:27 AM

I had a 2001 Camaro V6. Added a Magnaflow exhaust, HIDs, cold air intake, Z06 rims. No regrets. Time to move on to a 5th gen SS.

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Liquidity · 03-09-2017, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhsocal

I had a 2001 Camaro V6. Added a Magnaflow exhaust, HIDs, cold air intake, Z06 rims. No regrets. Time to move on to a 5th gen SS.

Maybe if you had a V8 you may feel differently. I would never own a Camaro with a V6. Never. That is like buying a Dodge Viper with a four cylinder engine.

FilibustaRhymes · 03-09-2017, 09:43 PM

miss the heck out of my '99 TA. That was a great car

TheFlyingBananaSS · 03-09-2017, 10:38 PM

I don't miss mine. Had a LT1 Z28 fire engine red, black interior. My 5th. Gen SS is my favorite so far. I also had 2 3rd. Gen one black, one silver.

03-06-2017, 11:58 AM	#29
naikaidriver Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 239	I really miss my 96 SS Convertible and I'm looking at trying to find another one but in a coupe this time around. The convertibles had terrible chassis flex on the track when pushed hard but I loved the LT1 and the sound of that SLP exhaust. I know it's blasphemous to say, but I liked the sound of my 96 over my 2010. Scott Attached Images __________________ "The Beast" 2010 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Diablo T1000 with Phastek custom tune, K&N Intake, Hurst Short-Throw Shifter, Flowmaster, Outlaw II Exhaust, BMR 1" Lowering Springs, BMR 3-way Adjustable Anti-Roll Bars, BMR End Links and Reinforcement Brackets, BMR Trailing Arms, ZL1 wheels, Nitto NT555 G2 Tires, Z28-style Rear Spoiler, Hawk Plus Brake Pads, Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid

03-06-2017, 12:11 PM	#30
Strider044 Drives: 2015 2ss/rs Commemorative edition Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Winter Garden, Fl (Orlando) Posts: 423	I loved my 4th gens, I had one manual 2001 and one automatic 2002. I would easily get another just to have. __________________ 2015 2ss/rs Commemorative Edition - DynoSteve Tune, NPP, Hotchkis sport springs 19110, Zl1/1LE rear swaybar, VR-DRX CAI, VaraRam VRX-93, Z28 spoiler

03-06-2017, 12:51 PM	#31
Caseyls3 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Columbus Posts: 444	I actually had 3 of them: 1994 Pontiac Formula - 6 speed with NO options - cloth interior - sold due to no t-tops 1996 Chevy Z28 Convt- auto - the auto is what caused it to be sold 2002 T/A WS6 - 6 speed - should still have this one but am happy with the 5th gen __________________ 2011 Camaro SS/RS Vert - Jewel Red Tintcoat, 6M, 231/247 Comp Cam, Kooks headers, Borla ATAK, ATI under drive pulley, Richmond 4.10s, LS9 clutch, Hurst shifter, BMR Springs

03-06-2017, 03:30 PM	#34
PeteD Drives: 2012 2SS Victory Red with white st Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NC Posts: 1,612	Not me. Why would I ? Still have it along with my 5th Gen. 1993 Z28 Chevy Camaro by Pete Davidson, on Flickr 2012 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS by Pete Davidson, on Flickr __________________ My YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCid...AUbfN2HOE71B9w

03-07-2017, 05:36 AM	#36
Arogg A legend in his own mind Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 828	I miss my 4th gen a lot. 2001 SS with a ton of work and time into it. Learned everything about working on cars on that thing. At the time I was just happy to get into my 5th gen but now I regret it. I should have just kept it, I had the room. It would've looked so nice between my 3rd and 5th gens I have. I occasionally get the urge to try to find it to buy back but I know that the guy I sold it to sold it to somebody else less than a month later.... __________________ 2010 2SS/RS "The Mistress" Color matched OEM GFX / VIS Carbon Fiber Hood (absolute trash quality and customer service ) / Heritage Grille / 5% Windows / 30% Windshield tint with 5% visor strip / Tinted Exterior Lights / Streetfighter LA Spoiler / Morimoto XB LED fogs / LED sidemarkers / Airaid CAI / Hurst Short Throw / TSP LT's / No cats / No resonator / Corsa Xtreme Catback / Trifecta Tune / Factory amp replaced / 2 JL Audio 12's in the trunk / MRR 228 Wheels / BMR Springs / Moog Endlinks / R1 Concepts Rotors & Pads

03-06-2017, 01:11 PM	#32
Foxfire15 Drives: 2015 2LT/RS BVM Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: AZ Posts: 244	Nope, not a bit. The interior was deteriorating rapidly and while not terrible, the v6 sounded like a damn lawnmower. It was a pretty reliable car though, so I'll give it that. (when it wasn't eating through the bypass tubes and leaking coolant everywhere that is - got aluminum ones the second time)

03-06-2017, 02:24 PM	#33
djm96z28 Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,115	The only aftermarket item I added on my '96 Z28 was a CAI. The stock exhaust on it sounded so much better than the stock one on my 2012 SS. It had a rich, low rumble at idle but no drone at all. That sound I do miss.

03-06-2017, 09:50 PM	#35
marklsx Drives: 2014 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: MA Posts: 103	I ordered my 97 Z28 to keep the cost down. Cloth interior, 6spd. Unmodified daily driver for 5 years, 120k miles. Fun at the time. I picked up an 01 Z28 6spd in 05. It had 60k miles when I got it, now up to about 238k. Mild heads, cam & bolt ons. I still enjoy the car but I've replaced/rebuilt almost everything on it (with help from ls1tech), time for a new challenge. This will be gifted to my brother soon. Has a few small issues but runs well. Just got my 14 SS in December with 60k miles. So far I've added a Z28 intake, Kooks LTs & cats and a Magnaflow street CB. I would say the brembos and independent rear suspension are a big step up compared to the 4th gen. More displacement and better flowing stock heads are a nice starting point too.

03-07-2017, 06:24 AM	#37
BeastMode Drives: 2011 SGM 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New England Posts: 255	I liked my 4th gens (had a 1994 Trans Am and a 2001 Camaro SS), but I am not sure I miss them. Part of the problem was I had a college student budget at the time, so the ones I had were definitely not shining examples. My 2001 was $5,400, purchased in 2009 - someone else on this thread mentioned selling their's for $22k the same year, that should tell you what a gem mine was! But it was fast, fun, and the paint looked pretty decent from 10' back. __________________ Current: 2011 SGM Camaro 1SS/RS M6 - CAI Cold Air Kit, Janetty Tuned

03-07-2017, 07:34 AM	#38
69 SS 350 5 Speed Drives: 69 SS Camaro 2019 Corvette GS Vert. Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 172	I had 3 4th Gens. A 93 V6, 93 Z28 hardtop, M6, 94 Z28 M6 hard top. I did a lot to both Z's and drove the crap out of them. The only heartburn I ever had with the LT1's was the opticrap. __________________ There is a fine line between hobby and obsession and I think I crossed it!!

03-09-2017, 06:27 AM	#39
jhsocal Drives: 2018 Camaro RS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Southern California Posts: 78	I had a 2001 Camaro V6. Added a Magnaflow exhaust, HIDs, cold air intake, Z06 rims. No regrets. Time to move on to a 5th gen SS. pix host

03-09-2017, 09:43 PM	#41
FilibustaRhymes Drives: SS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: USA Posts: 529	miss the heck out of my '99 TA. That was a great car

03-09-2017, 10:38 PM	#42
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	I don't miss mine. Had a LT1 Z28 fire engine red, black interior. My 5th. Gen SS is my favorite so far. I also had 2 3rd. Gen one black, one silver.