Chevrolet Camaro V is such affordable luxury

The Chevrolet Camaro V is a popular front-engined, rear-wheel drive sports coupe built on the GM Zeta platform. It first appeared on sale in 2010 and is still in demand in the secondary market, although a restyling of the new, sixth generation has already been released. Does it make sense to buy this car as the main one, and what do you need to know about its operation?

Exploitation

When landing in the cabin, you immediately notice the extremely poor visibility from the car. The windshield is narrow and looks more like a viewing slot in a tank. The side mirrors are also miniature. In general, you will have to adapt before you have complete confidence behind the wheel. Knowing how they like to scorch on the roads of Russia, it will not be easy to notice the “Schumachers” of the Chevrolet Camaro V in time.


Noise isolation is noted by the owners for 4 points out of 5 possible. The suspension for a sports car, based on reviews, is very soft. The automatic transmission is responsive and nimble, though a manual would be more suitable for the racing enthusiasts who usually take these cars. On the other hand, an automatic transmission is better suited if a sports coupe is bought for everyday trips.


The owners note the handling and dynamics positively, which cannot be said about the brakes. “They are, they just are, and okay” - the words of one of the owners quite accurately describe the situation. Not everyone likes an ascetic interior, cheap plastic, not even climate control! Despite all its simplicity, the interior is original - many of its elements are unlike what other cars have.

Surely you are interested in how the Chevrolet Camaro V, designed for US highways, feels in Russian conditions? So, judging by the reviews of the owners, in severe frost the engine starts up quite confidently, it takes an average of 10 minutes to warm up, even if the temperature is below -30 ° C outside. It is often claimed that the right wiper sometimes freezes and does not clean the windshield well.


The ground clearance of the fifth generation Chevrolet Camaro is 124 mm. Of course, the car is not for dirt, but it feels confident on the gravel road. You can drive quite comfortably on snow - here an independent suspension on both axles and a skid control system come into play. It is fraught to drive into snowdrifts, but it is quite possible to drive on snow cover, the thickness of which does not exceed the clearance.

Opinions of people

Many owners of the Chevrolet Camaro V note the increased attention of others. On the one hand, this is a plus - it's still nice to catch the eyes of both passers-by and drivers sitting in less noticeable cars. On the other hand, the car attracts traffic police officers and envious people, as well as car thieves who hunt for non-standard cars.

“Here is a list of standard questions that I have to answer almost every day: what kind of car? How much it costs? Where did you buy? Which year? How long does the motor pull? And what about her expenses? Can I sit? On the track they always want to arrange races with me, although I am not even close to participating in this. Yes, at first such attention is pleasant, but just a couple of weeks, and you get tired of it. Think about whether you need it? - the owner of the Camaro V writes at the auto forum.


“Camaro is a kind of image of a lost dream and freedom. This machine simply does not fit into the consciousness of a person who grew up in the USSR and even in the Russian Federation because of its monstrous impracticality. You won’t take your mother-in-law to the dacha on it, you won’t bring back three bags of potatoes, it’s also not as convenient to carry children to the garden as on a faceless Chinese crossover. This is a car for yourself, but in Russia, unfortunately, it’s not customary to love yourself, ”another owner shares his opinion in his review of a car.

Service

The good build quality of the Chevrolet Camaro V minimizes service costs and time. Most drivers over the entire life of the sports coupe have done nothing but replace consumables according to the manufacturer's regulations. The periods are listed below:

✅ oil filter - 10000 km
✅ transmission oil - 50000 km
✅ fluid in the power steering - 60000 km
✅ oil in the rear axle - 60000 km
✅ brake fluid - 40000 km

Separately, we will touch on the topic of changing the oil and refueling as the most frequently performed actions.

Oil

Chevrolet Camaro V owners prefer to fill in synthetic engine oil with a viscosity of SAE 5W-30 from brands such as MOTUL, LUKOIL, Castrol, Evolution, Synthoil, Top Tec. The filling volume of the 3,6-liter engine is 6 liters, while the 6,2-liter engine has 9 liters. You need to change the oil every 8-10 thousand kilometers. Along with it, the oil filter must also be replaced.

Petrol

The manufacturer recommends filling the Chevrolet Camaro V with AI-95 or AI-98 gasoline. According to the owners, the fundamental difference between these options is not felt, so you can save on refueling by choosing AI-95. Some even write that they fill up with AI-92 gasoline and do not see any negative consequences, at least in the short term, with the exception of increased consumption. If you want good dynamics, fill at least AI-95.

In mixed mode, fuel consumption for instances with a 3,6-liter engine averages 10,9 l / 100 km. Larger 6,2-liter engine with 405 hp. With. consumes about 14,1 l / 100 km. In the city, the consumption values ​​​​are already quite sad - up to 20 l / 100 km and up to 26 l / 100 km, respectively.

Tax

The cost of vehicle tax on the Chevrolet Camaro V is determined by engine power. Since the sports coupe is available with several engine options, consider all possible cases:

✅ 304 l. With. – 45600 rub
✅ 312 l. With. – 46800 rub
✅ 326 l. With. – 48900 rub
✅ 328 l. With. – 49200 rub
✅ 405 l. With. – 60750 rub
✅ 426 l. With. – 63900 rub
✅ 589 l. With. – 88350 rub

Prices are for Moscow and the Moscow region. In other regions, the amount of transport tax may vary slightly. You can calculate it yourself. To do this, multiply the engine power by the tax rate for your region, and you will get the amount of annual expenses.

How much?

You can become a happy owner of a Chevrolet Camaro V from the secondary market for 1,28-1,35 million rubles. Most of the offers with a mileage of no more than 100 thousand kilometers settled down in the price range from 2,0 to 3,2 million rubles, of course, if we consider pre-styling copies. On average, for one year of operation, the car loses about 200-250 thousand rubles in value.


It is interesting that the models after restyling are mostly sold at prices in the range of 2,0-3,0 million rubles. Many owners quite rightly note that the car costs 2-3 times less than the amount it looks like. The most expensive offers on the secondary market are literally 2-3 models with a mileage of 15-19 thousand kilometers and a price tag in the region of 4,7-4,8 million rubles.

Conclusion

Chevrolet Camaro V is a car either for a young man without a family and worries, or for someone who already owns a car for everyday use. For everyone else, the model will be really impractical, even if at first the delight of ownership will compensate for the rest of the inconvenience. If you are ready to put up with a modest view (which you still get used to), an ascetic interior and the close attention of others - take it. Owning such a car will be a good experience.