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ernie22golf · 07-23-2008, 03:43 PM

I am looking at a 1992 Camaro, the color is Purple Haze which they say is a special 25th Anniv color, its a six cyl with 5 spd manual. Are these cars fairly fast with the 6 cyl stock? How about gas mileage? Any real problem areas to look for?
Thanks

Hylton · 07-23-2008, 04:13 PM

Any '92 Camaro could be ordered with Purple Haze. It was not a special anniversary color. With respect to performance, get a 305 Z/28. More fun and gas mileage is fairly close to the same as the V6.

ZeeTwentyFour · 07-31-2008, 11:21 PM

I have that same engine in my Cavalier. Its peppy for what it is and for it's day but compared to todays V6's and even 4 cylinders its not that fast. It's like a high 15's low 16's car. Do what he said, find a 5.0 if you want economy and fun, or find a 5.7 or even swap one in if you want a fast third gen.

Zhawk · 08-01-2008, 01:06 PM

I got about 23 MPG combined in my old 87 IROC with the 350. So, I wouldn't drop to a V6 on the 3rd gens personally.

HampsterToast · 08-14-2008, 09:44 PM

My first Camaro was a 87 V6. It was a great first Camaro for a teenger (ten Years ago) with the Speedometers highest speed being 85mph -- although the needle went much further-- I had some great years in that car and it was wicked fun to drive -- Unfortunately I had a little problem one night and it blew up

Now I drive a 91 5.0 Liter V8 - Big difference in power and much more fun to drive. I've had this one for over 3 years and these rediculous

gas prices can't keep me from driving it every chance I get. When you find the right car - IT WON'T LET YOU ESCAPE.

Let us Know what you choose...

Z28bryan · 08-26-2008, 01:10 PM

My first camaro was also an 87 v6. it was fun but it was by no means fast.

wishhbone3 · 09-19-2008, 05:56 PM

I purchased my candy apple red Camaro RS brand new in 1992 and it now has 370K+ miles with no major work required and I still drive it everyday as it is my primary car. The 3.1L, rated at only 140 H.P., together with the 5-speed manual, struggle a little to get this heavy car going, esp. in the lower gears. However, once up to speed, the car is a real pleasure to drive. I drive a mininum of 70 miles each day to and from work and have gotten 29+ mpg on my last three fillups ... given the price of gas, I try to keep it to 65 mph max. As I said, the car is a 100% pleasure to drive and be seen in. I love it.

07-23-2008, 03:43 PM	#1
ernie22golf Drives: Looking Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: LA Posts: 3	1992 Camaro I am looking at a 1992 Camaro, the color is Purple Haze which they say is a special 25th Anniv color, its a six cyl with 5 spd manual. Are these cars fairly fast with the 6 cyl stock? How about gas mileage? Any real problem areas to look for? Thanks

07-31-2008, 11:21 PM	#3
ZeeTwentyFour Does not have a Camaro Drives: 99 silverado Z71/66 Chevelle SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 469 View My Garage	I have that same engine in my Cavalier. Its peppy for what it is and for it's day but compared to todays V6's and even 4 cylinders its not that fast. It's like a high 15's low 16's car. Do what he said, find a 5.0 if you want economy and fun, or find a 5.7 or even swap one in if you want a fast third gen. __________________

08-14-2008, 09:44 PM	#5
HampsterToast Junior Member = New Guy Drives: 87 Camaro blew up! Now 91 RS Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sunny San Diego - Worlds most Camaro friendly climate Posts: 19	My first Camaro was a 87 V6. It was a great first Camaro for a teenger (ten Years ago) with the Speedometers highest speed being 85mph -- although the needle went much further-- I had some great years in that car and it was wicked fun to drive -- Unfortunately I had a little problem one night and it blew up Now I drive a 91 5.0 Liter V8 - Big difference in power and much more fun to drive. I've had this one for over 3 years and these rediculous gas prices can't keep me from driving it every chance I get. When you find the right car - IT WON'T LET YOU ESCAPE. Let us Know what you choose... __________________ Are we there yet!?! :seesaw: Are we there yet!?! -- DON'T MAKE ME TURN THIS CAR AROUND!! :upset:

08-26-2008, 01:10 PM	#6
Z28bryan Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ft. Walton Beach, FL Posts: 162	My first camaro was also an 87 v6. it was fun but it was by no means fast. __________________ 1981 Camaro Z28 (SOLD), 1987 Camaro (SOLD) 2000 Camaro (SOLD), 2002 Camaro Z28 (SOLD) ----------------- 2014 Camaro -----------------------

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07-23-2008, 04:13 PM	#2
Hylton Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 7,280	Any '92 Camaro could be ordered with Purple Haze. It was not a special anniversary color. With respect to performance, get a 305 Z/28. More fun and gas mileage is fairly close to the same as the V6.

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Zhawk Iroc's Love Slave Drives: 3 Camaros, 1 Vette, a Buick, & a 57 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lost Posts: 311 View My Garage	I got about 23 MPG combined in my old 87 IROC with the 350. So, I wouldn't drop to a V6 on the 3rd gens personally.

09-19-2008, 05:56 PM	#7
wishhbone3 Drives: 92 Camaro RS, 360,000 miles Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1	I purchased my candy apple red Camaro RS brand new in 1992 and it now has 370K+ miles with no major work required and I still drive it everyday as it is my primary car. The 3.1L, rated at only 140 H.P., together with the 5-speed manual, struggle a little to get this heavy car going, esp. in the lower gears. However, once up to speed, the car is a real pleasure to drive. I drive a mininum of 70 miles each day to and from work and have gotten 29+ mpg on my last three fillups ... given the price of gas, I try to keep it to 65 mph max. As I said, the car is a 100% pleasure to drive and be seen in. I love it.