Can we just talk for a moment about what an incredible deal this 2000 Chevrolet Camaro SS is, complete with the factory SLP Engineering touches and a functional ram air system? This isn’t a sleeper in the traditional sense, but it is a car many of us don’t often think about when bemoaning how expensive collector vehicles have gotten. This Camaro is listed here on craigslist with the preferred 6-speed manual and LS1 combination, under 80,000 miles, and an asking price of just $10,200.
Thanks to Barn Finds reader Curvette for the tip. The Camaro SS found fewer than 10,000 takers in the year 2000, which is a bit of a shock considering how much high-performance kit you got. The suspension was specially tuned, the 17-inch wheels were one of the prettiest OEM designs GM has ever made, and the SS badging was restrained but still noticeable. The beauty of this Camaro beyond its build sheet is how wonderfully stock it remains, with no signs of obvious modifications like an aftermarket exhaust system. The seller notes the only tweak is the aftermarket radio.
Oh, how wonderful it is to see a manual inside of a 4th-generation Camaro. In fact, it seems like enthusiasts were waking up to the fact that they should spec their muscle car with three pedals, since the Camaro SS sold incredibly well with the stick. 4,772 6-speed coupes found buyers in 2000, but even with that achievement, I still rarely see clean hardtops like this one on the road today. In addition to the T56 Borg-Warner 6-speed, it also came equipped with a 3.42 limited-slip rear differential. This example also has the desirable T-top roof panels.
The 5.7L came stock with a generous helping of power, clocking in at 320 b.h.p. 0-60 blew by in a hair over 5 seconds, and the quarter mile ripped by in safely under 14 seconds. This was, and is, a legitimate performer by any definition, and with dirt-cheap maintenance costs and plenty of available spares and upgrade parts, it makes an awful lot of sense for both the price of entry and long-term costs. So, why isn’t the 4th-generation Camaro more of an item? We will leave that to you to discuss in the comments below.
This may well be a great car – but it still looks like a catfish that was hit by a sledgehammer or ugly stick. All the right go fast pieces just don’t create the excitement. Not a great year for Motor City beauties.
I think it’s one the best Camaro designs ever. I get a charge out of losers like you who think like they are some authority on designs. Get in your rice burner silver Camry and keep your meaning less opinions to yourself.
Not exactly the spirit of the thread, Jeff. Personal insults over car preferences? Take a breath.
I think Chevy played it better with the catfish front, which manages to be sleek if not inspiring, than Pontiac did in the late 4th gens with the bulbous trans am noses and headlights/headlight doors. That all said, Fourth-gen F-bodies are criminally underrated drivers an performers (with the exception of late-run WS-6 equipped six-speed cars, which get market attention). But all fourth-gens enjoyed weigh distribution with that engine tucked under the dash makes them nimble on a curvy road.
Just like opinions and “other things”, everybody has one. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. 🫏
These cars were designed in the wind tunnel. Anyone else notice that when GM stopped building Camaros and Firebirds, NASCAR halted the IROC Series?
Personally I have always liked the way the 4th gen looks.The T56 is a joy to row through the gears. With only 80K on the clock it’s worth the asking price.
I own a ’99 one of these, equipped the same way as this one, except for a cloth interior and 31k original miles. Mine however doesn’t have a functional ram-air hood scoop. It’s a great car!
If the AC is working great and it didn’t have the t tops I wouldn’t mind having this car!
no fun to do any kind of repairs to the motor. you need a ton of band aids.
If only I had room in the garage! I think these are going to start appreciating in the not so distant future.
Feel the same way about these cars. Just look at what late 70s to early 80s Z/28 are going for and they are not even close in horsepower and handling of these 4th gen cars that are a bargain now.
I think its worth the price just would need to go over it with a good set of eyes and ears just to make sure no surprises.
T-56 and an LS. Plenty good enough for me.
How does one put a bid in for this car or, any of the vehicles on this site.
Read the post – there’s a link in the first paragraph.
Nice catfish! It should find a home shortly at this price point. Nice (at least in photos) but enough mileage where you are not afraid to drive it.
Great looking generation and a good performer but i simply cannot have a summer car with a tin roof , make mine a topless !