First post here. I just had a couple of questions. I've always been a Mustang guy...but I love all muscle cars, and love the way the 4th gen Camaro's look

Come spring time I'm going to be in the market for a new car and as of now I've narrowed it down to a couple of choices, which happen to be complete opposites (E36 BMW M3 or 328iS, or an LS1 Camaro)

I was just wondering. How do the repair costs on the Camaro compare with a BMW of a similar year? And the next question is on reliability? I've read around that the LS1 is built like a tank and shouldn't have any problems if it's been properly maintained. How are they when they break that 100k marker? I'm going to be test driving a 2000 one tomorrow that has 101k on it.

Around my area, lots of people like to charge out the *** for Camaros (1998 V6 Camaro, someone was trying to sell for $8,000)

 

8k is actually not too bad for an LS1 with less than 100k miles in good condition. They're pretty reliable (as far as your concerning 100k miles) and I personally would take an LS1 over an older BMW any day.

Really, they will last longer if the previous owner(s) took care of them, and didn't beat the hell out of them.

Make sure it wasn't abused before you buy it.

 

Sounds good.

8k was for a V6 Camaro

How about the repair costs compared with a Bimmer of a similar year? More, or less, or about the same?

 

I personally don't have much knowledge of BMWs but I believe they may have relatively high basic maintenance prices (oil changes). I'd go with the LS1. A lot more power for less.