The Camaro has always represented affordable performance, nd this 2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 convertible delivers on all fronts: performance, tyle, nd, ost importantly, easonable price. In fact, his might be the most affordable LS1 powered convertible you'll ever find, car that still makes big performance seem effortless.This is actually a rather rare car, 2002 V8 Camaro that isn't an SS. The standard Z/28's clean looks are smooth and chiseled, nd it arguably wears the facelifted headlights and grille a lot more successfully than its more extroverted siblings. It's still easily identifiable as a Camaro, f course, ut it keeps a lower profile, nd in black, as a very grown-up look that's less boy racer than you'd expect. The black paint is original, nd with just 48,859 original miles, t's in decent shape considering that it's also 13 years old. Perfect? No. But the car has the look of a machine that has led an easy life and few Camaro convertibles have been subjected to the daily grind, ncluding this one. For a convertible, his one is rock solid, o the doors close with reassuring solidity and it shows off rather nice build quality with tight gaps and good attention to detail. Out back, ou get distinctive tri-color taillights as well as the neatly integrated rear spoiler and a modest ground-effects kit that makes the Z look long and low.The black leather interior has a great look for being 13 years old and despite the open-air motoring it has experienced over its lifetime, t's in very good condition. The seats have some slight comfort marks, hich only makes the leather that much more inviting and there's no denying that it was built for speed as well as comfort. There's some light fading on the carpets, hich is pretty typical on convertibles, ut things like the back seat, oor panels, nd dash pad are excellent with almost no wear at all. Big, old gauges were part of the Z/28 package and this car comes loaded with just about every option, ncluding power seats, indows, ocks, nd mirrors, lus A/C, ruise control, nd a powerful AM/FM/CD stereo system. It's also got a quick-shifting 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission that makes this a great point-and-shoot machine in traffic and allows you to focus on the road. The black canvas convertible top is in excellent condition and stows under a neat boot that gives it a clean look. And for a convertible, he trunk is deep enough for all your gear and remains in good shape.Chevy's all-aluminum LS1 needs no introduction, nd its installation in the Camaro created one of the best performers of the early 21st century. GM downplayed the horsepower, ut testing at the time pretty much confirms that this is a Corvette-spec motor. Modifications are common but this one remains entirely stock, hich assures you that it hasn't been abused or treated to questionable upgrades. It starts easily, dles smoothly, nd still yanks the clean ragtop up to speed with effortless ease. It's been well-maintained and the LS1 has proven itself to be virtually indestructible, o it's got plenty of life left in it. Someone has kept up with the detailing under the hood, o it's quite clean and the chassis is equally clean. It's still running its stock exhaust system, omplete with catalytic converter, o it's emissions legal just about everywhere and the unique 16-inch Z/28 wheels and 245/50/16 Kumho tires are ready to go.If you're looking for affordable top-down fun with a V8 engine, ou just found the all-time champion. Clean, ast, nd nicely maintained, his Camaro more than lives up to the hype. Call today!