they still have a live axle rear end for chrissakes! What kind of "sports car" doesn't have an independent rear suspension? Those cars are cheap for a reason. And, check out some reviews, the F-bodies are the absolute WORST as far as reliabilty. 3 years back, the Integra for example had a 96% reliability rating in Motor Trend...Camaro V8 has a -113%. That's NEGATIVE 113%. And WTF are you doing driving 70 miles to go to a DEALERSHIP just to change BRAKE PADS? Find a local mechanic.