What's the best year ?

Question

out of the the 3rd generation camaros to buy?

1982, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92? Which one?

Answer 1

Whichever you prefer, is the best.

That's the actual answer. If you like a 1991, get a 1991.

If you want a 1982, get a 1982.

Earlier models will be emissions exempt. Later models will have different engines, and more features. Earlier ones will be cheaper, later ones might be in better shape.

There's no way to define any specific year as "best", so just buy what you like.