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#1 of 849 Lumina by wheresoz Feb 24, 1999 (9:13 pm)
Currently checking out new GM sedans to save $$ since a family member is an employee. He claims the Lumina is one of best values and underrated too. according to him, I can get a lot of options by getting the LTZ top of the line model and come in with a lower cost than adding options to other GM models. Other models I'm considering are the Oldsmobile Intrigue and the Grand Prix (fred pros & cons on other posts). My current car is a 1988 Old Cutlass Ciera which is pushing 126K. It's been a good car but recently is developing maintenance problems. Any comments on Lumina's track record as far as maintenance, durability, handling in bad weather, etc. would be appreciated. I expect to buy the car vs. lease and plan keep it for 5 years or longer.
#2 of 849 Lumina by MN9thPA Feb 24, 1999 (10:58 pm)
I drove a LTZ on two occasions and was not impressed with the ride or feel of the car. The 3.8 motor is one of the best motors you can buy. The performance was strong but the seats were uncomfortable. The design is dated, not as good as the Intrigue. I ended up buying a Mercury Sable LS, it felt much better. You should try to rent both cars for a day and see for yourself. The lumina should have good reliability.
#3 of 849 vbrahmer by vbrahmer Apr 22, 1999 (4:48 am)
My husband and I are checking out new cars and were wondering if anyone has had any problems with the Chevy Lumina? Is it a reliable car or does it have a list of known problems? Thanks for your help.
#4 of 849 andys22 by andys22 Apr 25, 1999 (1:00 am)
We have a 97 lumina LS with 50k miles on it. 4/5 of that was on highway miles--had fuel pump replaced at 48k, intake manifold gasket replaced about 2 months ago ( it was drinking antifreeze) and now it starts to tick like a bomb when it starts up. The engine is lethargic. stay away from GM 3.1 engines-- ALL kinds of problems!
#5 of 849 Best Car in the States by npawelk May 06, 1999 (3:46 pm)
According to the most recent J.D. Power quality rating the Lumina is #1. This beats Accord, and Camery. I wonder why we hardly ever hear of this car's quality. It is also far cheaper then the Accord or the Camery. Just a thought
#6 of 849 diazodoktor2 by diazodoktor2 May 08, 1999 (8:37 pm)
Could be that when a car is GOOD nobody takes the time to tell about it. Everyone that I have talked to that has a Lumina just loves it. True, it's not what you would call a sporty car, just a reliable transportation piece. As to the relability of the 3.1 motors I don't think they are any worse than any other GM engines. Consider the terrible rep of the Quad 4 but they are still putting them into all the GM line by the millions.
#7 of 849 npawelk by npawelk May 15, 1999 (6:51 pm)
Ummm.... The Quad four has been out of production for along time. The "Quad" four that you are talking about was a 2.3 litre 4 cylinder with 4 valves per cylinder. The new L4, that has 4 valves per cylinder, and replaces the "Quad" four is a totally redesigned engine. And speaking of which my grandmother has a 1990 Lumina, and has absolutly had zero problems with this car. She usually buys new cars often, but she totally loves this car. I myself cannot believe how great this car is. It also has the 3.1 litre motor. Great low end power, and good top end also. Anyway, the Lumina is a great car made by a American manufacturer, much less GM, so nobody will bring it up because it is a slap in Japans face. That America can build a sedan that is much better then theirs for thousands less. Speaking of sporty a Lumina with the LTZ package is sportier then almost any japanese midsize car that I can think of save for maybe the Maxima
#8 of 849 diazodoktor2 by diazodoktor2 May 17, 1999 (12:06 am)
npawelk: Re the GM "Quad Four" A rose is a rose! The current four cylinder OHC engines in the Malibu, Grand Am, Olds Olero are a derivitive of the original OHC designs. You may be thinking of the old "Iron Duke" rattlers that preceeded it. Sorry, but I work for a vendor that sell bits and pieces to GM for that OHC engine and they are the same! Part #'s have not changed since 1992. True, they have added balance shafts, gear driven P/S pumps and a few other bells and whistles but it's basically the same old four banger with the same head gasket failure problem. Check with your local GM dealer and see if he will own up to all the "silent recalls" on that engine.
#9 of 849 phl20d by phl20d Jun 03, 1999 (3:08 pm)
Got a 97 Lumina LS and it runs very good BUT I can't get really comfortable (I'm 6 ft) with the seat while driving for a while. Also I don't care for the steering, it isn't smooth and easy like the 88 Celebrty Euro Sport (why they stopped making this car is beyond me I would buy one in a minute. What a car and I still have it. I like driving it better than the 97Lumina.) As far as maintaining the Lumina---it hasn't givin me a bit of trouble. Replies to this message: 99lumina (May 17, 2005 1:14 pm)
#10 of 849 marshap by marshap Jun 05, 1999 (11:56 am)
I have a 97 Lumina and am about to buy a 99 to replace my husbands care because the Lumina we have has been so low maintenance. I think I have only taken it to the dealer once in the 67,000 miles we have put on it. I bought an extended warranty to 60,000 and never used it - just zero problems. As far as comfort, I am only 5 feet tall and have to have the bench seats so Lumina is great there too. The only other car I am considering is the buick century because it has the same 3.1 engine as the lumina and bench seats - but why pay $1000 more?

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