By Todd on 05/01/09 21:19 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1996 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Minivan
Review
I purchased this van in 2001 with only 50000 km on it. I have put another 160000 on it since then. We have used it as a daily commuter, vacationing vehicle and transport vehicle to help friends and family move. It has seen its share of use and abuse. I have been diligent with regular maintenance, and for the first 207000 km I have had no problems with the motor or transmission. Just recently at 208000 km the intake manifold gasket has started to leak. Over the years I have replaced the water pump, fuel pump, wiper motor, interior fan motor, and driver's seat cushion/chasis. Breaks and tires are the only other things that I have had to dump money into, but hey, nothing lasts forever!
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By bill on 03/06/05 00:42 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1996 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Minivan
Review
I have owned this mini van since it was new. I am currently considering a new vehicle. I am researching the same car. This car has done everything I have asked of it and then some. It is an extremely versitile vehicle, from hauling 7 people to piles of lumber with seats removed. This car has never left me stranded and the only reason I am considering a new one is mileage.
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By Brad L. McIlvain on 03/28/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1996 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Minivan
Review
5 years ago I saw a 96 Lumina Mini-
van.Dark red with the ground effects
package. Checked it out and test drove
it. I was amazed at the power it had.I
think the v6 is 190 hp or so,and it
only weighs 3300lbs. It only gets
17mpg around town but I get 25mpg on
the highway,with a best of 27.I have
driven to Colorado a number of
times,with trips to Las Vegas,Phoenix
and even a 24 hour drive to Miami and
24 hours back. I drove Phoenix to
Albequerque on 1 tank of gas and made
it home on 1.That was 1000 miles with
one stop! Never had any mech. problems
or breakdowns.
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By Terri on 02/07/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1996 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Minivan
Review
I loved this van, but the temperature
gauge started going up, so I brought it
to a reputable garage, and they told me
there were metal filings and antifreeze
in the oil and that it needed a new
engine. It only had 117,000 miles on
it. Because of the design, which makes
access to the engine very difficult, it
would cost $3000 to repair.
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By Mike loves on 12/07/02 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1996 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Minivan
Review
This van is an all around great family
van!
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By MALLMANRED on 10/28/02 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1996 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Minivan
Review
We bought the car used. No major problems with it. Runs good.
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By amigo on 09/10/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1996 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Minivan
Review
other than noisy windshield wipers no
negative experiences.
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By jazzsegue on 06/07/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1996 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Minivan
Review
We've owned several vans over the
years and use them pretty hard in our
antiques business. The Lumina is
far superior to the Caravan we had
(I'd not own one of those again if it
was gifted to me - BAD experience).
The Lumina is right up there with our
old VW Vanagon, but much more
stylish and, yes, has power to go up
hills and air conditioning! We like
this vehicle, have friends who own
them and would recommend it as a
good mini van option for someone
considering purchase. We bought
ours as a lease-return with 25K on it
and it is now at 80K .. mostly all
trouble free.
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By Rfelk on 03/23/02 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1996 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Minivan
Review
My van had 60k when bought in 98'. In the last four years I have put an additional 51k. It still has lots of power and gets 25 miles/gal highway. Just bought 2001 dodge grand caravan. It gets 21 highway and similar power.
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