New minivan suffering from inadequate powerplant debuts. Body panels are composite plastic mounted to a steel-space frame. Modular seating accommodates up to seven passengers. Standard and only engine is a 3.1-liter V6 offering 120 measly horsepower.

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It Looks Like a Dust Buster

Joe H., 04/08/2006

1990 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Minivan

It may look like a Dust Buster but it doesn't suck! Have had ours about 12 years now, 200k on the odometer... just had to replace the brake lines...that is the only money I have put into it other than, oil, tires and occaisional brake pads!

"One of the oldest rides still on the road."

cadiyama, 10/16/2013

1990 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Cargo Minivan

My wife was driving this 1990 Chevrolet Lumina APV when we met back in 2002. To make a long story short, I am now the principle driver of this soon to be antique while she gets around in a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. Ours is one of several still on the road in this area alone, so I bet there are a good many still out there across the country. Sure, I have had to make the expected repairs and …

We loved it!

Suzann F, 03/02/2006

1990 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan CL 3dr Minivan

We got this van when my kids were 8 and 10. It was great for hauling everyone to and from activities throughout their childhoods. The front freaked other people out but I loved it and never had a problem getting used to it. Both my kids learned to drive in it. We always felt very safe in it too. Were were in one major accident with it only a year after purchasing it. The van fared …

Crazy ride!

james gunn, 09/22/2010

1990 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan CL 3dr Minivan

Bought this van in 2004, now has 198,000 on it. This is the best 500.00 I have ever spent for a vehicle! Replaced brakes and oil changes, that is all. Now the heater core is blown. Doing it soon. One fantastic ride!

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1990 Lumina Minivan Highlights

Trim:

Base

Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	18 MPG
Cost to Drive	$218/month
Drivetrain	front wheel drive

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Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
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Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
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Side Impact Test – Original
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Side Impact Test – Updated
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Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
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