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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1995 Lumina Minivan, so we've included reviews for other years of the Lumina Minivan since its last redesign.
1993 Lumina APV 3800
Dave, 08/14/2005
1993 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Minivan
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Have owned vehicle for 13 years. 3800 has plenty of pep and gets solid 20 MPG day in, day out. Has done yeoman duty for us, moving kids back and forth to college, carrying lots of people, hauling building materials including 4x8 sheet inside. 7-seat interior is flexible; seats install and remove easily. Initially weird styling has worn better than many other 1993 cars. Plastic body panels don't rust or dent. A good solid vehicle.
I got a Timex car
otis, 08/13/2010
1994 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Cargo Minivan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I swear, that car just takes a licking and keeps on ticking. I was sure it wouldn't make it through the winter of 2008-9, but I'm still driving it. Best $400 I ever spent!
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NT, 03/22/2010
1994 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Minivan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought in November of 93 as a new 94 model. We had a black over silver two tone appearance and the upscale LS trim package. Had everything including the 3.8 liter engine and a sunroof. But in the summer of 96 on a family vacation we had a terrible head on collision. The police said the design of the van protected our family. So we went out and bought another one. Only this time we bought the fully loaded Oldsmobile silhouette, since we couldn't afford it back in 93. But anyway, these vans are safe, reliable and have served us well over 100,000 miles and 14 years with only very minor issues.
My ' 95 Lumina APV
PR BOYD, 01/15/2009
1995 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Minivan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this van in '00 with a blown engine and 140,000 miles. I put a new 3800 v-6 in and it now has over 276,000 miles. Front suspension, starter, wheel bearings, AC compressor , cruise control, electric window motors and cracks in the windshield are problem areas.
#1
lumina apv beast, 12/16/2002
1992 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
the smoothest, best looking minivan of its age. it is 10 years old and ive only spent about £3000 on new parts in the 10 years of owning it. great ride also featuring 7 bucket seats a/c and most features you would find on a new car today
3.8L APV is great
Thilindel, 12/09/2003
1992 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan CL 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Engine is flawless. Drivetrain had weird leak that quit after a month. Has 139k, but almost everything is relatively new looking. It's the best high-milaged vehicle I've ever owned. It's power makes the Toyota Previa look pathetic, although the Previa was very reliable too.
3.8L Long life
Xavier, 05/21/2005
1992 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan CL 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Robust, Reliable, Exterior Fiberglass looks like new.
Still Going Strong!!!
Buy American!, 04/15/2009
1994 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I got this Lumina Van for $1 at the ripe old age of 13 with 194,000 miles on it from a family friend. It needed a Tie Rod End on the left because it had a shimmy and shake I couldn't take. I charged the air, changed the oil, oil filter and air filter. It needs a new headliner but living with it. The automatic ride leveling rear shocks are shot but my mechanic said I can save money and put regular shocks on it for between $200 & $300. Also I had a wizzing sound in the front that sounded like the alternator - I changed that and the belt for about $230 but that didn't solve the problem. Used a hose up to my ear and the other end to the pulleys - its the compressor - mechanic says don't worry.
Chevy needs to revive
WESTERN PA BOY, 04/10/2010
1994 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Best Chevy product of the '90's. We had 220,000 miles until it finally died. Wish Chevy would reinstate this.
no cost miles
johnrnel, 07/16/2002
1994 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Lasted forever till getting smashed by a Ford in the side. Over 120,000 mostly repair free miles. Keep up the maintenance and you have no problems
The Car Stinks
draco, 11/11/2005
1995 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Well in the one year that I have owned my pre owned van, I have had to rebuild the transmission, fix multiple engine problems, all kinds of brake problems, windshield washer fluid problems. The power windows only work when they want to, and the power sliding door no longer works at all.
Not Worth the Money
Cherry Hallback, 04/11/2007
1995 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Just bought the van from a private owner one month ago. All seemed fine until one day it rained and had to use the windshield wipers. It has caused an electrical shortage twice and now the van won't crank. Since I've had the van I have spent $1000 on tires and engine problems. Now the driver door won't open and the passenger window won't let up. I'm going to cut my ties and move on.
Old warhorse
Ralph, 10/11/2007
1995 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is probably one of the best vehicles I've ever owned. I've completely worn the front end out commuting to DC every day and had it rebuilt at 193k. I've been run into four times the last time totaled. I go to the junk yard and put the thing back together with used parts. I just turned 247k without any engine or transmission failures. Waterpump, ac compressor clutch, wheel bearings, cv joints, and many other parts have been replaced. The old girl looks like hell but just keeps running. Fuel mileage is outstanding at 21/26 at 70mph. Not many new minivans do that well. I bought the car with 99k for $3500 in 2000. Since then I've put 148k on her. I figure I've gotten $14800 of use at $.10/mile
Nice Van
Ken, 02/09/2006
1995 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Minivan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've had my Chevy for 11 years now. It's a great car. I haul 2 atvs with it with no problem. I have 182,000 miles on it and can still smoke the tires off the line. Best buy I have ever made. Only problem was at 172,000 miles, the transmission went out, but it was cheap to fix. I still have it and it's running strong. Still take it on trips that go about 500 miles. Gets about 20-26 miles to the gallon. Love that I can take out the seats and put stuff in the back. I will drive this to the ground, no doubt about it.
Great Family Van!
Patt, 01/28/2004
1992 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan CL 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great reliable van. Gets great gas mileage. Rarely needs servicing. No rusting as its fiberglass. We love it!
Great mini-van!
mike johnson, 02/17/2003
1993 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Very good in town and even better on the highway. Over 120,000 miles on van and have no problems. Great power and towing capacity.
Can't Be Beat
RKwalk, 07/19/2003
1993 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Cargo Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Family Fun Van. Take Care of it & it will take care of you. Whatever the weather might be you can always feel safe in this front wheel drive vehicle. The battery is in an awkard position for giving one a jump start but other than that you can't say enough good of this van.
Great Minivan
Excellent!, 09/22/2002
1994 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Purchased this minivan 2.5 yaers ago. Very reliable, did 30K miles in 2.5 years without repairs, just regular maintenance. Great minivan if comfort is NOT your first consideration. Great price for an excellent minivan. Extremely happy I bought it and not the foreign makes.
GREAT VANS
MAREX, 12/26/2002
1994 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
THIS IS MY SECOND LUMINA VAN AND WE HAVE LOVED THEM. ON THIS LAST ONE WE HAD TO REBUILD THE ENGINE AT 115,000 BUT IT ONLY COST $1500. WITH GOOD ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AND REGULAR OIL CHANGES AND TUNE UPS THESE CARS LAST A LONG TIME. UNFORTUNATLEY THEY DO NOT MAKE THEM ANY MORE AND I HAVE TO MOVE ON TO A NEW VAN.
Great Van
Lumina fanatic, 04/29/2006
1994 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought with all the options. Great performance from 3.8L engine, unlike the 3.1L engine. Gets around 20MPG at home but 25MPG on a trip. Lots of people say the design resulted in to big of a dash, but it provides security, giving it a 5 star crash test rating for the driver, and makes it fun and easy to drive. Was the first to offer a power sliding door, and the door works great! 5 modular seats that come out individualy make up the back. The front has two perfectly contured bucket seats. Has front and rear A/C and heat. The A/C is colder than our new Suburban. Has a wonderful black over silver two tone paint. Has 146,000 trouble free miles. Just take care of it and it will take care of you.
A few repairs/runs forever
John, 12/18/2006
1994 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Its had its share of repairs, but isn't at all bad for a car with 224,000 miles on it that still running great! Awesome power and the 3.8 liter motor has a cool little snarl when you get on it. By 30,000 miles these vans all had had the same problems; alternator (finally had to go with the bigger one after four replacements), a/c compressor (sensor leaked and also failed), tires (belts separated). Then it had few repairs for the next 100,000 miles or so. Were thinking of trading it in while its still running well, but might just keep it another year.
Aint so bad...
vincent, 09/25/2003
1995 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love this van although I still really need a sports car. It doesn't look bad, will never rust out and get nearly 30 mpg on the highway at 70 mph. (3800 V6). Front windshield wipers were a problem at 60,000 miles stopped intermitantly... replaced the motor and all is fine... this is a very common problem with these vans. I expect to replace the wiper motor agian as I am at 105,000 miles. Cooling system was also trouble... got rid of the "pink stuff" replaced radiator, waterpump and a head gasket at 65,000 and not a problem since. If you have trouble just fix them this is a solid package.
takes a licking keeps on ticking
pak, 04/01/2004
1995 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
had a dealer ask me for this vehicle the other day. 151,689 couple of brake jobs, couple of altenators, couple of blower motors, couple of washer pumps and a wiper motor. in over a hundred thousand miles. I don't want to give it up. here's to another 100,000.
Has to be a Chevy!!
RAllen, 09/06/2005
1995 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my family vehicle. I waited 7 years to have a van and I'm glad I picked this one. Bought it used for a good price and to top it off it's 10 years old and only has 109,000 miles. Everything on it works the way it should. I am very pleased with my decision. It rides great and is ROOMY! I get decent gas mileage for it being 10 yrs old. If you are looking for a used van this is it! And of course it has to be a Chevy..that says it all.
"The Cadillac of Minivans"
Lonnie King, 03/10/2002
1995 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This van has a look that makes it hard for people to tell how old it really is! The back seats are built solid at 33 lbs. each, and pop out of the floor in 3 quick and easy steps. This van is in the movie "Get Shorty". You can see the power sliding door in action (an LS option on John Travolta's van) that is so helpfull when you have your hands full. I strongly agree with the movie pronouncing "This is the Cadillac of minivans!"
Buyer's Beware
keliborne, 12/18/2002
1995 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
From the time I bought this vehicle it has been an absolute nightmare. No power what so ever climbing even the smallest of mountains, constantly overheating, and now a blown up transmission. I do love the comfort of the vehicle, but could have bought a brand new vehicle for less after all of the money I have put into. Be careful when buying a used vehicle of this type.
3 speed 120hp
3speed vacuum cleane, 03/26/2004
1993 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Cargo Minivan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
The incredibly weak 3-speed engine helps this odd looking vehicle to move at a whopping 80mph top end. Aside from looking like an aardvark it is a fairly decent vehicle. NOT!!! this vehicle looks like a vacuum cleaner as well as an aardvark and other things such as the ghostbuster car.