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Used 1997 Chevrolet Lumina Consumer Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

The Lumina

Buzsaw, 07/01/2002
1997 Chevrolet Lumina LS 4dr Sedan
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Our Lumina has been the most reliable and efficient vehicle we have ever owned. The 3.1 engine is economical and runs effortlessly (keep the oil changed and it will run forever). This vehicle is perfect transportation.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Lumina is OK

Rob, 07/07/2008
1997 Chevrolet Lumina 4dr Sedan
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I've had my Lumina for 4 years and it's been a 6 out of 10 car. In the last 2 years I've had to replace the battery, alternator, starter and water pump. I've heard a lot of bad things about Luminas, mine has been alright. It cruises great down the highway and the gas mileage is decent for such a big car. My family and I feel very safe when we're in it. There was 82800 miles on it when I bought it and now it has 147000 miles. The transmision has some issues lately, I was thinking of replacing old betsy. For what I paid for this car, it has served me well. If you need a car and you come across a Lumina with low miles and a decent price, consider buying it. If not, buy an Impala like I'm going to.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Lumina

Ronald Davis, 05/03/2002
1997 Chevrolet Lumina 4dr Sedan
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Minor problems, except that they recently discovered a gasket leak on the engine that is time consuming to repair, about $800 for the estimate. Other than that this vehicle has run great with few minor problems.

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5 out of 5 stars

Cannot Beat This

Hank, 03/30/2009
1997 Chevrolet Lumina LS 4dr Sedan
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For the price I paid for this car, you cannot beat it. I've put well over 230,000 miles on this car since 2000, and it still has plenty of power, excellent on gas. Well better than most new cars today!!!! You just need to know how to take care of your car. For it to last as long as you want it to.

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5 out of 5 stars

LUMINA

hogmr, 07/28/2002
1997 Chevrolet Lumina LS 4dr Sedan
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this car has been the best car we have ever owned.was talked out of buying the buick regal and i am sure glad.i am sorry chevy does not make this model anymore.have had no problems with car.relative that owns a lexus drove my lumina and said the ride was just as comfortable.

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