Used 1997 Chevrolet Lumina Consumer Reviews
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Mine is actually a 3.8 V6
tracym1974, 01/03/2012
1997 Chevrolet Lumina 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought my Lumina in 2004 and just sold it. I never had a problem with this car. All I had to do to it was regular maintenance, oil change, brakes, plugs, other fluids. Well, I did have to replace the compressor after 6 yrs and a new battery. It drove smooth as silk. I always felt very safe in this car. Initially, I thought the car was nothing to look at but after driving it all these years..the looks didn't matter. I had two wrecks in this car and it bounced back everytime. I wish I didn't sell it. Bought it with 76,000miles on it and sold it with 206,000. It never left me stranded not once. I am looking for another one.
Love this car
lrodriguez2, 09/12/2012
1997 Chevrolet Lumina 4dr Sedan
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I still drive my 1997 Lumina and it has 260,000 miles on it. It has been the best car I have ever driven. I have never had any major issues with the car. Car maintenance is key. It is a comfortable ride, still has great pickup and handles nicely on curves. It's roomy without being an overbearingly large car. Wish they still made them.
Loved my Lumina
Hen, 08/30/2017
1997 Chevrolet Lumina LS 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought my Lumina when it was 20 years old, and am trading it in at 21. In its condition it's hard to justify keeping it, though I'm still attached! Over the past year I've had to replace the rear struts, sway bar, rear engine mounts, a brake line, and spark plugs that were overdue for changing. It also had to be towed to the garage to get a rear wheel unstuck that rusted solid over two days out in the rain. The A/C doesn't work and the coolant sensor is broken, so the dash flashes LOW COOLANT at you half the time. It's not necessarily the car's fault, as it was kept in poor condition as a rental in Massachusetts, and it's just plain old. If you're thinking of repairing one, the Lumina is not a car that can be easily tinkered with, thanks to GM. The battery is hidden under a support bar AND the windshield washer fluid tank, the engine has to be rotated forward to get some tasks done, and the oil filter is nigh unreachable. But if you find a Lumina in good condition, I'd recommend it anyway. The ride is quiet and comfortable, there's a ton of room for passengers and luggage, and even at its age, the car has some get-up-and-go. The exterior design is dated but endearing, and you'll be able to pick your car out in the parking lot from all of the new sleek silver models. RIP.
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Awesome car!
JBaz, 03/23/2009
1997 Chevrolet Lumina 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought my '97 Lumina, two years ago at 160,000 miles! It still runs today, and I'm at almost 203,000 miles. The only problems I have had was the alternator needing to be replaced. Other than that, my car still has pick-up for having the mileage it does. It's definitely a great car, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone.
My Chevy
My Chevy, 06/25/2008
1997 Chevrolet Lumina LS 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I never expected to drive this car to over 194,000 miles, but it's amazing what you can do when you change the oil every 3,000 miles. I've had the fuel pump replaced, 2 fuel injectors replaced, and the alternator replaced. Not bad for this many miles. Never had a problem with starting it up, even in the dead of winter. But the best thing is probably that I can still get up to 33 mpg on the road. And that's with a 6-cylinder 3.1 liter engine!
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