Used 1999 Chevrolet Lumina LTZ 4dr Sedan Consumer Reviews
It's a toss up
I inherited this car from my mom after I wrecked mine. The compressor and condensor went out after only two years of ownership. Was told it would be cheaper to replace the car than fix it. The fuel guage stopped working after about two years. The ash tray broke off, two of the air vents are broken, both cup holders are broken, the passenger visor is broken and after more than an hour or two the seats become extremely uncomfortable. However, the car has almost 140,000 miles on it and no major mechanical work has had to be done. I would suggest that you weigh what's important to you in a car before you buy one of these.
The LTZ Truth
Nice powerful,smooth running, smooth riding , very roomy machine. A pleasure.
- Base SedanMSRP: $5,0001,009 mi away
- Base SedanMSRP: $5,9771,064 mi away
- Base SedanMSRP: $2,9001,128 mi away
Fantastic Car
Bought the car new in '99 and haven't had a single mechanical problem. The LTZ model has plenty of power due to the 200 HP 3.8L engine (same as Grand Prix GT). Handling is very good for a modestly priced sedan. Body roll is minimal in most corners. Interior is exceptionally quiet due to double sealed doors. Excellent car. GM made a mistake by stopping production.
This Lumina Rocks!
I bought this LTZ new in January, 1999. The test drive sold me on the LTZs' torque, handling and ride! The 200HP 3.8 V6 and the 'stiff' cop car like ride have made this car a favorite. Four and a half years and 143000 miles later this baby's still going strong. The motor is durable and runs smoothly (no tune up yet!). Only mechanical problems have been an alternator replaced at 82K and the tranny rebuilt at 138K. I firmly believe the tranny issue is connected to a dim wit who messed up a filter change @ 70K... Bought and paid for, I hope to keep this going for, well, another 50-60K at least.
Luminas are Great Cars!
And they're good enough for the police! This is my 2nd Lumina since '98 -- & I drive the H**L out of my cars. The first Lumina had 75000 miles on it when it was wrecked; this one has 91,000 & still going strong! No major maintainence problems with either one -- just routine brake maintainence, oil changes, etc. As a matter of fact, I just had the FIRST tuneup done on this LTZ in June -- the car had 86000 miles on it then!!