Used 2001 Chevrolet Lumina Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2001 Lumina, so we've included reviews for other years of the Lumina since its last redesign.
Old Faithful
D. Johnson, 03/05/2010
2001 Chevrolet Lumina 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Have had this car for several years and now have over 204,000 miles on it. Highway mileage is 30 + which on a car of this size and weight is good. The only drawback for me is getting in and out of the car, comfort while driving is good even though the seat is worn. Repairs have been minimal. The intake gasket had to be replaced and other than that only brakes, tires, oil changes and other normal maint. has been necessary.
GREAT TRANSPORTATION VALUE
59FATMAN, 11/12/2004
2001 Chevrolet Lumina 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
This is my second Lumina and is used as our primary family car. I believe it is very good on fuel relative to its size. It has had no mechanical or trim problems and was available at a very reasonable price. The engine is the 3.1 liter with 175 hp. My assessment is based on the experience of having owned 54 vehicles of my own over a period of time. The combination of economy, reliability and price is hard to beat.
Great car - good MPG for a car this big
Pete Anderson, 01/10/2008
2001 Chevrolet Lumina 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used in 2003, and have driven it for about 15,000 miles a year since then. I have only had minor issues with the car including replacing brakes, new tires, and i had a fluke where the ignition switch had to be replaced one time. Overall i've been very happy with this vehicle, one of the most trouble free cars I've ever owned.
Love my Lumina
Vinnie, 04/19/2006
2001 Chevrolet Lumina 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for almost 5 years, the gas mileage on hiway for me is around 34 or 35 and city driving is around 25. I love my Lumina and have had very few problems with it. After all I bought it as an auction vehicle that was previously used for a rental company.
Upon Further Review
lrobby, 12/23/2010
2001 Chevrolet Lumina 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Since driving back from FL last Spring (see my earlier review) this car still impresses. The mileage has remained mich higher than the official ratings. City driving has been over 21 even in harsh conditions. The car drives nicely on snow covered roads. No ABS is a bit of a change since even my 99 Camaro has it. Mechanically, everything has been fine except an occasional extra noise from the starter. Not an emergency.
Update from 2005
kolocar, 04/18/2014
2001 Chevrolet Lumina 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
After putting about 130K miles on it and reaching over 180,000 on the odometer, I sold the vehicle to my brother in Aug. 2011. It's still running strong (April 2014), with over 200K miles and counting. The Lumina was a reliable daily driver, and not a bad long distance trip vehicle either. Never less than 20MPG on a tank even in the deepest cold Chicago winters; typically low 30s pure highway driving. Stovebolt reliable and cheap to fix wear-out parts. Oil usage excellent at about 6K miles per quart. Tough as a tank. Was rear-ended once by a Mustang. Major frontend damage to the Mustang. Replaced the exhaust, bumper cover and shocks on the Lumina. Best Chevy I ever owned.
Like a rock
kalibur, 04/20/2008
2001 Chevrolet Lumina 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this car for 700 dollars with 95,500 miles on it from a friend in the towing business. It needed a transmission paid 450 for it 300 to install it. AC went out four months later other than that no major mechanical problems. good on gas if you fill the tank (20-24 city 29-33 highway)the only problem i with the car is the bland interior and exterior chevy should have sent the lumina out with a bang such as adding cd player, power seats, alloy rims,fog lights,sun roof, power mirrors. the only luxury feature it has is the keyless entry and trunk release
I miss my Chevy.
Eugenegue, 09/17/2004
2000 Chevrolet Lumina 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The car was wonderful until the day I crashed it, and then its air bags probably saved my life. Everything I look for in a car is reliability. I bought the car at 40k and drove it to 60k and it was wonderful throughout. The car was also fun to drive with great pick-up and nice handling. It was a great car and I miss it.
oldie but goodie
mick, 04/22/2009
2000 Chevrolet Lumina 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
been driving this car for 9 years! Was my company car that we purchased. It's been a great, reliable car, comfortable, good for travel as well as around town. Good mileage, low maintenance. Passing down to one of the kids... Safe car that still has some life in it I'm sure.
Started right up after sitting dead for 9mo
damieboo, 07/23/2014
2001 Chevrolet Lumina 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
What can I say? This car started right up after a 5 minute charge after I'd let it sit for over 9 months with a dead battery and old gasoline. Bought it titleless and the DMV's been totally unhelpful so unfortunately I couldn't drive it that whole time. Here I'd been trying to find a cheap battery to replace the one that certainly should've been dead, but said "Hey...why not see if it starts?" so I let it charge for maybe 5 minutes and what do you know, that sucker roared to life! I drove this car 2,000 miles from Wisconsin to California and haven't had to fix a thing on it. No repairs in the 2 years I've owned it besides oil and brakes. 10/10 for reliability.
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