1996 Chevrolet Lumina

Summary:

Great gas mileage for the high gas prices!

General Comments:

This car seems to be a pretty good car. I have had it very long the only problem I have with my car is when I first bought the service engine soon light was on and I don't know what that's all about. There doesn't seem to be anything wrong with the engine or anything and the guy told me that sometimes when that light comes on it is because it needs an oil change. If anybody has any suggestions or actually knows if that is true you can email me at big_man888420@yahoo.com.I would really appreciate it, but, all in all this is an outstanding car. It really beats what I had before it. I would buy another one if I had to. Chevy Lumina Rules!!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 13th July, 2004

3rd Nov 2004, 19:03

The engine light comes on when the fuel computer senses something wrong and it takes a few days for it to clear out. Mine has come on during humid weather and has always cleared itself after a few days. Typically, it came on either with a less than half full tank and hot, humid weather or just after getting gas. In both cases, it was just after leaving it sit in the hot sun. No problem when the car experiences cold weather. Check your manual for more info on what I just wrote. Good luck!

1996 Chevrolet Lumina Standard

Summary:

Great car

Faults:

We bought our 1996 Chevy Lumina after a good 56,000 miles had been put on it. The day we bought it, the battery shorted out on us 100 miles from home. We called the dealer, and they sent a tow truck to our Lumina and us up to get us home. They paid for the towing and they gave us a new battery free, even though it was not covered under warranty. After getting this problem fixed it ran with no problems for about six months.

The next thing to go was the alternator. By this time we had put about 18,000 or so miles on it. Needless to say we ran the car ragged. Again, we got the problem taken care of and the care ran fine for another few months. This is when the brakes went out.

The brakes wore out as they do with all cars. The hydraulic system in the rear was also leaking. We took it to the Chevy mechanics and again, problem fixed again.

The last thing we had fixed on our Lumina was the fan belt. After this last repair, we have went a good eight months with no troubles.

For as many miles as we put on this car, in such a short amount of time, it has ran beautifully. We love this car, and I recommend a used Lumina to anyone in the market for one. Just insure it was properly cared for, as with any used car.

The only problem I have had with this car is the seating. I am a rather short person, and getting the seat right to drive is difficult. However, after many tries I have managed to get a comfortable position for driving.

General Comments:

This car is a great car.

It can handle anything you do to it.

I highly recommend Luminas.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 26th January, 2004

1996 Chevrolet Lumina Base 3.1L V6

Summary:

Sharp looking, and very reliable at a low cost

Faults:

The paint is awful. My car is white and the paint just won't stay on the car.

There is hardly any room to fit my legs. I'm 6'2", and I have a problem with where to put my legs in the car.

General Comments:

This is my first car that I have owned. It is very reliable and other than the paint falling off, I've had no problems.

When I bought the car at an auction, the only service the car needed were the fluids to be changed as well as the spark plugs and wires.

I'm a kid so, I have put on a Flowmaster exhaust. The original was fine. Tinted the windows pitch black, and have put in a stereo system using MB Quartz speakers, and JL subs.

For some reason though I have not figured out why my sub vibrates all of a sudden. The RCA's don't tough the power cable and it only happens when the car is running. Other than that no complaints.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 25th March, 2003