Faults:
Normal Maintenence:
-Front and Rear Rotors and Brake Pads.
-Rear Calipers.
-Front Passenger side Wheel Bearing hub assy.
-Rear Exhaust Pipe.
-The transmission was replaced about 2 years ago and since then the speedometer has been off by 10mph. (ex. 45 is 55.) Not a big deal I'm used to it.
-The Battery gauge in my gauge cluster is constantly flickering, not a problem. IT is just annoying.
-The temp. gauge is sometimes inaccurate. It will fluctuate.
General Comments:
-The car is VERY reliable. This car ALWAYS starts up no matter what weather or temperature.
-Car is great in the snow.
-The "Euro" suspension handles especially well. (Shocks, struts, tie rods etc. were replaced before I bought it)
-The car does not lean very much so in turns, it is a very tight suspension. It does great on bumps and railroad tracks with no bouncing. If you want a really smooth pillow like ride this is not the car for you. But if you would like to hug the turns and such I strongly recommend the EURO.
-It is pretty powerful. If you need to go somewhere. You definately can.
-Gas mileage is so-so. I average 18-20 City, and 23-30 Highway. Big difference. That is my one complaint is that gas mileage could be better.
-My Lumina is Medium Grey Mettalic. After 14 happy years the paint still shines. THe only problem is that the red details in the moldings and such have faded.
-Car shifts very smooth.
-It is irritating that the car must be going at least 45 mph before it can shift into 4th gear. If this was different, odds are the gas mileage would be much better. It is also very easy.
-I have 16" Aluminum wheels, they look great.
-The interior is firm and comfortable, but not much lumbar support for long trips.
-I had keyless entry installed on this car it is a MUST have.
-This car has 163K miles on it. It could easily go 163K more.
-Great Car.
11th Feb 2006, 17:37
WOW. A 13 year old, 120,000 mile car that had needed mechanical repairs?
Unbelievable!