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Geoffrey writes:
1996 Chevrolet Lumina 4 Dr LS Sedan Review
ProsAffordable, reliable, relatively cheap to maintain Conshas problems relatively regularly
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Excellent — Accelerates and handles well, but lacks overall speed. Exterior looks leave much to be desired. The Lumina is interesting to drive, and gets reasonable gas mileage for being 12 years old. Thus far maintenance hasn't been too much of a nightmare. Quality could be better, as it has had a right side pull since I got it.
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Nunya writes:
1996 Chevrolet Lumina 4 Dr LS Sedan Review
ProsReliable, supurb handling, excellent and quiet ride, trouble free ConsThere are NO systemic problems that I know of; I've only replaced small bolt-on stuff before the intake manifold actually caused me to break bolts free from the main block. That does not even count, IMO. 
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Best Driving & Handling, Most Trouble-free And Quietest Car I've Ever Owned! — With high-end Goodyear All-weather passenger tires, this car rides like it's on rails! Instant and accurate "feedback" from the excellent rack&pinion steering; absolutely perfect suspension; and more than adequate acceleration and braking easily puts this car at the very TOP of the fine performance heap on a poor-mans budget. I could not be happier! After 115,000 miles, I developed a small external leak in my intake manifold gasket that affected the milage, and slowly leaked away my coolant on the OUTSIDE of the engine.. not into the oil-pan. I went ahead and regasgeted everything from the Intake manifold gasket to the top of the stack.. and had SIGNIFICANT gains in power, milage, and quietness... not to mention, the leak is gone! Owner for 11 years, 0 months Miles Driven per Year:13,000 | ||
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Robert writes:
1996 Chevrolet Lumina 4 Dr STD Sedan Review
Prosamerican, V6, gas mileage, trunk space Consinterior, still only a V6, FWD
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1996 Chevy Lumina — Its a car. Plain and simple. It has a V6 but gets decent mileage and isnt slow...or fast. Drive train feels solid but interior is built to a much lower standard. Suspension is above average and brakes are good. Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Devynne writes:
1996 Chevrolet Lumina 4 Dr LS Sedan Review
Prossafe family car, when you get the right engine. ConsDONT GET A 3.4 liter
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Ehhh. — we had the 3.4 liter, which was not a good engine. the situation was this; if you had the 3.1 it's this prob. if you had the 3.8(i think) it's this prob. but if you had the 3.4 its a long list of things and it wasnt cheap. Primary Use: Family transportation | ||
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Seth writes:
1996 Chevrolet Lumina 4 Dr LS Sedan Review
ProsGood for going to work, or the the store ConsMay need many repairs
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Overall An Acceptible Car — The chevy Lumina is a decent car for work or school driving. Bought this car with 37,400 miles now has 49,700. The car handles good, but has slow acceleration. Gas mileage is between 20-25mpg. Problems that I have had where with the lower intake gaskets leaking happend twice, and I have replaced the front brakes. This car also uses synthetic motor oil. I would only recomend this vehicle to people who know how to fix cars since this vehicle is known for some engine problems, and problems with the front suspension. Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Phil writes:
1996 Chevrolet Lumina 4 Dr LS Sedan Review
ProsLong distance commuting ConsIf you dont like big cars
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Ok Car To Get Around — Plain, long, heavy, yet tourqey not much going for it except for comfort. 3.1 engine makes good power, transmission is set up like a truck and the car drives like it. The seats are good though and thats about it. Primary Use: Family transportation | ||
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Casey writes:
1996 Chevrolet Lumina 4 Dr STD Sedan Review
Proscheap Consnot great gas mileage, transmission
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Good Reliable Car For The Most Part, Alot Of Passenger Room — needed new engine and transmission and ac compressor, gas mileage is ok vor a v6 with 19-21 mpg, performance acceleration is nice but cruise control is a pain, car is fun to drive as a v6, but does not have the g force feeling of a v8 Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Cole writes:
1996 Chevrolet Lumina 4 Dr LS Sedan Review
ProsStill runs ConsIt wont survive the winter
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Tony writes:
1996 Chevrolet Lumina Review
ProsFun to throw around ConsBrakes are not up to par with my preferences
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Its Great To Throw Around As Long As You Don't Mind The Weak Brakes — Fun to drive and handles great in the corners. Could use a little more acceleration power. Its a '96 so its starting to fall apart. Great gas mileage during the summer. The brakes need to be improved for my AWESOME driving style! Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Jason writes:
1996 Chevrolet Lumina 4 Dr LS Sedan Review
Prosthey never die!!! Consgas
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Its A Great Traveling Car!!! — performance- acceleration is alright, breaking is pretty good, abd handeling is good appearance is nice couple little dents but thats about all. interior is very nice for a 96' cost of ownership- the gas mileage isnt too bad, maintenance is east to keep up on and this car is pretty fun to drive. Primary Use: Commuting to work |
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