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“1990 Lumina Euro Sedan”

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Nick5306 recommends this car
08/09/2008
Reviewing: 1990 Used Chevrolet Lumina 4 Dr Euro Sedan

Purchased by my parents in 1992 with low miles, second owner.  I began driving it when I turned 16 in 2000.

Considering what was being sold in the early 90s, it wasn't bad.  Rock solid engine (3100 series), generally reliable, with decent performance and lots of torque.  It had a nice throaty exhaust that was toned down in Luminas after the 1992 model year.  My only complaints were the tendency to rust along the rocker panels and poor build quality of the interior.  Luminas have a common problem with the dashes warping around the defroster vents.  A water pump and fuel pump needed replacing during the 4 years I drove it, but otherwise it had no problems.

Pros — Generally solid, cheap to maintain, decent performance for 1990
Cons — Poor interior quality, tendency to rust
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“Fun While It Lasted.”

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Brandon2264 recommends this car
03/31/2008
Reviewing: 1990 Used Chevrolet Lumina 4 Dr Euro Sedan

My mom's old car.  The 3.1 liter V-6 only had 135 hp, but it had plenty of immediately available torque so it felt more powerful than that, and the steering and brakes also had a satisfying sporty feel to them, and the engine sounded great too.  And one time on a long road trip, it got up to 30 miles per gallon at least once.  It had its problems from time to time, but we kept it until it had 200,000 miles.  Interior had plenty of room.  The main thing I didn't like about it is the seat belt rubbed against my neck.

Pros — Wonderful sporty feel and engine sound, surprisingly good gas mileage on highway.
Cons — Scared us one time when the throttle cable stuck and it accelerated uncontrollably.  Seat belt rubs uncomfortably against shorter drivers' necks.  Front wheel drive.
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“My First Car.”

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02/29/2008
Reviewing: 1990 Used Chevrolet Lumina 4 Dr STD Sedan

This Lumina came with a naturally aspirated 2.5 liter 4 cylinder engine.

Pros — None
Cons — Weak!
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“3.1l Mfi”

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Jerod7 recommends this car
02/11/2008
Reviewing: 1990 Used Chevrolet Lumina 4 Dr Euro Sedan

it has great engine. the 3.1L MFI (muilti port fuel injected)

Pros — the engine
Cons — the ride
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“Affordable”

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David3893 recommends this car
02/08/2008

Good car for the money, cheap transportation

Pros — Mileage and cost
Cons — older so some maintenance required
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“Not Too Shabby”

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Norm18 recommends this car
01/17/2008
Reviewing: 1990 Used Chevrolet Lumina 4 Dr Euro Sedan

It was my first car, so I had to love it, Got it for free, it was missing various parts, like the grill, a door panel, but it was still a very good car. Can't remember the performance of the car, but there was enough to get me ticket for speeding.

Pros — 3.1L engine, very common, so easy to find parts for it. Lots of room in the back seat.
Cons — Bit of a loud car, Mufflers tend to go quickly in them.
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“My First Family Car!!”

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Lana2 recommends this car
11/16/2007
Reviewing: 1990 Used Chevrolet Lumina 4 Dr STD Sedan

Beautiful red car!  mine had a spoiler which made it look better.. And they were driving Lumina's in NASCAR then!!

Pros — loads of room
Cons — 4 wheel disk brakes.. sucks to have to use the emergency parking brake.. especially when you forget to take it off.. oops!
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“Love It”

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06/16/2007

I LOVE MY CAR THE WAY IT DRIVES AND HANDLES.

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“This Van Drives Like A Car And Is Comfortable”

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Author recommends this car
11/06/2006

we bought our lumina van used. the van was in over all good shape and taken care of. i fell in love the first time i drove this vehicle. it handled so smoothly. i am a short small woman and it puts you right there,with the over large windshield, to see everything clearly.

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“Lumina Van Has Served Me Well.”

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Mom recommends this car
10/24/2006

Last night I hit a big deer with my 1990 Lumina APV van. Sob.  Love that van. It has always run well. What's not to like about driving a 16 year old car that always starts. I mean we've had our little problems over the years, but we're way out ahead. Believe it or not, I still have collision on it. The hood is cracked and has little tufts of fur coming out of it. Maybe a few Grateful Dead stickers will cover them up.  Anyhoo, probably won't get squat for it. I'm so sad. This has been a great vehicle to move our daughter in and out of college every year. I was hoping to get 2 more years out of it, then throw a party! They just don't make 'em like they used to.

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