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“My Car”

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11/03/2008
Reviewing: 1996 Used Chevrolet Lumina 4 Dr LS Sedan

this car is not one of the best cars ever, it had over 210000 miles on it when i bought it though so its still pretty good. it has absolutly no power what so ever and it has some tranny problems. as for looks, its purple, what do you expect.

Pros — gets me around
Cons — no fun to drive
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Geoff469 recommends this car
10/26/2008
Reviewing: 1996 Used Chevrolet Lumina 4 Dr LS Sedan

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.

Pros — Affordable, reliable, relatively cheap to maintain
Cons — has problems relatively regularly
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“Some What Fun”

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frogman recommends this car
07/09/2008
Reviewing: 1996 Used Chevrolet Lumina 4 Dr LS Sedan

it  is  o.k.    had  to  have  major  work  done   ac  could  be  better  and  needs  better  gas  mileage over  all  not  to  bad a  car   has  over  200,000  mile  on  it   

Pros — comfortable   easy   to  get  in and  out  of   has  good  room  
Cons — ac   fan switch   need  work   and   needs  better  gas  mileage  
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06/23/2008
Reviewing: 1996 Used Chevrolet Lumina 4 Dr LS Sedan

old but Its enjoyable to drive

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“Lumina”

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Dustin1094 recommends this car
06/18/2008
Reviewing: 1996 Used Chevrolet Lumina 4 Dr LS Sedan

It gets 28mpg, and is reliable...nuf said

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“Great Car”

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Denise199 recommends this car
04/25/2008
Reviewing: 1996 Used Chevrolet Lumina 4 Dr LS Sedan

I have owneD Chevy's most of my life and besides a few unexpected expenses  this one is the most comfortable and easiest to handle that I have owned and am surprised with the great gas mileage,   I get around 30 to 34 miles to the gallon.  
Whether it be going just 6 miles or 160 miles and this is at an ave. speed of 60 mph.

Pros — dependability
Cons — the recent large repairs
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“Great Family Car”

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Robert2499 recommends this car
03/28/2008
Reviewing: 1996 Used Chevrolet Lumina 4 Dr STD Sedan

This was a superb car for our family it was great until we were rear-ended. It endured several trips between salt lake city UT and Milwaukee WI. It handled the mountains with ease. Had the power to deal with most situations.

Pros — Size, looks, Fun to drive.
Cons — Correct replacement of the sparkplugs meant moving the engine.
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“Grandma Wagon”

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Anton88 recommends this car
03/15/2008
Reviewing: 1996 Used Chevrolet Lumina 4 Dr LS Sedan

was fast and reliable. good on gas too.

Pros — Cheap to have.
Cons — not something you would pick your girlfriend up in.
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“Its A Car”

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02/27/2008
Reviewing: 1996 Used Chevrolet Lumina 4 Dr STD Sedan

nice car to have

Pros — its a car
Cons — its a car
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“Crash-tested Twice By Yours Truly.”

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Christopher1127 recommends this car
02/04/2008
Reviewing: 1996 Used Chevrolet Lumina 4 Dr LS Sedan

Only had broken legs in each crash.

Pros — Very roomy ;)
Cons — I crashed it.
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