Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Fuel Efficient - 1997 Chevrolet Lumina
  By KaiserM715 - January 4 - 4:10 pm

  This car was purchased used with about 24k miles and currently has about 96k. This has been a very fuel efficient car , better than many smaller cars. Has been pretty reliable (have replaced alternator at about 36k, replaced water pump at 75k and had intake manifold gasket replaced under warranty at about 73k).The only other items replaced have been normal wear items (brakes, hoses, belts, etc).

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  good car - 1997 Chevrolet Lumina
  By nich617 - April 24 - 2:00 am

  I have had this car since we bought it in 97. The reliability of this car is great. I have only had a few problems with it and they were expected as the car gets more use. It is comfortable and there is a lot of room for a sedan.

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  a good car once you replace everything! - 1997 Chevrolet Lumina
  By cmwegeren - April 5 - 2:00 am

  the lumina has great pick-up, considering that I live by a busy highway and need excelleration! (good for a v-6). However this only comes after extensive repairs to the new motor, new rotors, new water pump, and 3 new alternator(2)[ I give 1 to the system I later installed at the end after i was finacially able to afford to buy accesories ]

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  Great Car from point A to point B - 1997 Chevrolet Lumina
  By Der5kss - April 4 - 3:00 am

  If youre looking for a quality car to get you there and back, look no further. The standard Lumina with a 3.1 L engine and decent fuel economy (28 mpg highway) is a reliable, conservative car. It is not sporty and it is not an exciting car to drive, but my 1997 Lumina has never failed me. It gets from one place to another with no problems, the power is decent (but a more powerful 3.4L and 3.8L engine can be found on other cars of this model), and it is comfortable enough for a family of 4 or 5. If you buy a Chevrolet Lumina as a family or business car you will be satisfied with the low-maitenance relationship and you will not regret this investment.

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  Strong reliable workhorse - 1997 Chevrolet Lumina
  By bralwel - April 1 - 2:00 am

  I have 190,000 miles on my 97 Lumina. It has served me well and very reliable during that whole time. I have only replaced a water pump and one alternator. I finally have to rebuild teh motor at 190,000 miles which I am now doing. I expect another 150,000 miles from this sturdy car

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  Nice car for the money - 1997 Chevrolet Lumina
  By Manifesto11 - March 31 - 2:00 am

  This is a very nice car overall. Very spacious and comfortable. At 110,000 miles, the engine feels strong and sounds healthy, but has some delay when you push on the gas (it goes away if you use premium fuel). I had to replace the head gasket at 75,000 miles and have gone through several problems with the cooling system. Electrical system still works well. Glove box, both sun visors, and center counsole all dont work right because of cheap plastic parts. With this being said, the reliability is much better than any other american car that Ive owned. Not quite as fancy as an Accord or Camry, but this cars at a fraction of the price.

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  Great Quality, Solid Built GM Product - 1997 Chevrolet Lumina
  By bbobb - January 4 - 2:00 am

  Good car. Needs turning circle improvement and better seats with support. Great quality, solid built GM product.

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  Excellent 97 Lumina - 1997 Chevrolet Lumina
  By ldg - October 31 - 2:00 am

  I bought this car used with 32,000 miles on it. It now has 114,000 miles and has been a great car. Only the alternator has been replaced. Normal brake work on Luminas - no surprise. I am very satisfied with this car - very few problems and now has 114,000 miles!

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  Nice car - 1997 Chevrolet Lumina
  By zees - July 2 - 2:00 am

  Intake manifold gaskets went at 66000. Apparantley the Chevy and others now use plastics gaskets for v6 and v8s. Maybe they will get it right in another ten years. Also fuel sendign unit broke, cost $880 at dealer to fix. Only good news is next time Chevy pays for the parts (lifetime warranty on replacement parts) But the car has been more reliable than my previous Accord.

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  My Lumina Experience - 1997 Chevrolet Lumina
  By It sucks yall - February 6 - 2:00 am

  I love it! It has the power to pass and the space to seat 6 all in a tidy little almost art deco package that looks much much better than the previous models.