Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Awesome beginner drivers car - 1998 Chevrolet Lumina
  By mattfischel - February 8 - 5:50 pm

  This is a good great car for beginning drivers. A little tough to parallel park. Its a great car in the snow, also fun to drive in the snow on a with no traffic.

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  Mega miles and still going strong - 1998 Chevrolet Lumina
  By 240000 milesngoing - November 4 - 6:55 pm

  Canadian summers and winters - extreme. AC still running fine never used a block heater even at -40. Regular maintenance by neighbourhood mechanic. In past 9 years, gas tank, breaks twice, muffler clamp, tires, and recently a ?gasket? that meant the whole engine had to come apart... $850...not bad for 9 years...Honest. Had everything except sunroof...styling now out of date, but was there in 98. Its like my fathers car...a living room with plush upholstery. Bars starting to be felt in drivers seat...got a heat/vibrate cushion...now life is great again...

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  Very reliable automobile. - 1998 Chevrolet Lumina
  By Lee Mullican - March 15 - 11:59 am

  I purchased this car in April of 2001 with 28000 miles and it has been as reliable as one would want. I had the AC compressor replaced at 45000 and sans the typical maintenance this car has been a dream. Pickup is very good, handles bad weather (snow/rain) well and fuel economy is a solid 20MPG. My only issue with this is the steering ratio is really short.

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  Solid functional vehicle - 1998 Chevrolet Lumina
  By roscoe38 - September 19 - 7:54 pm

  I purchased the car w/ 28000 miles on it in 03. I put around 10000 miles a year on it. No major issues except for the intake gasket which I had to replace. Replaced mine at 58000 mis, cost me $500 plus. Other than that, nothing but the typical maintenance and upkeep. A solid ride, if rather bland, but performance is adequate. Inexpensive to keep on the road and has yet to fail me. Starts easily, runs well, decent on gas. Again, rather unspectatcular styling, but functional. Great choice for second car

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  Lumina, not flashy, but reliable - 1998 Chevrolet Lumina
  By Ken - May 31 - 4:05 pm

  I had this car for about 2 1/2 years with minimal problems. Gas mileage was good for a mid-sized car. I averaged 24- 26 mpg with mixed driving. It had 130k+ when I traded it. It had no leaks and was running fine. The car seemed very balanced and rode smoothly. I had no problems in the snow.

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  Great car, reliable as ever! - 1998 Chevrolet Lumina
  By Jeff Michaels - January 30 - 4:15 am

  I own a 1998 Lumina sedan and it has been in my family since it was brand new. It is holding up nicely! It now has 180,000 miles on it and still starts right up and drives smoothly! Exterior is still in great condition as well. No major problems have occured yet with it, this whole time! Just the minor, cheap routine repairs. This 3.1L V6 is awesome. Too bad Chevy quit assembling the 1995-2000 generation of Montes and Luminas.

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  Fun to drive, Love this car - 1998 Chevrolet Lumina
  By Dadwithkids - June 18 - 8:04 am

  We purchased this car for the handling, horsepower and price. It had 25,000 miles on it at purchase. Weve owned it since 1999, with no problems except brakes. With the sport tires this car drives like a sports car. At $200 each for tires, I purchased the cheaper Aquatread tires, dont do it. We finally need a bigger vehicle, and my wife doesnt want to give it up. It has been a great car for two kids, with a big trunk and enough separation in the backseat to keep the kids reasonable distance apart (a little less fighting).

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  Sporty and Basic - 1998 Chevrolet Lumina
  By Lumina Mom - February 10 - 12:33 pm

  I purchased this car for its safety ratings and its overall design. I did not want the "Soccer Mom" mini-van but on the other hand needed something big enough to get the job done. This car was it. It looks nice (rather sharp I think) I like the leather interior and the alloy wheels. I love the interior design for the most part. The major flaws are only one cup holder and the postioning of the ashtray (almost non existent). It is a little tricky with the brakes (abs) and I am having now problems with CV joints. Other than that, its great!

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  Not all bad - 1998 Chevrolet Lumina
  By coonhound001 - November 25 - 8:48 am

  Ive had this car for about 18 months it is not a race car, but fuel economy is good.(24-27mpg on avg) The only serious problem has been with the anti- lock brake system (sensor?) The ride and transmission are smooth. The exterior looks okay and is holding up well.

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  Excellent Car - 1998 Chevrolet Lumina
  By mellibean - August 16 - 2:00 am

  I bought this car thinking that I would just keep a year or two. It was a used car, but I love it. I usually drove Dodge vehicles and just lost my Stratus to a bad car accident. I have to say this car is wonderful. I intially thought it was a "Old lady" car. But its sharp even at its age. I have to say I lucked out it only had 15000 miles on it upon purchasing it. I think its a very sharp car. It had all the extras and even the rims are cool. I have had other Lumina owners say "wow" I wish I had all those options. It looks more like a Monte Carlo on the inside and it mentions that on the orignal sticker and the title.