Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Love my 1999 LUMINA LTZ - 1999 Chevrolet Lumina
  By kenl56 - April 28 - 9:13 am

  I ordered my 1999 Lumina LTZ from GM built to my personal specs. Fully loaded. I had only four problems: 1. Alternator went out after 3 years 2. Switch for the automatic windows went out after 6 years 3. I was told my gas line needed replacement after 11 years (Maybe yes or maybe no) 4. When I floor the car the AC fan slows down ( No big deal since it rebounds after a few seconds) Other than that I have had no other problems. Every time I consider replacing my Lumina I back off asking myself, "WHY". I never had the engine tuned, I change the Oil every 10000 miles whether it needs it or not. The tires get expected life. The Body is in excellent shape minus a couple of parking lot dings

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  Decent Car - 1999 Chevrolet Lumina
  By nc3e - February 11 - 3:04 pm

  We purchased this car almost 8 years ago, and it has been very reliable over the years. The engine runs strong, although it isnt the most powerful engine out there. It gets better fuel mileage than I anticipated, and with 189,000 miles on the clock, there are no interior rattles or squeaks and no exterior rust. Recently, we have had problems with the vehicle overheating and the coolant leaks at various places (gaskets are rotting). The steering and suspension can be a little frightening, at highway speeds there is noticeable vibration and grip around turns isnt good, even for a car of this size. Brakes always feel weak, even when replaced, and will begin to pulse on long trips.

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  Good for the money, cheap transportation - 1999 Chevrolet Lumina
  By Brandon - January 3 - 12:22 am

  I bought this car at 17 for $1700, and I have to say, its held up decently. It had been sitting for four years in a garage mostly, so I had to replace the coils, plugs, and flush the fuel system, but afterwards it ran pretty well. The 3.1 has decent torque (gets real slow past 45-50 MPH), the MPG is decent for as big a car as it is (Im guessing 25 average, 27 absolute tops), and Ive yet to do any big replacements (AKA Mechanic). Note, it has one cup holder, and its crap. An Arizona can snapped right through it one day. If it werent for the poor exterior condition mines in (I got hit a couple times, no payout), I could be convinced to like it. Beware, handles American (AKA terribly)

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  Great Car for the Money - 1999 Chevrolet Lumina
  By BentCoinReturn - December 13 - 9:56 am

  Ive had this car for over two years and have only changed the oil until today. The original rad is rotting at the bottom and starting to leak... thats not too bad for a 10-year old car. The only com[plaint I have with this vehicle is the unusually wide turning radius... My 2001 Grand Prix turned a lot tighter than this...

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  My ex Government Lumina - 1999 Chevrolet Lumina
  By Chris - December 3 - 11:11 pm

  I bought my Lumina at a government surplus auction, it had 68k/mi and now has 88k/mi. I was very satisfied when I first drove it,and I still am. It still starts with the flick of the key, idles and runs very smooth with smooth shifting and good acceleration. Steering response is very good and radius is average. I like the brake action from the pedal but think the stopping distance is a little on the far side. I normally get 20mpg city/highway and after fueling up and taking a road trip I got an amazing 29mpg despite doing hard accelerations and 80mph most of the way. I did have the intake manifold gasket replaced, which I was told common on these cars, with other normal stuff.

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  love my lumina! - 1999 Chevrolet Lumina
  By chevygirl - June 19 - 2:24 pm

  My lumina has almost 122 thousand miles on it and is a 99 model. I have never had any problems about it except I have had to replace my spark plugs. Besides that I have my oil changed every 3-4 thousand miles and its still rolling. I only fill up with gas about once every week and a half. Its not a cool car but it gets me from a to b, and is very reliable!

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  Great Reliable Transportation - 1999 Chevrolet Lumina
  By luminalover - September 3 - 12:03 pm

  The Chevy Lumina is a great example of a reliable and well built American Automobile. It has decent power and fuel mileage. Even with 129,00 miles, it runs like a car with 50,000. Very solid and very safe. Paint still shines like new. Body does not dent easily. Interior is not fancy, but it holds up very well. Even has keyless entry on a 1999.

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  Gorman - 1999 Chevrolet Lumina
  By Gorman - October 4 - 1:18 pm

  Very satisfied with my Chevy Lumina. It is the easiest car ever to drive. Holds the road well. Have had only to do routine maintenance. Would really consider buying another Chevrolet product in the future.

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  Nice all Around car ! - 1999 Chevrolet Lumina
  By Randy C - August 7 - 8:13 pm

  My wife and I have had this car for 7+ years. It is the closest thing to being a perfect auto that I have ever owned. Way ahead of the imports! If GM still made them I would buy another.

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  Boring but dependable - 1999 Chevrolet Lumina
  By leroy - January 13 - 9:37 pm

  This car isnt hot or racy. Its not a luxury car but it cleans up well and just keeps on running. Now that may not seem like a lot to some folks but if youre tired of trips back to the dealership then this is your kind of vehicle. Ive owned a Lumina for four years and have nothing bad to say about it. My next car will be a little more appealing to the eye but I just hope it can come close to the 99 Lumina as far as reliability.