1997 Chevrolet Lumina review from North America
"Great car; awful paint problems"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
In agreement with other peeling paint Lumina owners.
Thought I'd mention that my beloved white '98 Lumina which I first leased and then bought, (won't do that again) had the same peeling paint problems as many others here.
I contacted General Motors, after getting NO help from my local dealer and they sent me a "lovely" letter with a $500 credit in case I should purchase another GM car within a year. No way, ever again!
I only have 47,000 miles on this car and I still love it, even though it looks like heck--got a kick out of the bird droppings mentioned in a previous post. But, I'm totally embarrassed riding around in this unsightly mess, so my next car will be a Hyundai--sooner rather than later.
General comments?
This car has been a treat for me all the years I've had it, and it's only been maintained by my local dealer, so everything was always up to snuff. But, the peeling paint...that's a real disappointment. And, the fact that I am not alone is a real disgrace for General Motors.
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| A very dependable machine, with a good amount of response and room to fit your stuff |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
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| Most recent distance | 47000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 8th July, 2007 |