1992 Chevrolet Lumina Z32 review from North America
"Runs fine after some TLC"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Timing belt was halfway gone before it showed any problems with running. The only clue was when I put my ear near the belt, I heard a soft rubbing sound. I thought it was a pulley on the belt rubbing with the wheelwell. So I took the belt off, and the computer, the coolant and the intake off. IT TAKES TIME. And overall cost me 350 dollars, and I need another car for about 2 weeks.
All this is to say; if you are going to buy a 3.4 Lumina, you never want to change the timing belt, EVER!
General comments?
I have had this car for 3 months now and it is a good car. The one I got was in GREAT condition, the original owner (that's right, only one other owner) never took it out in the winter! The body might as well be new! And the shocks are still in great condition.
Only problem I have ever had with the car is the timing belt, and after that I never want another one to come up.
The motor is just too big for the bay, and it's crazy hard to change my back 3 spark pugs.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1992 |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4 dual twin cam Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 90000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 95000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford F150 |
| Date of Entry | 11th September, 2008 |