1993 Chevrolet Lumina Z34 review from North America
"Good, but fuel economy could be better"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Distributor shaft seal failed causing major oil leakage. One liter every 1000 kms initially (previous owner never told me - lucky I found out or else I'd have blown my engine) ; one liter every 200 kms before I got it fixed - which costed me $500. Now it leaks one liter every 2500 kms - better. Buyers of cars with this 3.4 DOHC should be ware!
Alternator died at 130,000 kms.
Recently I got only 14 mpg (20L/100km) Though, if I do a lot of highway driving I can get 20 mpg.
General comments?
This car handles very well and is relatively fast. Suprisingly, though, I once raced a 1996-9 Cavalier Z24 with standard and it was just as fast. If you want performance and less fuel consumption, consider the Cavalier though I heard the engine is failure prone and the car is no better.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4L DOHC Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 135000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Buick Century |
| Date of Entry | 3rd March, 2003 |