1992 Chevrolet Lumina Euro review from North America
"Extremely reliable car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
ABS sensor replaced.
Front brakes replaced.
Dog-bone engine mounts blown.
Inner tie rod ends replaced.
Front struts replaced.
Blower motor replaced.
General comments?
This is the most reliable car I have ever owned, and it has been driven hard since I bought it. I originally used it for delivery, putting 100 miles a day on it in city traffic. Since we moved, I use the car to drive to and from work, about 160 miles a day.
On the highway I get 27-29 MPG at 75 to 80 MPH.
Mechanically reliable, but the way they designed access to some of the parts leaves much to be desired. Non standard, non replaceable bulbs to illuminate the climate controls - I asked the dealership, and they told me they usually sent out the whole unit to have the bulbs replaced.
Access to the blower motor is hard - under the dash, and the back bolt has little clearance, turning an easy job into a two hour task.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 224000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 266500 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Caprice |
| Date of Entry | 22nd March, 2003 |