1997 Chevrolet Lumina LS review from North America
"It performs fairly well, but for the more aggressive drivers you're going to want stiffer suspension"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Just had to have entire new brake pads and everything installed. The whole car shook when the brakes were pressed on and they also didn't really work. I think this was just the way my dad drove it though, not necessarily the car having problems.
General comments?
The car rolls really bad when taking corners at moderate speeds. It has really soft suspensions, we creates for a lot of movement when the brakes are pressed on quickly or when cornering. This car can really get up and go, I've never had a problem passing people in it. It does start to shake when you hit speeds of around 90 mph, so I wouldn't recommend going much faster than that. There is ample space in the backseat, and the stereo system isn't half bad. if you're short, this is NOT the car for you! I'm 5'2" and can't see at all when backing up or attempting to park. the pedals are also kinda far forward and if have to sit a little close to the steering wheel to reach. I got this car from my dad and even after all these years, it's still running perfectly fine.
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| I would buy another right now! |
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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? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 156000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 20th October, 2004 |