Well, when we first go the van, the transmission went on us. It cost $1,000 to fix, but being that we only paid $2,000 for it, it was still a steal. Due to the bad road conditions in NJ, we have had to get the front wheel bearings replaced ($500) and this was all in the first month (we bought from a dishonest used car salesman).
Now the only thing wrong with it is the power steering hose which needs to be replaced, but is not a costly repair.
However, since we fixed those things, a year ago, the Lumina has been extremely dependable. The inside has been easy to maintain, and what a comfortable ride the van offers. I have been told I drive it like a sports car, so that goes to show it handles and accelerates beautifully.
I have always been apprehensive about buying domestic cars. They have bad reputations for not being built as well as their foreign counterparts. However, this van was a great buy. We have gotten plenty of use out of it and expect to continue taking trips in it for years to come (really)!
I own two Chevy 92 Lumina APVs & 1 92 Olds Silhouette. I shipped them from various parts of the country as one owner vehicles. These are in my opinion the best idea GM ever had. They are easy to work on, dependable & the bodies can't rust. They have a great ride & are versatile for hauling people & cargo. I bought my first 92 Chev Lumina new & sold it at 10 yrs old & regretted it ever after. I bought these in 2007 as low mileage originals & just love them. I drive them daily after making a few needed repairs.
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