The starter was replaced under warranty.
The brakes have been replaced four times in 90,000 miles! That's a serious pain in the neck, but not too much of a budget buster.
The service engine soon light has been coming on over the past year. The dealer fixed it once. The next time, the light didn't come on for them. I just continue to drive since it seems to be running fine.
The engine runs hot. Heavy traffic and long stop lights send the temp meter soaring.
The paint on the hood and trunk lid faded very early on. The dash warped too.
It doesn't match up to the fit and finish or reliability of my Mazda. Still, it's a cheap car to buy and operate.
I bought my '93 white Lumina (133,000 miles) about 9 months ago for only $2000.
Problems:
The driver's side door hinge, which is bolted to the front post, is rusting out. The door will have to be removed to make the repair. The dash board is all curled up. Also, when I first got the car, the engine seemed to run hot. A coolant line rusted out and the antifreeze was always running low. I had the line replaced, along with the thermostat & hoses, and flushed the system. Problem resolved.
I had to replace the front rotors and the rear pads. And I had the A/C retrofitted with a new refrigerant. In ended up spending an additional $1200, which is about what I expected.
Results:
The 3.1L engine runs like a banshee! It accelerates exceedingly well. And I just love the throaty sound of the exhaust. It sounds totally robust without being too loud.
I drive the car every month from Chicago to Columbus. It rides and handles very well. A total of $3200 for this ride was well worth it!
Tom.
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