I have a '97 with 3.1 engine with 153,000 miles. Have replaced a couple of alternaotors, a starter, and intake manifold gasket among other regular maintenance items. Car is still running strong.

I have a 96 with a 3.1l engine and its has 191,865 and still goin strong. I havent had to replace anything major yet just your basic maintenance. And the car still looks in great condition.

My baby, Natalie, is a 1993 Lumina Euro with the 3.1L 60* VIN T V-6 (LHO) and she just turned 202,152.8 miles. Not bad considering when I bought her for $750 last July, she had four bald tires (two of them flat), her tranny fluid was brown and the oil was a semi-solid. It's amazing how people treat cars and how much work it takes to fix them after they change owners. But the best part is that Natalie still has the juice to spin her rubber for a good ten feet. :)

I have a 1990 3.1L with 106,400 miles and is a really awsome ride.

My 92 3.1 v6 has 186,700. just had topside rebuilt and replaced fuel pump. All in all super clean comfy ride. best of all getting about 23 miles to the gallon in town! not bad for a "free car" only paid 600 for the engine repair,50 for fuel pump, car was free!

I have a 93 with the dohc 3.4. She just turned 104,000 today. I just put a tranny in it last week on my drive way. LOTS OF FUN!!! Besides that, it isn't too bad since I have replaced everything else too.

98 3.1 with 128k.

Two words: VISOR CLIP!!!

About to replace those leaky intake gaskets and browsing the forums for insight on what to expect.

No repairs just maintenance.

Ditto on the visor clip.
My 98 LTZ 3.8l just turned 230K. I've replaced the tension pulley once and belt twice. About to replace the Multifunction switch (no stop lights on bottom but top working) and now the A/C compressor clutch is slipping. Can't complain though at 230K. Car still has plenty of power and looks great.

I bought a 96 with a 3.1, brand new. 100K and the only "breakdown" I had was the accessory belt shredding at 75K. The rear brakes also fell apart. Other than that, still a tight, strong running car.

I have a 90 with a 3.1. It's got over 246000kms. or 153000 miles on it and still going strong. I just found out it will even run with no oil showing on the stick, although it was getting a little bit of a tick to it. Huh, imagine that. ;)

1999 lumina, 37000 miles just got it 3 weeks ago. Love this car. Runs great. Great ride. Am gonna shop around to see if i could replace the intake gasket. If the cost is not to bad i will get it done.

91 Lumina APV 3.1 v6, 407k :D

99 3.1, turning 60k this month (I'm sure of it :P ). Before this, 91 olds cutlass 3.1, 189,984 when we sold it. No major problems with either 3.1....yet. I'm waiting for the intake to blow, but otherwise a strong running car.

'92 3.1 with 213,973 miles on it. I had a blown head gasket and replaced almost every sensor, the ECM, and some frayed wires. I hope to get another 213K out of it. They body looks almost brand new.

I got 142K I Had to Replace a Couple Sensors, TPS, O2 Sensor, CTS Sensor, I got Another IAC from Another Lumina, But i didnt need to do that lol, Brakes, Engine is Strong, i have a Leak From the Oil Drive Pump Seal or somthing like that but other than That Shes Been Very Good to me no BREAKDOWNS or engine probs smooth ride, maybe a new tranny in 6 months Well See!

red 1991 lumina Z34= =227,000 .

Black '99 Lumina LTZ. Just turned 90K. Solid except the sun roof. See post about that.

1991 Z34 =227,000 -the engine itself is still running strong.oh yeah i have had my share of problems with it mostly alternators 3 too be exact. and the timing belts and pulleys it runs on...2 sets of those.i have the local shop do that.there hard too get timed but he does it right..i just replaced the starter with a Delco. but when i dropped the frame in the front too get too it, i developed a small leak on the hose that runs the passenger side of the frame...it was rusty.. so i am glad it happened now instead of later...i have no idea where the back of that hose runs too...i presume that i will have too pull the engine ahead too get too it...any ideas where it goes into,on the rear of the engine? and also i noticed that the boot on the inner transaxle is split.

1994 Lumina APV 3.8 183k rebuilt tranny, nothing big on engine. :smile:

I have you all beat! I have a 92 lumina 3.1 with 303,000 on it. Rebuilt the engine at 275,000. What have I replaced? Water pump, Alternator, Intake manifold ( water outlet corroded into manifold - dissimilar metals), AC compressor (3 times), Fuel pump 3 times (always replace with a delco brand- Brand X pumps fail after 6 mos. with oxy- blend fuels), water level sensor (corroded), struts (all), This car is notorious for bad brakes!, rear fiberglass suspension spring. Looks like the engine will outlast the seats and dash board! Oh well....It still runs like new! Can't believe the transmission is still running smooth. Change the fluid often!!! :lol2:

91 Lumina Euro Sport 403 000 miles = 650 000 km.

Nothing major done to the engine. Burns no oil

1995 Lumina 3.1L 140k
Headgasket went at 120k, radiator rodded out, so many new parts even catalytic converter.
Still running good.

I have a 92 LHO Lumina 3.1, and it has about 205,000 miles. Not running right now for some reason, but I did an engine swap after the timing chain broke in the old engine. POS.

1990 lumina sedan

2.5 4 cyl with 427.693 miles on it

had one oil change in last three yrs

one muffler and everything else is original

I got a 92' Eurosport with a 3.1L with 143K and the only major probs I have had with her is the compressor clutch...It kept on tearing up belts so after 3 of those I decide to just pull the whole thing out(I know I could have got one from a junkyard for like 60 bucks but I lived in cold michigan when I did it so I didn't see the need)....I tried forever to find the pully out a Lumina that didn't have a/c but couldn't find one so I just got a pully to fit the serpentine belt and bolted that on one of the bolt holes for the compressor....I did bust one of the super corroded coolent lines when pulling the compressor but I juse cut a few feet of the corroded part out and clamped some heater hose on it....Other than that and the alternator which was no biggie shes been pretty good to me.....

I have a 1993 3.1 with 150,215 on it. although it runs strong it loves to stall and make me wait 7 to 15 minutes between starts and does this constantly for about and hour and then after an hour it usually runs fine...but when it isn't too busy stalling it runs like a champ.

97 lumina

just rebuilt engine at 83,000

I have a '97 with 3.1 engine with 153,000 miles. Have replaced a couple of alternaotors, a starter, and intake manifold gasket among other regular maintenance items. Car is still running strong.

I have a '95 / 3.1L with 160K. I have also replaced the alternator and intake maniflod gasket. Other than that, it has been a very good car.

'93 Lumina Euro 3.1 coupe. 94K miles on it, but ill be damned if someone rolled that bitch back a few hundred thousand miles on the odometer, at least thats what it runs like. not too bad, just starting it is a pain in the ass.

97 Lumina LS(not sure) 3.1 59,000 miles on it, just bought it, however and the service engine light keeps going on for a day then off for a day, and right before it turns off, I get a gust of hot air through the vents. Also it needs new coolant and I don't know how to change it. However I love the way it drives, and the engine is so so quiet. Please also look for my 2 other posts and reply to them if you like. would be awesome.

93 3.1 Euro Sedan, 130,000 Miles. Runs Like A Champ. K&n Air Filter, New Struts All The Way Around, New Fuel Pump And Filter, Full Tune Up Every Fall W/premium Plugs And Wires. Did Get The Tranny Rebuilt Back In March Of 04. Dosent Seem To Pick As Good As It Used To, However Still Runnin Good. Bought It 3yrs Ago For 3 Grand. Had 87,000miles On It A Time Of Purchase. Chevy Rocks!!!!!

i have a 94 lumina apv 3800 v6
just turned 150.000 still runs great had to replace my egr valve and sometimes it dont want to start up right away i think my fuel pump is going out lol but its been a great van has been through hell and back........

My baby is a 94 Z34 with the 3.4l DOHC and it has not even hit 75k yet. no mojor problems at all yet... and is def a fin ride. and i can testify to the laying of rubber for over 10 ft...

1996 lumina 3.1

173,000 miles

Since I purchased it in 2000, i've replaced the battery, alternator, power window guts on the driver window (PAIN IN THE ASS). The radiator, transmission & engine all LEAK oil/coolant! Yay.

'97, 116,000, 1 battery, 1 water pump, 1 serp belt, 1 set of plugs. Regular service (synthetic oil, w/Slick 50 every 50,000), no problems. Uses no oil, leaks nothing. Everything works perfectly. Best car I've ever owned. "Check Engine" light comes on about every three months, we go for a 90 mph blast for a few miles, light is gone.

my winter beater is a 91 with 225k, no major problems. bought it for $100, someone thought a plug was stuck in the head during a tune up and needed a tear down to fix. I got the plug out and have been driving it since. doesn't use oil, gets 25+ mpg and drives excellent. The only thing I've done is put brakes on it.

91 3.1L euro, 190,000k (119,000m)

Cost me $2100 CDN last January, a little overpriced considering how many things I've done to it. Never saw it in the daylight until after I bought it (shopping for cars after work in january in Alberta is not the best time). When I did see it in the light of day I realized it had been fairly badly abused by it previous owners. But the handling and acceleration were what pulled be into the buy, and I have since fallen in love with it for these reasons. The cost of repair was mostly in time rather than money anyway.

99 Lumina LTZ. Black, leather, sun roof. Surprised me how quick the little beast was when we bought it. 95K now. Will give to my daughter once she starts driving. I guess I will have to fix that sun roof then.

my 97 Lumina is just about to cross over into the 100K mile mark

The only things I have replaced are a fan belt, water pump, added a can of r134-a refigerant and the master switch thing for the power windows, and a new hood after some idiot literally backed his raised 4-Runner on top of my Lumina and then had the nerve to drive off leaving me screaming:swear:at the top of my lungs

(and the regular maintenance stuff aswell)

It still goes strong and I drive the hell out of that thing day in and day out

ive got a 1994 z34 with about 65,000 miles on it .it runs great but dosnt want to get up and go off the line?

I have 1990 3.1 Euro with 219,459 on it, but sadly, it blew a head gasket and while in the process, the block cracked where the gasket failed. In over 100,000 miles before that, however, I only replaced the alternator and performed gen. maintenance. I got a new engine for free though, and it's back running strong again!

2001 sedan with 45,000, regular maintenence only, still runs as strong as ever.

I got 220,000 on my 1990 baby! Runs very good... excellent highway car, crappy city car.

Only major problem is that there is always a gas smell when engine running... and no, it's not the evaporator...

i've got a 94 lumina (Currently not running) and i've got 245k on the original engine and tranny

but the suspension is shot to hell. i feel like i am gonna bounce right outta my friggin car!

i got a 94 Lumina Euro with 105,5xx on the original drivetrain. Replaced all hoses, alternator(twice), fuel injectors, battery, all new brakes. thats about it.

Still runs strong!!! not to mention, every body panel, paint, clear coat, glass is original

90 lumina euro 152,xxx miles

I have a 92 Lumina Euro Coupe 3.1 that had 65,000 miles on it when I bought it 2 and 1/2 months ago. Since then I have put over 5,000 miles on it and absolutely love this car. This is a great trip car....I've gotten 30+ mpg with it. Plus she is in Excellent condition. This car was a great buy :)

mine has 174,900 runnin good too


I need a glove box latch anyone got one??


Chris

I have a 1992 Lumina APV mini van. with the 3.8.
I just turned over 280,000 miles. This van has been great!!!

Many wisconsin winters and backroads under its drivetrain.
Only real problem is I have replaced 2 water pumps.
I need to replace some front suspension parts soon, but small price to pay. This car has the lowest $/mile ratio of any car/truck/van I've ever had.

body still looks great even with 2 teenage drivers having put a large number of miles on it.

Lumina 4dr 3.1 225,000.... and keep running
factory engine
i'm the second owner

some trouble, like general maintence... or whatever

99 Lumina LTZ, white. 105,000 miles. Looks great and runs well too.(has a rough idle once in a while)
Regualr maint stuff, brakes, plugs wires, filters etc. Biggest expense so far was alternator. Doing struts next.
Still has a alot of pep yet.

166,000 rebuilt transmission at 129,000 and on alternator, it still runs great.

1992 Euro Sedan 3.4L - 234,000 K - the orginal owner had beat on it pretty badly, but I nursed it back to near perfect health!!

1990 3.1 liter v6. replaced the head gaskets, put in new alternator, and am having a problem I can't identify the source of yet, has 161,000 miles on it. although I've only put 8k on it.

1991 3.1 V6 EURO, 195,000 miles. No major repairs so far (thank God), only regular maintenance stuff (brakes, plugs, wires, battery, tires). Ignition problems twice (ICM). Replaced strut cartridges and shocks plus the top bearings and a hub bearing (these were the most expensive but all together were below $300, including labor). I can still get 28 mpg on highway but I plan to buy a newer Lumina.

98. 120k miles.replaced: alternator, batteries, fuel filter (several) constantly adding injector cleaners... check engine light is on. Also replaced rotors, surpentine, a/c compressor, t. pulley, rear cylinders, a few more things.. can't remember. Car was very well behaved until about 1 year ago. Things have just been going one after another since. Previous fleet vehicle. Still love the hell out of the car... despite it's problems. They could've gave a better built interior. I don't beat it up... but it's starting to fall apart. Visor clips? Mine are screwed. They fall out. One won't clip back... and one does until you pull the visor back past a certain point.

91 Euro 2 door. 160k. Wisconsin salt has eaten the bottom drivers side rear quarterpanel. Replaced (so far): AC units (pump/condenser), strut assemblies, entire rear braking system, other than that just general maintenance. Probably one of the better cars I've ever owned. Had it for over 2 years and dropped less than $2k in repairs.

Have a little over 130k on a PD package one. Has been a good car, did a lot of maintainence when I first got it, apparently it became the parts car of the fleet. A lot of bad parts were put on it just prior to auction. Replaced the alternator, all 4 rotors, (wrong ones were put on it, the calipers kept blowing out, becuse of it)and all 4 tires. Runs great, 24 MPG up until now, check my post about the oil cooler.

i've got a 2001 lumina.. 50,000 miles. Still a baby..

never had a problem yet.. :)

140,000 on 91 lumina z34... 3.4L V6- engine runs strong... 5 speed trans sucks

I have a '98 LTZ with a 3.8 Series II engine and 128,000 miles on it. With the exception of brakes and tires and a battery, all I've done is regular maintenance. Come to think on it, I should do a tune-up....I've owned it (second owner) for about five years now and I've never done a tune-up. She's still running strong (knock wood).

Mines a 95 3.1 with 182K. Rebuilt tranny at 170k...locking converter gave out, otherwise normal wear. No oil consumption to speak of, but seems to have a couple of the common probs listed in this forum.

93 Lumina Euro, torch red, still a hot car with 260K miles, Everything ORIGINAL, I've ran mobil 1 synthetic since 100K. Valvoline Maxlife trans fluid, and still never have had to replace anything under the hood except spark plugs. On the otherhand, the car has been in a handfull of accidents, so every body part has been replaced at least once! Still a strong runner, so I keep fixing her up!

1994 Lumina APV 3.8 183k rebuilt tranny, nothing big on engine. :smile:
hi how is your milage on your lumina.. I just bought a 1992 and would like to know
thank you
Kat

I have a 1991 Torch Red Euro 3.1 Sweet car, i gave her a nice cold air intake. Makes her sound deep. i love hitting the high rpms on the freeway hehe.

She has 141k miles. almost up to 142, Engine and trans are orig. shes been a high idling a lil lately, and a small amount of lurch, which it doesnt do it all the time. which is fine as long as its not during a important time lol.

The car was in a accident before i ever had it, some retard backed into it and messed up the rear passenger door and fender. both replaced and all. couldnt tell the difference.

The car leaks Tranny fluid, which i thought maybe it was a loose tranny pan, so i tightend the bolts up a little bit. and i still get drips. The orig owner (my neighbor and like family) said that the Tranny pan gaskets need to be replaced, and that the oil pan gaskets are the same. And im not paying a mechanic $400 to drop my engine to change a $10 part lol.

i also got the dash curling, on the top, and a lil bit of curl on the middle section :( and my headliner falls pretty bad. There is a nice sound system in her, and i got some HID lights :)

shes turning into my American heavy chevy heh.

I really want to get a 1993 Black Grey or Torch Red Z34. I love those cars. I test drove one, just like my lumina, But faster, turns better, and O so much nicer. With the dual exhaust, Flows :) i really want one. i just want to get $13k buy a 93 Z34 5speed, and have that extra 10k for a new Paintjob but orig color code and pinstriping emblems etc. Flows, Interior redone, something besides cloth, NASCAR WHEELS!!!! lol i would so do that if i could here in cali. engine and tranny both rebuilt with warrantys Super charger :)

now i would be a happy guy if i could have that. dont need the super charger, but i can wish!

I have a 98 Lumina 3.1 with 180,000. Nothing replaced other than tires, spark plugs, wires, cap, rotor, filters, etc. Runs great except for tranny problem - but thats on another thread

1992 Lumina = 301 KM

1993 Z34 is 155,555 today after work!!!!

GO Z's!!!!

I got a 97' white lumina with 130,000 miles on it and its been in two crashes, one of which snapped the rear left tire off it. Its gone through two alternators.

I have 140,000 miles and have replaced the EGR valve, the transmission and power steering rack and now the fuel pump needs replacing. I'm beginning to think I have a lemon. :mad:

I have 97 Lumina 3.1-LS.... 208,000 miles on it. till now, i have installed the PCV Valve, MAP sensor, new compressor and accumulator, and cleaned the intake and put new gaskets with a K&N filter.

when i have bought this car, i was getting 17 mpg, and after all the parts/cleaning, i am getting 24 mpg with a/c in the city.

glad to have that average. the engine is still perfect so no worries.

this is my very first post...

My 97 Lumina (bought used) has 132,000 miles on it and I just put it in the garage today... think it may have a leaking intake gasket :(

Let's hope it doesn't cost much to fix it...I really love my Lumina. I had a 95 Lumina and it had 110,000 on it when it met it's demise...due to accident...not of my doing. I love my Luminas...people thought I was crazy to buy a used Lumina with all the new vehicles out there but I have to admit...this car rides wonderful, very little repair to them (fingers crossed) has schwoop to it when accelerating...all the things I want!!

Got a 97 lumina with 133k miles on it... it's the 3.1L engine...

Works great but had to change the alternator on it (what a pain)

'93 3.1 I bought her new. 115k. Getting ready to pass it on to my son. A little rough on the outside and needs a little maint. on the inside but she just got new shoes and alignment. She still rides nice. :smokin:

hmmmm which of my 2 (soon to be 3) Lumina's do I quote? My '97 is just about to turn 50k and I'm checking the oil and water weekly waiting for the intake to go bad. However, my '90 with the 2.5 litre 4 banger has just over 315k on the odometer. I bought the car 2.5 years ago with 252k on the clock and paid a whopping 200 bux for her. Now some 60k+ miles later, I'm donating it to my kids for their use. Only problem with car so far? Had to replace the steering column because the ignition cylinder locked up on me, and I paid a shop to throw some new struts on the rear. Past that, she runs like a bear. However, the 315k on the clock is misleading. Person I bought her from replaced the engine at 195k according to the records he gave me when I bought the car. No idea on if it was a new engine or a junkyard engine with miles already on it. At best case scenario, THIS engine has 130k on it, and uses virtually no oil.

My Lumina APV has 240,xxx it has issues but it was free.

i have a 93 euro sedan. just turned 160,000 today. i got it 3 years ago at 104,000. ive replaced the rear brakes 3 times(calipers, pads, and rotors), the front brakes twice(same as rear), struts when i first bought her, oil pump drive shaft seal, that stupid composite coupling that screws into the intake manifold(oh, yes...i had loads of fun with this one), outer tie rods, and just regular maintenance. she still runs great, but aint that pretty(large amounts of paint missing...yes, its white). shes the best car ive ever owned but im thinkin about getting a new car...

I first got on this site to see who else had the miles I have on my car. I have a 1992 Lumina euro 3.1 coupe Red,with 354,000 miles on it. I drive 1 hour to work and 1 hour home 6 days a week. Original engine and transmission. It doesn't burn any oil and runs great. I have repaired little things along the way but the major stuff has never failed yet. I am going to try to get to 400,000 and then take it from there. wish me good luck.

Good luck, I was just given a lumina that has 288,000 on it but i am having problems with it right now hopefully I can get it resolved.
Help (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=461061)

96 with 3.1=138,000 miles, have had to replace upper manifold gasket; 98, same engine, 130,000 miles, replaced upper & lower manifold gaskets....not cheap! Also, seemingly unsolvable AC problems on the 96, so I gave up on it, it got too expensive for no results.

Otherwise, just routine stuff like alternator, turn signal switch, electric window switch cluster.

'92 Sedan, 3.1, about 125k miles.
I've replaced the muffler (with a Flowmaster) and put in K&N intake, other than that just little things, general upkeep.
Did have to get an oil leak fixed when I got the car a year ago, the plug where a distributer would go had come out... leaked about a quart of oil every week or two.
Other than that, I love the car and it's never given me any trouble. It's a good blend of power, reliability, and comfort. Something I can get quick starts out of (0-60 in 9.5 for an old sedan ain't bad) but still take road trips in comfortably.

92, 3.1, 163,000

Only problems I have had, is ignition went out (replaced), and now the turn signal switch is smoking, and the bearings need to be replaced (fixing all that this weekend), other than that, I can't complain about a free car :)

1996 Lumina Apv 3.4L / V-6 with 114,000...did recently own a 1994 Lumina APV 3.8L / V-6 that had 237,00 before I junked it.

about 240000

my lumina has 68,456 miles

72,000 mi on my wifes 97 w/3.1L.
Set in my dad's garage approx 2 yrs and he did not drive it much.
Replaced alt and battery and tires.

1992 3.1 86,000 miles and she just made a trip of almost 3000 miles and then decided she didn't love me no more and wont start

My baby Lindsay, just turned 180,00 today. She's a 9C1 edition (they didn't make many of them) with a 3.8 V6. Still has the power to outrun just about anything off the line and can blow away EVERY honda and neon out there.

Wife's hotrod:
91 3.1 201, 000
new rack and pinion
fuel pump
power steering hose
alternator
other than the normal tune up and oil change items nothing

I have 90 Lumina 160,000 mi. Love this car!!!!

i have a 92 euro with 297,975on it

So why is there an ad here for honda body kits??

1997 lumina
115,500 miles
love it
only problems ever:
Alternator
Intake Gasket (under warranty)
Fuel Pump (w/ sending unit) $600 <--- OUCH

other than that - love the car

I have a '95 Lumina APV with 145,000 miles and it runs great. I have had to put some repairs into it but I love it. So far I have spent $600 for engine repairs, $700 for misc. repairs(replace broken door handles, brake job, oil change), and around $900 for front end repairs. I don't think that's too bad for a free vehicle.

149k on my 3.1 98, but i hope it lasts to well over 300k, and I get 27 mpg city which is great. Its white and I see hundreds of them everywhere, never ever seen a black one though with that body style.

only 170k on the lumina (that was) in my sig
needs a tranny though :(

I love driving mine, I get lots of looks because I don't think there are too many of them around here. I have only seen three or four other APV's on the road around my area. I love the way it handles the snow. Even with a heavy snowfall I can get out without having to wait for the plows.


149k on my 3.1 98, but i hope it lasts to well over 300k, and I get 27 mpg city which is great. Its white and I see hundreds of them everywhere, never ever seen a black one though with that body style.

my old 1991 lumina(unbadged) black on grey 3.1 V6 3speed half million befor be crashed everythign orginal engine and tranny only had a little stumble into reverse along with rear calipers

my 1993 lumina fully loaded power everything 3.1 V6 4speed 300,xxxmiles had a tranny(150miles),alt,starter,breaks,1 head light bulb,exhaust 3-4times,2 fuelpumps And a ECU and promm(long story behind that)


Brad

1997 Lumina 3.1
believe it or not it has 275,000 miles on it and the car runs GREAT!
the only problem is the signal switch, but i'll take my time to get it fixed

I have turn signal switch problems too. They won't shut off when you take a corner. No big deal, can take my time getting this fixed too as long as I remember to shut them off after I make a turn.

1997 Lumina 3.1
believe it or not it has 275,000 miles on it and the car runs GREAT!
the only problem is the signal switch, but i'll take my time to get it fixed

164,000 on my black 1997 base model. I just bought it 40 miles ago and it needs a bunch of little crap. Lots of burned out lamps on the instrument panel (AC, radio, fuel gauge), the fuel gauge is not reliable (see seperate thread on that), the turn signal switch works fine and the brake lights work fine, the panel between the taillights is coming loose, and the right front power window switch doesn't work going up.

117,200 on my wife's 1998 base model. It's perfect except for clearance damage to the driver's door and left front fender. And it's missing three of the chrome lug nut covers on a hubcap, plus one of those lugs has been changed for a plain lug nut so I need one threaded lug nut and three caps. She also has more chips and scratches than I do. Her turn signal switch is starting to fail, because when she signals for a left turn, the right brake light goes out. Yet for a right turn, the left brake light works. With no signal on, brake lights work fine.

Hers is maroon, mine is black, but mine was repainted in 2004 and washes up NICE. They are equipped almost the same. Mine has power mirrors and electric trunk release. Hers doesn't. Hers has a rear defogger and mine doesn't.

We're hoping they both last past the 62 weeks (her car) and 80 weeks (my car) that we're paying on them.

92 lumina 3.1 170,000

1997 Lumnia 3.1... 243122 miles on it...2 alts/waterpump/egr/radiator/harmonic balancer/tierods-outer/ and a recall to replace the rack and pinion...runs great still... looks decent(for Green) and oh some tires....lol...


MYX

My 1991 3.1L Euro has 208,000 and is going strong! This car is great, and when(if) it dies, I'll be looking for another one.

168,000 i wouldn't say going strong, more like going going almost gone :( it'd be in better shape if other people and deer stopped running into it. none of the accidents were my fault cuz one time, i wasn't driving when they hit a deer. another time a deer jumped into the side of my car. then someone backed their trailer hitch into me.

134k on the 92 (104k on engine, original owner said oil pump went out at 30k and was replaced under warranty), and 174k on the 91.

93 Z34 red 5speed with 27000 miles, 93 euro with 205000 miles. never touched either one of them except oil changes/trans filters. still get 29mpg on the 3.1L with original motor/trans. ONLY thing replaced was battery and spark plugs. Nothing but delco.

1999
3.1 engine
137,000 miles
no major problems until now.
please see my thread

1993 3.1, 150,000 miles. Replaced water pump and radiator plus regular maintenance. Runs great!

Well, I just purchased my first ever Chevy product(after saying I would never have one). 1996 3100V6 Lumina with 69,000 on the meter. My dad has had great luck with 'em so I thought I'd give it a try. Run's and drives great. Got the car for $2000 and it had brand spankin new Michelin's($127.00/a piece) all the way around. It was too good a deal to pass. I bet GM hates the fact that these things are lasting this long.

wow i didn't realize just how quickly i put miles on my car. in less than 2 months i've put over 2000 miles on my car just driving to school and around madison. it's at 170,178 right now

I have a 98 3.8 LTZ, 100,000k I love the car even though she is sitting in the driveway waiting for new head gaskets.

i have a 97 lumina with 235,000 miles on it. i paid $500 hundred for it at that time it had 183,000 miles on it. i had to replace the tension pulley and the belt. i also had to replace the transmission at 225,000 miles. other than regular service. the car runs strong. i bought the car from a friend he said his ex wife put sugar in the tank. i test drove the car it ran fine to me so i bought. never had to replace the engine. knock on wood.

Just turned 102k. Some of you may note that May 04 I had almost 60; I bought it with 52k. Yes, I put almost 50k in two years and some change.

Still kicks strong with a new waterpump and alt. Intake job done myself at 60k. Everything else is as I bought it. Excellent car.

My '93 Euro has 333,000km or 208,000 miles going strong. It's such a solid car, I bought another 3.1, but the new ones with aluminium heads don't compare. On the rare occasions this car does need parts, they are relativley cheap too as there are so many out there still.

Only 61k now :sunglasse

currently sitting at 123,455

still pretty low, she still looks like she's got 23,455 after my 3 step wax this weekend

1992 Z34 3.4 liter with 77,462.....Few problems which were just fixed today.....Not quite broken in yet though

i have a 1990 lumina euro 3.1 with 40,000kms

95 3.1 with 151K

91 Euro 3.1 with almost 300,000 km on it. I've driven it for 6 years and haven't spent much money on it. Just in the last year it has cost me more, fuel pump, power steering pump, gas tank, starter...all seem to go at once, but she still runs like a charm...I will miss her when she's gone....:wink:

I just rolled 120k on my '97 Lumina
3.1

My 1990 Lumina is still rolling stong with 135,500 miles on it. Still a great car.

'93 with 183,XXX no major probs. yet. they are solid cars

1992 Lumina Z34 230k

91 3.1 euro ( passenger doors dont open it was sideswiped) i paid 300 for the can and runs good. had 217k when i got it and its about 218500 now. i was haveing some problems with it the idiot lite came on and i was given the runaround and then someone told me code 43 ( electronic spark controle) well a code 43 isnt a esc its the knock sensor. so i picked up a few and problem solved. :grinyes:

i have a somewhat of a stupid question. What size is the fuel tank? i have looked throught he book and it dosnt say.:banghead:

91 3.1 euro ( passenger doors dont open it was sideswiped) i paid 300 for the can and runs good. had 217k when i got it and its about 218500 now. i was haveing some problems with it the idiot lite came on and i was given the runaround and then someone told me code 43 ( electronic spark controle) well a code 43 isnt a esc its the knock sensor. so i picked up a few and problem solved. :grinyes:

i have a somewhat of a stupid question. What size is the fuel tank? i have looked throught he book and it dosnt say.:banghead:


16gallons OR 65litters


Brad

My 96 Chevy Lumina LS has 300,000 on her she has had used engine,used tranny ,lower ball joint,2 alternators,front wheel bareings....and who knows what else:banghead: but she runs great has a killers system in her so i love her:smokin: and i'll keep her hell at least shes mine:grinyes:

Have a '97 Lumina LS with 135,000 miles on it, and she still runs like a champ. Out of the three cars I have had since I started driving almost 10 years ago, this one is my favorite. I have big plans for her, and will put everything I do on cardomain.com. :grinyes:

1992 Chevy Lumina, 215,000k miles! Just recently started having overheating problems, and now having to replace the radiator. This is the first major thing I've done to this car in around 5 years. Wow!

1991 Lumina two-door, 3.1 V6. 160,000 mi. The tranny was replaced around 100,000. The torque converter blew out. Engine has always been great.

Anyone know of a quiet muffler for this thing? A shop put a cheapskate muffler on it that sounds like a tin can hot rod.

Are Arvin-Meritor mufflers good? Thanks.

I picked up my z34 91 Lumina a couple years ago, it had a blown head gasket, I ran some bars transmission leak in it, the silver powder.. Sealed me right up, I ran the silver powder at about 150K miles. I now have 189K miles on it. Only Major things I have done to it where radator leaks and regular matenence. Sealed the Radator with egg whites, witch workes real well actually. Recently did a Transmision filter change, and sence then my lumina has been making a weird humming noise, but it hasent blown yet.

l actuly just picked up a new 1991 Euro 4door 3.4 V6 4speedauto 320miles "currently" had 315mils when l picked it up "3weeks ago" LOL
nothing to bitch about but maybe the only 400miels to a tank is makign me mad insted of my old lumian wtch got around 600

Our 1993 Chevy Lumina with the 3.1 L engine has over 210,000 miles on it. I thought it more dependable on a recent vacation trip to Nebraska than our 1993 Buick Park Avenue. I replaced the ball joints and the drivers side tie rod end, and my daughter and I aligned it to 3/8" toe in. Drove beautifully. Checked the mileage and we were getting between 34.4 and 34.6 MPG. I run Valvoline 10-30 Synthetic oil in it. Only problem we had the whole trip was a leak in the heater hose just under the intake at the air. Got another 4" piece of heater hose, replaced it with the existing clamps, and we were off again. Cost of repair.. nada! My friend in Oshkosh, NE had a piece of 3/4" heater hose in his quanset. Drives and stears wonderful!! New tires on it and only thing is some rust and some of the interior lights? may not be working.

Wouldn't sell it for $3000.00 as I conside it a great car for gas mileage and well built .. will get me there and back! :thumbsup:

1997 Lumina LS: 200,000 original miles
-Only replaced the alternator and water pump

-Car runs like a champ

I have a 1990 Lumina Euro 3.1 2 door which I have owned since new. It has 261,000 miles. Original Powertrain. 3rd computer, 3rd alternator 4th battery.
My problem. BAD Ventilation air flow, and I have disassembled everything. I posted to a thread on this repeatedly and no one answered. Any Ideas?

That's awesome! Original engine and tranny??? Can you describe the problem in more detail? Or post a link to the thread?

113k miles on my 1999 Lumina 3.8L engine. I've only put like 1000 of those miles on.

I have a 1990 Lumina Euro 3.1 2 door which I have owned since new. It has 261,000 miles. Original Powertrain. 3rd computer, 3rd alternator 4th battery.
My problem. BAD Ventilation air flow, and I have disassembled everything. I posted to a thread on this repeatedly and no one answered. Any Ideas?


hell ya dude ORGINAL drivetrain mm mm good same with me l got 320miles
my orginal had 444miles befor l crashed her

hell ya dude ORGINAL drivetrain mm mm good same with me l got 320miles
my orginal had 444miles befor l crashed her

Are you tryin to say that you had one with 444 thousand miles on it??? Now you have one with 320 thousand? If so that is so cool. You should post a picture of your odometer. It's not often you see a vehicle, let alone a passenger sedan with that many!

ya man l had a 91 4door base cost me 1grand Road legal had 310,xxxmiles then 1year later 444,xxxmiles and l crashed it..not every day a tie rod breaks at 120 and compleatly tears one side out and makes you spin outa controll then into a ditch then finaly stopping into a hydro pole at 40ish

my current 91 Euro 305miles now 1month later 322miles "as of tonight" minor problems but hey it has brakes

l forgot to add l do have pics, But l'm not allowed to Post Attachments

91 Lumina 242,000

'99 Lumina LTZ 3.8L. 195,000. Runs great. Gets down and moves with lots of power. I pull two snowmobiles in the winter and a fiberglass boat in the summer. Sometimes (most the time) difficult to pull boat out of water because of the front wheel drive. Had to replace valve in tranny at 90,000 because it hopped and jumped when it shifted. It is starting to come back. A/C clutch started chattering and was too lazy to fix and to cheap to pay someone so now I suffer in the heat. Had to replace window control and lock control on drivers door likely do to rolling down window with snow and water on windshied. Replaced ball joints, tie rods, and rear struts. Bought for $3,000 at 80,000 miles.

Interesting that I found out tonight that the center brake light works but the tail light brake lights do not. Fuses are fine and so are bulbs. Richie Straff above stated the same thing and says it is multi-function switch.

Have to remove steel bars under hood to get at fuses, battery, and A/C coupling. WTF? Why 3 fuse blocks? 1 inside passenger door and 1 under each steel bar under the hood. Cannot even open fuse block becuase of the damn bars.

'99 Lumina LTZ 3.8L. 195,000. Runs great. Gets down and moves with lots of power. Wow. I'm impressed. I hope my '99 LTZ will last that long. Just bought it a month ago with 64XXX miles. I'll be swapping back and forth between it and my '93 lumina (186K).

92 Lumina euro
2 door
165,000km
runs great. I just put a cold air intake on it, and i baught some xeon head light,(brite baby blue).

I painted the stock mags, now they are shinny gun metal black.
and i slaped a sound system in it,
ALPINE cd player, and speaker.
2 12INCH premier sub woofers.

My car is going to fall apart, :( lol 800rms BOOM!
Goto my site if u wanta see it, http://www.mr-west.piczo.com
click (my car).

1991 Chevy Lumina 3.1 128,000 miles The second pic was taken before the paint job

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ok heres my update,
my Lumina Euro 348,xxxThousand Miles AS OF TONIGHT
all orginal ohya

my problem(s)
1,my lower intake gaskits are gone Again 4th time l am not doing it again
2,driver rear shock/strut thing is bust fluid everywhere explains why my car is eating passenger side rear tires on the inner edges
3,my driver transaxle boot has a rock hole in it "Great" l tucktaped the junk out it and pumped it full of wheel bearing grease
4, My tranny is showing signs of city driving Abuse "my brother uses it for schoold down in sarnin past year:
5, theres actuly nothing elss wrong regular maintence and TLC is all shes ever needed
l'v had fuel millage issues for while but hell my first 93 got me 32mph highway and 26mph norammly
this cars getting 18city and about 23highway personally l think the tanks smaller casue $40 goes much farther in this euro then it did in my 93

1998 with 100K. Initial problems with Brakes where all lights would dim when braking, fixed by dealer under warranty. Alternator replaced with new Durlast Gold 3 yrs ago. Serpentine replaced due to cracks. Turn signal switch starting to go bad. Seat springs are getting worn. A/C went out and replaced compressor and drier unit. Oil leaks from top of engine from under throttle body, small leak but annoying. Suspension is getting soft and can feel it in turns and bumpy roads.

No other repairs and car starts every day.

Need to replace original hoses. Did flush coolant at 90K.

Power windows, power seats and radio work fine. No rain water leaks from body, really thankful for this.

I just got this 92 Lumina 3.1 and guess what, only 90,000 miles on it, well maintained, great shape and no accidents...so far quite happy with it

Just turned 211,000 today on my 96 3.1. drive it around 150 miles a day for work. If past experiance counts I expect around anothe 15000 or so.

my 93 3.1L is just over 251,789

just rolled over 350,044miles, and my head gaskit blew out just now ohwell FUCK

135500 on the 90, still going strong after a near call with the transmission (Torque converter, required drop to get moving wihtout stall) A/C still blows cold, however the selenoid recently got stuck on FULL HOT!!!!:banghead: Suspension is very soft, hit the gas on an oily-at-all road and you'll spin the tires!

Hi I have a 99 lumina with a 3.1 and it has 180,000 miles on it and the only thing that I have done is the regular maintenance to it. It still gets well over 30 miles to the gallon on the highway:grinyes: . She isn't prettiest car but she is paid for and runs just as smooth as the day I drove it off the lot. Yes I bought it brand new!!

I have a 1992 lumina z34 with the 3.4l dohc engine with 262000 miles ,which just recently spun a rod bearing ...Gonna replace it with a 1995 3.4l dohc with 65000 miles....

My 99 w/3.1 has 123K.

I became a Lumina fan with my 96 w/3.1 which I sold 3 years ago with 215K miles. Other than the white paint that was falling off in sheets and the cup holder that the bottom bar broke off of, this car never saw a repair - only routine maintenance. It even still had the OEM exhaust!

i have a $100.00 '93 lumina 3.1 my son gave me that i have been driving for 4 years. 180k. originally a fla. car no rear defrost, that's a problem in the mountains where it is winter 8 mos. out of the year. brakes 2x, struts, harmonic balancer, turning signal switch. best car, cheapest car i have ever owned. solid as a rock, no puddles when i leave.

91 Z34 dohc,237000 kilometers,bought 3 weeks ago,replaced starter,battery,air filter,oil,belt,windsheild,tires,drivers door power window motor,oil drive o-ring,intake gaskets,coolant line at thermostat housing

Watch out for posting in old threads!!!!! NOT COOL!! Have done same myself so know how goofy it feels when brought to att'n.

(96 LS)86,000. I bought it in Feb. 08,,,2weeks ago I replaced the waterpump(the shop did it),now I need front brakes!!! Overall,the car is nice.

We have now 100000 Miles and it Run and run and run... Just need regular repairs like brake pads and discs...

My 1996 Lumina has 103K on it. I have replaced alternator, a cracked Exhaust Manifold (cracked)...Intake gasket (twice), once under warrantee and once last year..(600.00)...
Rear Struts, and I its been skipping at a stop light, I sprayed a can of carb cleaner in PVC hose and put some 93 octane in it along with a couple of cans of Fuel Injector Cleaner, running better now.
I love this car however, white leather interior, just starting to show rust..
Oh yea, AC has not worked in a few years, I just recharge it myself with one of those quick and dirty kits from the Autoparts store..It last about a month
Best of all
ITS PAID FOR!

Nick

My 1996 Lumina has 103K on it. I have replaced alternator, a cracked Exhaust Manifold (cracked)...Intake gasket (twice), once under warrantee and once last year..(600.00)...
Rear Struts, and I its been skipping at a stop light, I sprayed a can of carb cleaner in PVC hose and put some 93 octane in it along with a couple of cans of Fuel Injector Cleaner, running better now.
I love this car however, white leather interior, just starting to show rust..
Oh yea, AC has not worked in a few years, I just recharge it myself with one of those quick and dirty kits from the Autoparts store..It last about a month
Best of all
ITS PAID FOR!

Nick
Hey Nick, you use those Fuel Injector Cleaners? I found they make the o rings leak. I hate that stuff!! Not sure what to say or how to clear up the rust on them seats,but maybe you should invest in some car covers!! My seats are cloth,silverishblue,and my car is white. All white.(but what car in Las Vegas isnt white,,,lol)But I remember why I drove Chevy's in high school and college now. They are the best vehicles made!!! I love my LUMINA
Ohyeah,,,Whats a pvc hose,and where is it located???

Well I hope that 2 cans of fuel injector cleaner won't harm anything....
Ok, its PCV,,,wi$e guy))-

Nick

Well I hope that 2 cans of fuel injector cleaner won't harm anything....
Ok, its PCV,,,wi$e guy))-

Nick

Nick,,,,I'm not a guy,and I do think any kind of fuel cleaner is bad for the car,but that is your choice,and your car. Good Luck Trisha

I got a 1994 lumina euro with only 22,485 miles on it bought it after christmas runs great, only change ac compressor now has weird ac problem T_T

hi i have 248000 miles on my lumina and i am the second owner of this car my uncle bought it new and i bought it back 2001 with 13000 miles on it and he took good care of it when i got it i started using restore with all of my oil changes with vavoline oil for three years and never used any oil or leaked any then i went trying lucas oil instead of restore and have been ever since that motor is as stong as the day i bought it i will drive it until the wheels fall of but i bet the motor and tranny will still be good oh yeah i changed tran fuild also no problems at all

I have a 1991 lumina with 210,000 miles, ive replaced the A/C compressor, exhaust, starter, radiator, lower and upper intake gaskets and also vavle cover gaskets, throttle position sensor, Idle air control vavle sensor, map sensor, all vacuum lines, fuel regulator, fuel pump, fuel filter, both lower ball joints, both inner and outer tie rods, oil pressure sensor all plugs and wires, all brake lines, ignition coil packs and module... im sure glad i know how to work on cars cause otherwise i would of made some shop rich

126K on mine. No major problems *knock on wood*.

Needs a tuneup and should be as good as new after. Don't think a first time car owner could find a better used car for the money ($2000).

Sorry Trish, I thought you were a guy cause you made that comment about
orings and fuel injector cleaner...You should put a pic on your profile so we can all see you

Nick
www.nickmarch.com (http://www.nickmarch.com)

Sorry Trish, I thought you were a guy cause you made that comment about
orings and fuel injector cleaner...You should put a pic on your profile so we can all see you

Nick
www.nickmarch.com (http://www.nickmarch.com)
how do you get a man out of a name Trisha,geeze,thanks!!!
A picture on what profile? I"m not here to advertise myself,I'm just here to learn,and speak about cars. I own a 96Lumina,and I"m not married,and I live in Las Vegas. What else do you wanna know?

I Have 92' Z34 Still running strong, after taking all the money out of my pockets.
She has mmm sitting in my room not knowing about 240 000. But thats just what the thing says:evillol: my engine is probably around 75 000 same with the transmission.
As for everything else i've fixed it should'nt have anymore breakdowns for a while... hopefully... the only thing that is wrong with her is she needs a new knock sensor.


P.s- oh ya and she's going for a fresh paint right away:smooch:

239,000 and going pretty strong. Only things replaced were suspension, fuel pump, TPS, fuel tank, and normal brakes and stuff. Original engine, trans, altenator. I love my lumina.. is getting rusty though.

Just turned 161K. Rear struts, a turn signal switch, bearings in alternator, and routine maintenance items like filters, wires, brakes, plugs, wipers, tires, etc. I also had to replace the lamps in the radio about a year ago.

my lumina ls just 90,000 yesterday,and still going strong!!!

202,000

96 Lumina 3.1

I have a 96 lumina 3.1 I purchased a month ago from my work for 250 bucks. It has 320k miles on it and still goin strong! Original engine and tranny. No rebiulds just routine maint. and a intake gasket. Im lovin my old boat. I got it to drive back and fourth to work but I drive it all the time. My 04 z71 just sits in the driveway lol.

I have a 96 lumina 3.1 I purchased a month ago from my work for 250 bucks. It has 320k miles on it and still goin strong! Original engine and tranny. No rebiulds just routine maint. and a intake gasket. Im lovin my old boat. I got it to drive back and fourth to work but I drive it all the time. My 04 z71 just sits in the driveway lol.


My '97 Lumina hit 320,909 miles yesterday, and its still strong, the only thing i had to replace was the head gasket once.

1998 lumina 173,816 with a full engine and transmission replacement

284K on original engine, just replaced eng.(spun a bearing) with used one has 70K, put in new timing set and rod & main bearings.

A little late to comment on this but........95 Lumina 3.1 with 204,000 on it today. The only things (other than the fluids, belts and tires) that have been replaced since owning it, is the water pump and passenger rear brake reservoir. It still has the original battery from 1995 but she is losing some paint.

96' 130,000..no major repairs..water pump, starter,

Wow. Guess I have baby mileage lol. 134,500 on the clock, original engine, tranny rebuilt by NYPD. All thats gonna change come August, gettin' a rebuild on the engine and starting to build my suspension.:naughty:

'92, 3.1, 159,765 miles. bad struts and fuel pump replaced last year. ignition control module today and ball joint broke, too. however, all parts were original to the car, as are the spark plug wires and who knows what else. i am hard on cars, i don't watch out for potholes or slow down on railroad tracks, so, for a 17 year old car, that is pretty good. always starts right up, no matter what the weather and talk about get up and go! i love this car. i do have some rust around the lower body, but this is Michigan after all. i would recommend a Lumina to anyone considering buying used. the newer models, i don't know anything about.

My 96 3.1 has 176k on original motor running strong and smooth. Original owner told me he had replaced some of the upper engine components.

My mom just bought a '97 w/3.1, 76,000 mi. Am doing tune-up & LOF this weekend.

I have owned My 1990 2 Door Euro since 1991, and bought it with just 10,000 miles.
It now has 272,000 miles on it. Original Motor and transmission etc. Went thru a few ECUs, lots of rear brakes, a Headliner, a paint job, and it just keeps going. Although I have some idle issues where it hunts for idle when warm/closed loop, and I'll solve it pretty soon. But the best part, EVERYTHING WORKS! At 20 years old, that's just about as good as my '55 Chevy.
VIN 2G1WN14T0L9269737 in New Jersey

I finally retired my daughter's Lumina after 178K and replaced it with a 2001 Impala. The newer car is still a W-body so it may have a chance. With all these examples of quarter-million mile Luminas represented here, tell me again WHY I'd bother looking at a Honda or Toyota. That Lumina was in two accidents and both were walk-aways. One was with a snow plow and required a hefty bit of repair (straightening the floor), but the body integrity spoke for itself. I'm very thankful she wasn't in a Civic in that episode, or I wouldn't be becoming a grandfather soon.

What really did the car in for me was the rust. Once the rockers and floor rails start going, it's time to recycle. I would have driven that car any distance without hesitation if it weren't for the salt-induced corrosion. Had GM done a better job with galvanizing the rockers and floor, everyone would be driving Luminas.

I have had my 98 lumina parked/garaged for about 2 years, needs the LIM. 2nd time, 1st replacement was plastic around 2002, before i knew about the pre-felpro improved gasket. torqued it perfectly and it still failed. Been cranking and driving around the parking lot, but worried about the tranny once i get it going again. going to backflush the coolant passages with water/air because of all the sludge from oil/coolant mixing pray the heater core doesnt eventually clog. using regular antifreeze this time

have the magnaflow direct fit cat in the garage - my cat is toast no doubt from the coolant, and going to go down and pull the heads, blast, paint, do some light machining on them. check cylinders and replace all gaskets, clean the heads, replace lifters maybe springs, the 100k mile overdue timing belt/chain :)

car's been in the family since new, bought it from my sister when it was 8 months old, her company car before she quit to raise a family.

..having more fun in the dodge ram forums now than lumina forums :)