98 3.8 Lumina

[NOBRA14]

Lookina at a 98 Lumina 75000 miles with the 3.8. Can anyone give me pros and cons to this engine and mileage they have gotten out of them?
Thanks

[MarkNYC]

I have a 98 Lumina LTZ with a 3.8L engine and have had only minor problems with it. I have 103,000+ miles on it and only had to do the following repairs, other than normal maintenenace items like brakes, rotors etc.

- Alternator failed at about 70,000 miles
- A/C compressor failed at 102,000
- power steering pump failed at 100,000
- belt tensioner replaced at 100,000 due to whining noise
- A/C condenser needed to be replaced due to leak


I expect it to last another 100,000. The 3.8L engine is very reliable in my experience.

Good luck,
Mark

[tblake]

yeah, the 3.8's are good strong motors.

[richtazz]

depending on the price, I'd say it's a good buy.

[jeffcoslacker]

Proven driveline combo, very reliable and long lived.