1991 Chevrolet Lumina Reviews, Pricing & Specs

1991 Harris Chassis Grand American Modified, 400 Small block punched out to 408, Siamese heads, Demon carb 1020cfm with 140 jets for Alky. 600hp to the ground, 3 speed Muncie 3 speed, Wilwood 6 piston in front and 4 pistion in back. Only original part is the Roof panel. Very expensive to run ...2000-3500 per race, plus any fubars, Gets about 2 miles per gallon of fuel, Methanol. Fun factor is as expected ..... Life changing experience. Best finish at Irwindale Speedway was a 3rd. 4/2001 Oct 26, 2012

Purchased this car used, in 1992 with 70,000 miles. Kept routine maintenance up and had little problems other than brakes explained above. Car ran well and I sold it to my brother with 200,000 miles on it. He used it as a work car as a union boilermaker and drove it 5 more years. Odometer broke, so don't really know how many total miles were put on it. He then sold it to our baby-brother who drove it 1 more year to his boilermaker jobs. It did take some maintenance with brakes, but held up quite well. It was the only car that went through all three of us that Mom and Dad never had a part in purchasing. Car still ran when it left the family, but the tranny had finally let go. Body was in good shape, but the driver's door had begun to come apart from use. Otherwise the body was good, with no corrosion. Great Car, It had the 3.1 v6. Our father purchased a 1993 model brand new and it held up for 155,000 miles before it left the family. Chevrolet did it right then.Aug 04, 2012

This car i fined is more stabble in the winter than my pontiac grand prix gtp .Has great acceleration but poor braking but handles very good.Weak part is the alternator and belt.Has a good apperence in and out.I have had this car since 1991 new and over time i put a new engine and transmission and have replaced the brakes all around a few times as well . But in all i have learn alot and had fun driving this car .Nov 10, 2010

very good breaks,handling,petrol mileage. needs to be repaired 3 times in a year. like i said 3 times a year best in driving it costs about 10,000 QR best car of all time best car of all time Lumina!Jan 06, 2010

I cant wait to get this car on the road.The performance is awesome the acceleration is smooth, the braking is not to great, but it handles very well. I love this car but it does need repairs. I need to put Coil Packs on it, 2 Engine Mounts, and a Rear Seal on it. When i start it it turns on for 5 seconds then it shuts off so i am thinking that the Coil Packs will take care of the power problem because I think my car has loss of power. The Appearance is not to great but I am waiting until I get it on the road and I am waiting until I get the engine built up until I worry bout paying for a new paint job and putting a new system and interior work in my car. The Engine Mounts Are going to cost me $10.00 - $30.00 a piece. The Coil Packs will cost $35.00. The Rear Seal Will cost $5.00 - $10.00. Fuel Tank 19.9 gallons. This is a lot of fun to drive First after I get the parts I need like the Coil Packs, the 2 Engine Mounts, and the Rear Seal. I am going to put a supercharger on it a cold air intake on it over sized pistons and rods a blower with the breather a b&m ratchet shifter a caw induction hood maybe with a shaker put a cam on it too Dec 08, 2009

My l991 lumina sedan has 128,000 mi. Been with me for 19 years. Has been an excellent car. Engine and transmission very strong. Been in NY, Oregon and Arizona with it. I chuckel at the younger generation giving their cons, like no auto mirrors or CD player, or sharp cornering. No, it's not spirited or a racer car--just an American mid-size 4-dr sedan that us older people used to buy. ") I'm glad I kept it because it has done me well. One thing I did have to replace in 04 was the main computer. One thing I am doing now in 09 is the fuel injectors. Breaks feel soft but produce just fine when needed. Everything in interior is original. Mileage about 18 mpg around town. Registration cost me $20 this year. An exceptional auto. Nov 14, 2009

Pros: Um, I suppose a pro is that it was free; it was my grandpa's car. V6, AC, Power Windows and Doors. 4 Wheel independent suspension with 4 wheel disc brakes (rare for the time). Soft suspension made a comfortable ride. Cons: Bouncy, land-yacht handling. Tons of body roll when cornering. 3-Speed automatic with no tachometer. Manual mirrors. Exhaust system liked to rust through and sound very loud. Not even a tape player.Jan 27, 2009

I bought this 91 Lumina from my parents about 8 months ago. They bought it brand new in 92. It is a great car overall, very reliable, rock solid chassis, 3.1 v-6 is tough as nails, impressive amount of low end torque. It currently has 186,500 Km's, has never leaked or burned a drop of oil. Cheap insurance, great on gas, 30+ mpg on highway. No issues with rust either, not even here in Wintery Canada!! Recommended car!! Nov 25, 2008

This car has been hit by two 18 wheelers and both times it drove away for the accident! The car has never left me stranded anywhere regardless to the damages. Car has a bored out silver standard 3.1 V6 pushing around 210hp and about 285 ft-lbs. Has a 2500 watt stereo in it with 8 speakers and 2 10inch subs. Custom black on red interior(work in progress). Ram air intake with k&N filter and 2'5 inch custom exhaust with flowmaster. Apr 05, 2008

Got it from a friend who no longer needed it. Before i got it all it did was drive him to Seattle and back twice and afterwards sat in the driveway. Had a problem with the thermostat (looked like someone took a welding torch to it), leaking, and when we tried to replace it, it broke in half. Paints faded and scratched in spots but because of its age no one really cares or notices. Jan 11, 2008

This is our second Lumina, the first being a 1992 with a 4 cyl. 2.5 that origionally was owned by the city of Indianapolis Public Works. Both vehicles have been extremely reliable and easy on gas. The 92 with the 4 cyl. had the ever common locking tourque converter isssue which I unplugged, and our presently owned 91 with 3.1 V6 bought obout 2 months ago is constantly on the run as I am a free-lance mechanic here in Indy. I probably run about 100 plus miles daily servicing my regular used car lot customers and running parts. Last winter we had a severe snow storm here, and the 92 was the only vehicle in this lot (of about 75 vehicles) that with a little patience got off the lot to get my Wifes badly needed medecine. Needless to say people thought I was nuts to go, but being from Northern Canada origionally, I'm quite used to these driving conditions. I made the run without incident. The Lumina weathered the jouney remarkably well. Overall the Chevy Lumina has been one of the best cars we've ever owned. "Keep your oil and filter changed and chassis lubed every 3000 miles and these cars will last for many many years." John Miller -Ace Towing & Automotive- Indianapolis Indiana. Jun 14, 2007