I currently am driving a 1997 Chevy Lumina. It only has 107,xxx miles on it, but it has some problems. I've already put $2000 into this car since I bought it 2 years ago, and it's current problems consist of:
Brake lines are rotting
Back tires need replacing
One control arm is rotting, the other is bent
Has some surface rust, but the body is in good shape
Transmission Fluid is gritty (has it flushed not too long ago)
Burning or leaking oil
Bad ball joint driver front
Any opinions?! I'm not too sure what to do. I'm an 18 year old college student with a little money, but not a ton.
Yeah, to the other Lumina owner. I know the engines last a while in those cars, 150,000-200,000 miles. The only concern I have is whether it'll be more worth it to get a car with a warranty and have the monthly payments. Like i said the body is in good shape, some surface rust, and the frame is starting to rot but it's not terrible (yet). It will take $500-$800 to get it to pass inspection though.
Brake lines are rotting
Back tires need replacing
One control arm is rotting, the other is bent
Has some surface rust, but the body is in good shape
Transmission Fluid is gritty (has it flushed not too long ago)
Burning or leaking oil
Bad ball joint driver front
Any opinions?! I'm not too sure what to do. I'm an 18 year old college student with a little money, but not a ton.
Yeah, to the other Lumina owner. I know the engines last a while in those cars, 150,000-200,000 miles. The only concern I have is whether it'll be more worth it to get a car with a warranty and have the monthly payments. Like i said the body is in good shape, some surface rust, and the frame is starting to rot but it's not terrible (yet). It will take $500-$800 to get it to pass inspection though.