NP or CP 2001 Lumina - Found on Montana craigslist

"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
02/26/2020 at 11:48 • Filed to: Found on Montana Craigslist

I’m going with NP, a running driving car with an up to date service, probably has airbags and ABS.

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DISCUSSION (20)

punkgoose17 > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
02/26/2020 at 11:58

CP because it is a Lumina.

Long_Voyager94 > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
02/26/2020 at 12:00

Haggle down to $2k I’d go NP. $2500 is a little steep for this body Lumina IMO, especially one with that garbage 3400.

Snuze: Needs another Swede > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
02/26/2020 at 12:01

Borderline NP. I think $2,000 cash might take it home, and for that I’d be pretty happy.

atfsgeoff > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
02/26/2020 at 12:04

Too high for a NP, but not quite high enough for CP. I say its RP for reasonable price.

Notchback88 > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
02/26/2020 at 12:05

3.4 or 3400? I’m guessing it’s the 3400.

Can swap both into the Fiero but the 3400 is more work.

Nibby > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
02/26/2020 at 12:06

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Long_Voyager94
02/26/2020 at 12:07

WHEN I’M THINKING SERIOUSLY ABOUT BUYING A 19 YEAR OLD CHEVY WTF IS WRONG WITH ME?

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Notchback88
02/26/2020 at 12:07

3.4L is the same as 34oo cc.

Kiltedpadre > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
02/26/2020 at 12:08

I’d say it’s a NP assuming it looks the same in person and does well on a test drive.

This made me decide to check my local CL for luminas, and I feel like this one is definitely a nice price.

Kinja'd!!!

https://dayton.craigslist.org/ctd/d/medway-chevrolet-lumina-van-1-owner-low/7081792627.html

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Nibby
02/26/2020 at 12:08

I’m gonna put a Dale Number 3 sticker on the side so....

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Kiltedpadre
02/26/2020 at 12:09

Umm.. wow. That’s actually pretty nice.

Chariotoflove > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
02/26/2020 at 12:10

Those tires are worth something in that state. And it’s green too. If there’s no hidden rust or other problems, it’s worth it. I’d still haggle it down a bit.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Chariotoflove
02/26/2020 at 12:11

We have the same tires on a work ford explorer and they do pretty well. I hate studs but you really need snow tires in Whitefish. Blizzaks are still the high bar but Toyo is pretty close .

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
02/26/2020 at 12:21

Nice Price on the condition that it goes, turns and stops decently well... and that it’s not rusted out underneath.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Manwich - now Keto-Friendly
02/26/2020 at 12:22

Rust is not an issue in this area of the state.

Snuze: Needs another Swede > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
02/26/2020 at 12:26

It’s a GM marketing thing. In GM-speak a “3.4L” is a 1st or 2nd gen engine, the “3400" is a 3rd gen engine. They are part of the GM 60 degree V6 family, which included 2.8L, 3.1L, and 3.4L engine. A ll the 3.4L engines have the same bore and stroke, and all are actually 3350 cc.

1st gen engines were all iron and had 2 barrel carbs, though some late ones got throttle body injection. All were 2.8L except the F-body cars, which got 3.4L.

2nd gen engines got aluminum heads, the 3.1L was introduced, and started with TBI and eventually got multi-port fuel injection.

3rd gen engines got a new, stiffer block with structural oil pan, revised heads, different intake, switched to roller cams, and sequential fuel injection.

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
02/26/2020 at 12:27

But it’s still important to crawl under it to make sure the rust isn’t there.

While it might be in that part of the state right now, there is no guarantee that the car didn’t live part of its life or was driven to places where they salt the roads.

Long_Voyager94 > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
02/26/2020 at 12:51

I’m currently thinking seriously about buying a 32 yo Oldsmobile....... https://oppositelock.kinja.com/bad-idea-or-not-1841935075

Chariotoflove > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
02/26/2020 at 12:56

Yeah, and with that much tread on them, you kinda have to spot the seller a bit on the price. He did spend the money after all.

Notchback88 > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
02/26/2020 at 13:05

I think they’re different motors. Both 60 degree V6s, but very different technology wise. The original 60 degree family, “Gen 1" include the 2.8, 3.1, and 3.4 which are practically interchangeable with an intake manifold and ECU swap.

Upon digging on the 60 Degree wikipedia page, it makes this car seem very interesting, or the ad is incorrect.

2001 Luminas were fleet only vehicles, and only came with the LG8 3.1 engine. Parts were used in the later LA1 “3400"

Curiouser and c uriouser.

Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Motors_60%C2%B0_V6_engine

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Lumina