1997 Chevy Lumina Good Buy?

Question

My grandparents offered to sell me their 97 Lumina for $2k. It has 85k miles (mostly highway) and was garage kept for the first 7 years (they maintained oil every 4k and are not hard drivers). Most of the miles are highway between ohio and florida. They recently installed a new altinator and belt. Is this a good buy? WIll this car last?

Answer 1

The average life of a vehicle is 10 years.  That one is 11 years old.  Will it last?  Perhaps.  But it does sound like things are beginning to go wrong, alternator, belt...

Answer 2

well, if they're family why wouldn't they just give it to you???but yea thats a good buy.

Answer 3

They are nice cars, and 85,000 miles is low these days.  Especially since you know the history and care of the car, I would buy it in a heartbeat @ $2000.  If you don't want it, maybe I'll buy it!