98 3.8 Lumina

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

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

yeah, the 3.8's are good strong motors.

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

Proven driveline combo, very reliable and long lived.