The Lumina is a practical car designed for people who spend time in it and don't need to make an external statement. Storage spaces abound, with the usual door pockets plus a convenient change and garage-door opener cubby to the left of the steering wheel, and a large glove box. The roomy contoured rear bench has very good headroom for a mid-sized sedan. The trunk is conveniently large. The standard Goodyear Eagle RS-A tires are grippy for good handling, and don't have the harsh riding characteristics of some performance tires.
Numbers are sometimes misleading.
The 3800 develops more torque at the lower engine speeds commonly used in everyday driving. Instant power for passing, merging, or spirited driving. The 3800 Series II may not be a high-tech powerplant, but it is an excellent example of appropriate technology. Real- world fuel economy rivals that of many smaller cars. I saw around 25 mpg in mostly city driving with some highway travel.