1988 Pontiac Bonneville SSE review from North America

1.) Clear Coat - $1,200

2.) Center Console Lid - $27

3.) Crank Sensor - $300

4.) MAF Sensor - $275

5.) Transmission - $2400

6.) Radio - $300

7.) Sun Roof Leaks - Still Does

8.) Door Seals Cracked and Leaking - Still Do

9.) Headliner Loose - Still is

10.) Antilock Light burning Brightly -

Still does

11.) Exhaust Manifold cracked - Still is

12.) Dimmer Switch Broken - $23

13.) Flourecent compass -??? still out.

I'd Admired these cars for years, only wishing I had one, when to my suprize, a buddy at work had been offered $1,000 for it as a trade-in at the Local Lexus dealer. I overheard the story and promptly offered $1500. The car was in relatively good shape, with the exception of the clear coat, the Headliner, a persistant exhaust leak, and a glowing "Antilock" light in the dash. Blue Book was still over $4,000, so what a deal! The car handles like a sports car, and pulls hard & fast right up to 120mph. Luxury Interior with Leather trimmed seating complete with Lumbar adjustments. The biggest Trunk I've ever seen! Even with all the repairs I've done and need to do, I LOVE MY SSE! With almost a quarter million miles, the Engine burns no oil, and idles like a sewing machine. I plan to keep this car as long as I can. Unfortunately, Pontiac has left me out in the cold... The Electronic Compass has ceased to function and taken the remainder of the instruments out along with it, and Pontiac no longer supports these vehicles, so without a speedo or gas gauge, I'm worried the end my be near...