1988 Pontiac Bonneville SSE review from North America
"The Mafia Sentinel"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The Hydra-Boost went out for the brakes.
Seats worn out.
Paint faded and sun burnt.
Seat massager's went out.
Replaced steering wheel cover.
General comments?
The car looks just like a mafia sentinel, even though the paint is faded out. Sleek shape for a four door car.
The car responds at the drop of a hat and corners like it's nobodies business. The tires grip the road on hard turns without a hint of a squeal.
The trusty 3.8 liter v6 runs flawlessly, and starts on a seconds notice, even on the coldest days.
The transmission is a little rough going into second and third gear, but it doesn't slip or kick.
Gas mileage is golden-I get back and forth to work twice on 3 bucks! (That's alitle less than 2 gallons here)
The interior is more luxurious than my friends brand new Cadillac, and the dash has more lights and gizmos than a space shuttle. The digital compass and driver information report any problems that come up; if a turn signal bulb goes out I'll know about it. Thick leather bucket seats with built in seat massager's in 8 places provide premium comfort for passenger and driver. The wood grain dash is pimp.
Nice secret compartments in the headrests for stowing small items.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Litre V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 177000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 189000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 1st April, 2004 |

