1988 Pontiac Bonneville LE review from North America
"A great luxury family sedan"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
1. Rusted out line on the power steering cooler.
2. Fuel pump.
3. Problem that I have been unable to correct - the car will not start if the temperature is below 20 degrees. It will start if I put a 100 watt light bulb under the hood all night. Once it starts, the car runs perfectly and always starts above 20 degrees.
General comments?
This is my second Bonneville. Both had the 3.8 V6, auto, and air. The previous one was a rear wheel drive. I love the luxury and will continue to buy Bonnevilles.
The front wheel drive performs great in the snow in the mountains of New York.
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| I sincerely wish I could go back and time and get one when it was new |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 85000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Bonneville |
| Date of Entry | 23rd November, 2000 |