1990 Pontiac Bonneville LE 3.8L from North America

Summary:

Bonneville, wolf in sheep's clothing

Faults:

Starter - replaced

Alternator - replaced (I think it went out due to the drain from the stereo I put in)

Regular replacement of brake pads and spark plugs. Both front drive shafts. Still worked, just started to make noise so I replaced them.

General Comments:

Great car, I love it.

It is a nice cruising car, and if you want to punch her up to 90-100 you can do it, computer shuts her down at about 113 though. It's pretty quick for a big car.

Still is shiny except for a few spots starting to oxidize. But compared to most cars of the same age, it looks great.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 26th March, 2003

1990 Pontiac Bonneville LE 3.8 from North America

Summary:

Amazing car for the price

Faults:

This car has been great to me. The only problems would be with the oxygen sensor and the transmission. Besides these two things, nothing has gone wrong with the car. After 190000 miles I expect the transmission to be replaced or rebuilt anyways.

General Comments:

This car is amazing. I haven't done any enhancements to the engine and I blew away a 1990 Chevy Camaro (in bad shape), a 1980's Ford Crown Victoria, and a 2002 Honda civic. It has served me well and now that it has been stolen, I'm looking for a new one.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 9th March, 2003

1990 Pontiac Bonneville SLE 3.8 supercharged from North America

Summary:

A jet powerpack that should be kept on the top of a shelf in the garage

Faults:

Service engine soon light comes on every now and the back brakes tend to stiffen when they get wet or damp.

General Comments:

I love this car, it has just recently saved my life when I was broadsided by a tractor trailer, I walked away and bonny still wouldn't let me go, I had to turn the key off to shut her down.

The insurance wrote the car off, but I put 3000 dollars in it and she is rolling again, still drives perfect to this day and I will never sell her. truly the best car I have ever seen.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 4th November, 2002

1990 Pontiac Bonneville SE Unsure from North America

Summary:

Excellent performer!

Faults:

At 159000 I replaced the air filter.

1610000 I changed the oil.

163000 replaced brake pads and rotors, 2 new front tires.

General Comments:

This car is absolutely wonderful. I am a single mother of two year old twins and this car serves its purpose great! In the 2 years that I have owned this car, I have never had it break down, never had a mechanical problem with it what so ever. I got the brakes redone only because after driving 2000 miles from Montana to New York, it was a precaution!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 9th October, 2002

7th Apr 2005, 02:53

I had the same feeling you did... I now have to let the 90 SE go and I am so sad! At just over 168000 miles the transmission broke down...2000 to fix so I have to look for a new car...I'll miss it.

1990 Pontiac Bonneville SSE 3.8 with SFI from North America

Summary:

A great car with a great look

Faults:

When I purchased the car it needed a new paint job and the leather on the seats were wore badly. The Paint cost me about $1500, and the leather was $2000 for all the seats.

The heater core went at about 90,000 miles, and it cost me $65.

The air conditioning isn't cold anymore, and I still haven't had it recharged.

The Wheels were very ugly, so I purchased new 17" chrome wheels.

The headlamp washer hose got a hole in it, and that was about $15.

The Drivers Info Center went and it was $50 at a junk yard.

Some of the power seat controls quit working, that was $60 at the dealership.

The sunroof wouldn't slide anymore and it would only go up and down. $600 for the motors.

The headliner started to fall in the back. $150 that set me back

Over all I've had fun with this car. I just love this car. It is a full sedan and yet it's a sports car all in one.

General Comments:

I don't know who will make it longer, me or the car??? It has been a great experience with this car.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 3rd June, 2002