1997 Pontiac Bonneville SE review from North America
"Great reliable GM sedan that will go the distance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Normal wear and tear of driving it 30k/year.
Intake manifold at 90k.
Transmission repair at 170k due to clutch pack between 4 and 5th gear in automatic transmission.
General comments?
Great reliable vehicle.
Has handled a lot of hard driving.
Just now replacing the original suspension at 200k.
Great power and freeway passing ability.
Handles great in Midwest winters.
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| Plenty of power with flaws |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Series II Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 75000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 210000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
| Date of Entry | 5th November, 2007 |