1997 Pontiac Bonneville SE review from North America
"An absolutely wonderful automobile"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Solenoid in transmission went out at 50000 miles. Replaced water pump at 60000 miles.
General comments?
This is the first Pontiac I have ever owned, priorly I've owned nothing but Chevies. Other than the problem with the transmission and water pump, this vehicle has been extremely reliable. On a trip to Florida a year ago, I was able to get 33 mpg, fully loaded with gear for four people.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 litre Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 60000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Caprice |
| Date of Entry | 22nd June, 2002 |