1995 Pontiac Bonneville SSE review from North America
"Luxury with attitude"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The automatic leveling system (rear air struts) seems to have a leak, so the rear end sits a bit lower than it should.
The electronic front struts broke; I replaced then with normal (non-electronic) struts.
The weatherstripping had to be replaced.
Trunk leak around tail light, fixed by putting RTV silicone around the gasket.
General comments?
I love this car. I previously owned a different Bonneville ('93 SSE) and liked it so much that I bought another Bonnie.
I have never had any major mechanical failures. Even at 148k, everything is running well.
My Bonneville is roomy yet has plenty of 'go' when requested.
I like Bonnevilles so much that I started a club for them: www.bonnevilleclub.com.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Series II V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 141000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 148000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Bonneville |
| Date of Entry | 6th August, 2002 |