1995 Pontiac Bonneville SE review from North America
"A very sporty family car that gets high fuel economy"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
An internal pump in the transmission failed at 60,000 miles. (a $500 repair)
The intake manifold plenum ruptured at 108,000 miles (a $425 repair)
The car had a small electrical problem that caused the car to shut off occasionally. It took a few trips to the dealer, but they finally found a bad ground and I haven't had the problem since.
The clear coat began peeling off it earlier this year. The dealer and Pontiac tell me that there is nothing they can do to help me.
General comments?
This car had been a real pleasure to drive. It has a lot of power, handles very well and it gets 32 miles per gallon on the highway.
The paint issue is the one that really sticks in my crawl. GM knows they have a problem with it. I wish they would repaint my car. I would probably keep it for another 100,000 miles.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 46000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 108000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 12th August, 2002 |