1989 Pontiac Bonneville LE review from North America
"Great first beater"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pump.
Radiator.
Inner tie-rod end.
Brakes, twice.
Thermostat.
CV joints/ half-shafts.
Control arm bushings.
Hood latch pin.
Intermittent wiper delay.
Engine mounts.
Spark plugs.
Spark plug wires.
Cooling fan relay.
Fuel sending unit.
Fuel filter.
Fuel lines (2)
Fuel pump.
Muffler.
Rear passenger door does not always lock or unlock.
Power window motors operate slowly.
General comments?
This vehicle has had many problems as long as I have had it, but considering it is my first car it has done well. With over 100,000 miles on it when I bought it and myself adding 13,000, being a teenage driver, and "beating" on cars it has done well. It has passed my test. I think it would have been a wonderful family vehicle in its day, and a nice vehicle for a lower income family today. I personally need a truck or something more sturdy.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 3.8 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 146258 miles |
| Most recent distance | 159132 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Silverado |
| Date of Entry | 16th December, 2002 |