1989 Pontiac Bonneville SSE review from North America
"A all option sporty car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Had to change the alternator a couple of times since having the car.
Had to also change the water pump about 2 times since I had the car.
Had the ABS Master Cylinder changed too. Would had cost me a lot of money to get a new one from the dealer and to put it on. Went and got one from the junk yard and had it on for half the price the dealer was going to charge me.
Since having the car, only changed the starter once in 2003.
Having problem with rear door lock. It would not unlock. As of today, the door is still unopenable. Seems like the hinge would not unlock all the way.
Window motor is starting to slowly loose it strength to go up and down fast like I first had it. Had to replace front passenger side motor once and now its getting weak again.
Replace both back tail light cover once. Seen many other Bonneville on the road having their back tail light cover mess up and foggy.
Currently having problem with the power steering fluid container. Keep on leaking. Not sure were the leak is coming from. Maybe the container itself is the problem.
The paint on this car is not all so great. My original car color was medium garnet red. Now it seems like I have two shades on red on there. One light red and the other dark red. Paint could of have been more better.
Ceiling cover seems like it is not sticking to the top no more. It has air in there making it loose.
General comments?
Friends told me to get a new car, but I love this car. Change oil every 3000 miles and maintain its condition like it was still brand new.
Handling is great. Handle and styling like a sport car and all options and leather like a luxury car.
Nice, roomy and trunk is very spacious.
Thinking about it, what other car during that year had all the option like the Bonneville SSE??
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1989 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1989 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 100 miles |
| Most recent distance | 128500 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Celebrity |
| Date of Entry | 10th March, 2003 |