1989 Pontiac Bonneville SE from North America - Comments

I have gone through approx 4 alternators, but I bought with a lifetime guarantee. It only takes 10 minutes to change out the alternator on this car.

I have gone through 3 water pumps.

I replaced one power steering hose at around 50,000 miles.

The transmission fluid was leaking into the coolant in the radiator. Had that fixed at around 150,000.

I replaced the timing chain at about 165,000.

I replaced the headliner at about 170,000.

I had the car repainted because of the clear coat falling off around 180,000.

Also front and rear struts at 130,000 and 185,000 respectively.

I had to replace the dash "light" switch at 215,000.

This car is unbelievable. I do take extremely good care of it, but most every one I know since I bought my car has traded their car off because of problems, many of them foreign cars. It runs as good as the day I bought it. I still get 20+mpg commuting to work and 28+ @75mph interstate.

It has the original transmission (I believe the transmission cooler I had installed helped), original exhaust system, ball joints and front end and air conditioning, just one re-charge!

Everything still works on this car!! Power windows, windshield washer, gages, etc.

Also, it only burns roughly 1/2 quart of oil every 3,000 miles. I added a bigger sway-bar on the rear and installed 17" rims and performance tires and this car handles extremely well. I autocross it occasionally and have a blast.

Also, I still have an original headlight bulb I have yet to replace.

Please e-mail me at stormtrooper8989@yahoo.com, and tell me where in the heck you found a headliner for this car!

I had a 1990 with a missing headliner entirely. You can hit some upholstery shops that also do headliners drop it off and have it back same day... my quote was under $150.

I have an 1989, and I get 21mpg around town and 32 highway. Only has 119,000 on it.

I had to replace the water pump and thermostat at 110,000.

I used what is called saggie stop twist pins to hold up my head liner.