1989 Pontiac Bonneville SSE review from North America

Had to change the alternator a couple of times since having the car.

Replaced the turn signal cluster inside of the steering column due to a short that was causing the tail lights to blow fuses.

Had the factory CD player repaired ($200) because it would not always play. Eventually replaced CD player with an aftermarket unit (lost steering wheel controls for radio).

Replaced wheel cylinders on back breaks.

Having problems with passenger rear door lock, it works when it wants to. Have to manually lock and unlock to use door.

Window lift motors are very slow, and have been since I acquired vehicle.

Lamination on tail light covers is pulling away from the plastic lenses.

Power sunroof is acting up, sometimes it will open and close, other times it stops working. There is an excessive amount of rattling when the sunroof is closed.

It appears as though the sunroof is not sealing correctly, starting to see mildew in driver side rear headliner.

Car left me stranded on a long trip - Fuel pump $290, but it appears as though it is now getting better mileage prior to the fuel pump failure.

My wife is starting to question this car's reliability.

Suspension and handling is great.

Power seats with lumbar support are out of this world. This is one of the sole reasons that I still own this car. I cannot find another vehicle with the adjustment capabilities of these seats for under $40k - great on long trips.

Even though my vehicle does not have air bags it feels very structurally safe and solid.

Easily accommodates 5 large adults (6 if it had a front bench seat) and their luggage.