1995 Pontiac Bonneville SSE review from North America
"An efficient reliable family cruiser, with drag strip good looks"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Plenum replacement.
Wheel bearings.
Fuel pump.
General comments?
This car has the best miles/repair ratio of any car I've ever owned. Any repair that has been done to it is generally to be expected from wear. There was a small electrical problem for a while due to an aftermarket alarm system. I just turned over 200,000 on original power train. Although the transmission whines a bit she's still up for the commute everyday. Mileage ranges from 25-30 mpg. My bonnie has done it's duty and owes me nothing, but she keeps hanging in there. The best part of this car is that when something does go wrong with it every mechanic in the country has worked on a 3800 / 4T60E power train before and generally know right away what the problem is, and how to fix it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 135000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 202000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Cutlass |
| Date of Entry | 27th October, 2003 |