1997 Pontiac Bonneville SE review from North America
"Piece of junk"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
This car has been a maintenance nightmare. Even changing a headlight bulb is a gut wrenching nightmare. I restore old cars,I know what I am doing. The manual says just reach behind the headlight and remove, well, they have a big plastic box in the way and a dealer wants $40.00 to change it. After driving Pontiacs and putting heavy miles on them, no more Pontiacs. This car is too costly to maintain. Had new transmission at 54,000 miles. Bearings, fuel pumps, water pumps, alternators, electrical problems. no more. Next car will not be a Pontiac.
General comments?
Maintenance HOG.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 7 miles |
| Most recent distance | 161000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Bonneville |
| Date of Entry | 23rd March, 2004 |