1989 Pontiac Bonneville LE review from North America
"It still holds a special place in my heart"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Calibration/memory chip went out in the computer at 175,000 miles.
It had some severe rust problems, but that's any car in Michigan.
I also had problems with the door opening mechanisms failing.
All other problems were in the steering system and resulted from the car being smashed twice while I owned it.
General comments?
This was an incredibly reliable car that was a joy to take on road trips. I could rely on it every time to get me to and from college (a 3 hour trip). I actually smashed it twice while I owned it (neither time my fault), and I actually paid to have it fixed because this car was THAT reliable. The only other fixes I had to make were a computer chip, both drivers side doors, and a power steering line that had rusted through.
The car drove and handled quite well, even after the smashings. It was a smooth ride with plenty of acceleration and passing power.
I actually wanted to keep it, but I got a really good deal on a newer Buick LeSabre, so I passed it on to my dad's business with 186,500 miles on it. He later sold it when he got a snow plow truck.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 123000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 186500 miles |
| Previous car | Chrysler LeBaron |
| Date of Entry | 4th February, 2005 |