1998 Pontiac Bonneville SLE review from North America
"Except for its $1,600-to-repair Achilles heel, the Bonneville is one fantstically satisfying auto"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Intake manifold/head gasket required replacement at around 63,000 miles. Cost around $1,600 to repair at dealer. At about 93,000 the intake manifold/head gasket needed repair a second time!
No other problems.
If the factory would assume responsibility for this typical problem I would not have any other car.
In every other way, 0-60 times, handling, passenger room, gas mileage, trunk size, the Bonneville excels.
General comments?
Except for the costly repairs noted above, my Bonneville has been a fabulous car in every other way, however, every time I am out late at night or in bad weather I feel uneasy, wondering if the damn gasket will blow again.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 205 hp Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 62000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 102000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 24th March, 2005 |