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CD Article: Pontiac Bonneville, 2000-2005
« on: July 05, 2006, 10:45:01 pm »
Used Car Review:
Pontiac Bonneville, 2000-2005
2003 Pontiac BonnevilleThough it's a "terrific deal on the used market", the full-size front-wheel drive Pontiac Bonneville has "reliability issues" which "could lead to above-average repair bills further on," says Chris Chase. Still, "it's an attractive alternative to far more expensive European sports sedans," he says.    More...
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Re: CD Article: Pontiac Bonneville, 2000-2005
« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2006, 08:00:19 am »
I don't see too many around. I rented one about two years ago and remembered it being adequate. Not spectacular but not horrible either. Had lots of space. It could make a decent used car buy but apparently it had reliability issues.
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Re: CD Article: Pontiac Bonneville, 2000-2005
« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2006, 09:53:36 am »
I hate the rear end of these cars too. its seams best avoid these beasts.

why did they do that
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Re: CD Article: Pontiac Bonneville, 2000-2005
« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2006, 10:16:59 am »
Quote from: CD_Editor on July 05, 2006, 10:45:01 pm
, "it's an attractive alternative to far more expensive European sports sedans," he says.   

5 series, E class, A6 and Bonneville... ??? ??? ???
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Re: CD Article: Pontiac Bonneville, 2000-2005
« Reply #4 on: July 06, 2006, 01:29:20 pm »
It seems that anyone who sits on the passenger seat would get too much wind from the vents.
Seriously though, the dash board didn't have to be that large..
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Re: CD Article: Pontiac Bonneville, 2000-2005
« Reply #5 on: July 06, 2006, 01:42:19 pm »
Quote from: lucid0703 on July 06, 2006, 01:29:20 pm
It seems that anyone who sits on the passenger seat would get too much wind from the vents.
Seriously though, the dash board didn't have to be that large..

Agreed, the interior is quite blah and too busy looking.
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Re: CD Article: Pontiac Bonneville, 2000-2005
« Reply #6 on: July 06, 2006, 08:16:33 pm »
Ugly car!

Just wanted to say that posting reviews of used cars is a great idea - I'm not in the market but it gives me an idea of older cars for the day that I want to buy again. I also get to learn about cars sold in N America before I moved here. Good job!   :rofl2:
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Re: CD Article: Pontiac Bonneville, 2000-2005
« Reply #7 on: July 06, 2006, 10:03:33 pm »
Glad you like them, Stodge.  8)
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Re: CD Article: Pontiac Bonneville, 2000-2005
« Reply #8 on: July 10, 2006, 10:36:23 am »
Never understood why the kept both the Grand Prix and Bonneville around together for so long.  I think the next gen Grand Prix (G8??) should have a GXP version that would be what the SSEi Bonneville was (or should have been).  The current Grand Prix GXP just needs a bit more of what the French call "I don't know what" IMO.

Definitely need to tone down the dash tho, no need for 10 million buttons and switches, it's a car, not a plane....

I see a few around here and I think the last gen of the Bonneville was nicely styled, didn't realize it had that many problems tho.
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Re: CD Article: Pontiac Bonneville, 2000-2005
« Reply #9 on: July 10, 2006, 03:06:21 pm »
Quote from: simplemind on July 06, 2006, 10:16:59 am
5 series, E class, A6 and Bonneville... ??? ??? ???

When I worked at GM a few years ago, the Pontiac brand manager was adamant, that the Bonneville was a threat to the BMW 5 series. I kept a straight face and wondered what kool-aid he and few others where drinking.
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Re: CD Article: Pontiac Bonneville, 2000-2005
« Reply #10 on: July 10, 2006, 07:48:05 pm »
Quote from: gta_driver on July 10, 2006, 03:06:21 pm
When I worked at GM a few years ago, the Pontiac brand manager was adamant, that the Bonneville was a threat to the BMW 5 series. I kept a straight face and wondered what kool-aid he and few others where drinking.

Talk about setting your hopes unreasonably high  :rofl:
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Re: CD Article: Pontiac Bonneville, 2000-2005
« Reply #11 on: July 10, 2006, 09:05:12 pm »
Quote from: gta_driver on July 10, 2006, 03:06:21 pm
When I worked at GM a few years ago, the Pontiac brand manager was adamant, that the Bonneville was a threat to the BMW 5 series. I kept a straight face and wondered what kool-aid he and few others where drinking.

The same KoolAid GM is still drinking now????

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