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Hello Edmunds Hosts - Is there a software problem here???
However, at this moment things are working correctly for me, so maybe they have fixed it. Let's hope so.
Pat
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BTW - there are some who would suggest I am missing more than a few caps!
Ken
I changed a tire for a friend of ours last week and I would estimate that it took 200 lb ft to get the lug nuts off. In addition to running the risk of ruining the rotors, it probably eliminates virtually all women and more than a few men from being able to change a tire if needed. It only took my back 3-4 days to recover.
When I rotate my tires, I look it up in the manual and set my torque wrench for that setting.
Ward's Auto World
I hope this link works - not much there though (except my source of the latest news). Look up the G/XP article under "Ward's Wrapup"
Ciao, ice
It's ironic that you posted today. Do you have a link to any other articles and/or pictures of the G/XP? I would consider one in May 2003.
http://www.mountaintopclub.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=3&t=000009
Stephen
Has anyone taken on the task of changing the foglight on a 2000 SE? Mine has burnt, but I'm still trying to figure out how to remove the light so I can see which bulb I need. Any ideas on removal, and the bulb number?
Lovin my Bonneville!
Stan
Stan- if its not in the owners manual- try going to MYGMLINKS.COM- they have a lot of useful info
on service etc after your register your pontiac.
Chuck
I'd have to say that all this talk about the G/XP has me putting off any mods to my Bonnie or even buying an SSEi. I'd rather sink my money into the '03 G/XP. Call me a lunatic but this is just what GM has to do - get some buzz going and give (some of) us a reason to at least dream about trading in earlier than common sense tells us we should. Same thing about bringing over the Holden Monaro as a Pontiac GTO. Here are two cars that are going to create some buzz for Pontiac - and with very little effort. I say bravo Mr. Lutz.
Stan: my first fog burnout just happened the other month - mine's still under warranty though so I let the dealer take care of it.
I'm up to 20k miles on the '00 SLE now and very few issues. One of two interior squeaks (on each of the front doors) disappeared on its own and the other after an application of some leather lubricant. Very little spent so far on maintenance (except Mobil 1 every 3000 miles) and still on the original RSA's. I'm impressed enough that I might get the car similarly re-shod when this autumn rolls around. Only quirk? A light in the stereo unit burnt out. No probs because it's under warranty but I was stunned to learn that they replace the entire unit - not just the light! That's gotta cost somebody something! That notwithstanding, this is one of the nicest, most trouble-free rides I have had in many many years.
I'll be back I'm sure gang. Don't keep a light on for me though - I have my own key
I'd like to see it in a more colorful hue - this looks like blue-gray. I'd like to see a garnet red or forest green.
Ken
P.S. - I really do appreciate the lack of cladding and superfluous touches - they really took it down to it's most elegant look.
2.38 wouldn't get out of an Aztek's way while the 3.4 could mean some serious replacement business for the likes of Goodyear.
It will be very interesting to see the performance numbers. I wonder if they are using the same supercharger with the same internals and just running it faster as so many have done with our cars or if they have actually revised the supercharger itself.
Chuck - Thanks for the link, it looks interesting so far! I'll have to peruse it more tomorrow. BTW, it is www.mygmlink.com (not linkS) if anyone else is trying to find it.
Iceman - I too had a light go in the stereo. It was in the clock display area. Whole unit was replaced under warranty. Must be our harsh Canadian winters? lol
Take care,
Stan
That is funny about replacing the whole stereo for a burned out bulb. Line replaceable units are a good idea if it is cheaper to replace the whole unit than to perform the labor to replace a part in it, but replacing the radio for a burned out bulb doesn't seem like it could possibly be cost effective. Perhaps they need to talk Delco or Delphi or whoever makes the radio into making it with more easily servicable bulbs. My dad's 97 Regal GS had a bulb burn out in the climate control and they will only replace that as a unit too. His was out of warranty when it happened, so it would cost $500 plus labor to fix a burned out bulb. Crazy...
The radio light went out in my '97 with about six months to go in my last lease. I decided not to go with the $500.00+ replacement at that point.
The radio light also went out in my 2000 while still under warrantee. They replaced it with a rebuilt one as stated by thill381.
Radio: I had assumed that indeed the faulty units would be sent back to the factory to be rebuilt. Unserviceable lights with a short lifespan do unnerve me somewhat. I jes' might have to spring for that extended warranty - or jump to the G/XP.
twobrowns: While a quart per 2500 miles doesn't necessarily indicate a major problem, I certainly would have it looked at. I wouldn't want mine burning oil at that rate. At the very least, I'd be worried about fouling sensors or plugging the catalytic converter over the long haul. Have you changed the viscosity recently -or switched from dino to synth?
I currently have Michelin 225-60-16's on. Can I get a better ride and handling with 235's?
Finally, Has anyone had to replace the struts.
I have the electronic ride control system and want to get the best deal.
I would also assume although I don't know for sure that the upper strut area has a bushing. If it does, try spraying that.
Again, I'm not an expert by any means on the sluggishness but many, many owners have had a problem with the plug wires. Conventional wisdow appears to be to go with OEM wires, not aftermarket types like Autozone has.
On the 96 I had, I had the adjustable ride or as Pontiac called it "Computer Command Ride". I never had to replace the struts in the 70,000 miles I had it but I do know that the rear ones had air connections going to them from an air compressor in the back. That may mean they are dealer items since most struts wouldn't have an air connection which in turn means that they may be $$$.
I am no expert myself, but I do want my bonneville to reach its maximum potential both standing and rolling.
With the 1996 you owned, did both the performance and touring ride button lights ever stayed on at the same time?
My ride does adjust but both light are always on.
Did you get better mpg with the traction control off?
The owners manual is somewhat vague.
Traction control would have no effect whatsoever on mileage because it only applies the brakes if it detects a slippage condition under acceleration. On my 2000, it seems very slow to activate as many times, my foot has "slipped". The low traction light comes on but I have never heard the system activate.
again, I hope the results are positve.
Chuck
Anyway, I focused especially on concept models and engines, for I love cut out engines!
;^)
Enjoy!
Preston
Beer47 - Congrats on the great experience with your Bonnie. Hope you continue to enjoy it - but I'd agree that maybe it's time to think replacement before she starts costing you money. I have a 2000 SE that I just love - and picked it up pretty cheaply as a 6 month old former rental. No regrets and it's a great car!
Ken
mufflers and wheels. Well, when the light turned greed he did take off rather quickley but, to his surprise my 96 with the tornado installed was right on his back so fast till I even wondered if I was in the same car. The driver of the beemer thought I was a trooper about to nail him. Boy, you should have seen the look on his face!!
I will give you gas mileage update next Monday.
Other than this, I love the car, but this problem is driving me crazy!
Is anyone else having the same problem? and if so did you come up with a remedy??
Thanks.
As a consequence, I had to "learn" to pivot my foot right at the heel. I'm comfortable with it now - and see the safety reasons behind it.