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Where do you live and what color and equipment do you have on your 94 SSE?
Please participate here now whenever you can - we all welcome you and look forward to hearing about your experiences.
Ken
KarenS
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Bill, Madison, WI
Got to take a 200 mile trip yesterday on all two lane roads which was a lot of fun even if they were the typical Illinois/Indiana laser level flatlands. With my wife's back trouble, she wanted the heated seats to keep her back loose. Got just a shade under the highway rating of 27 mpg but that was with 30-40 mph winds. I do miss the economy of the 96 SE but also appreciate that noticable difference in power. It puzzles me a bit that the two engines are rated so differently in fuel economy in that the supercharger supposedly doesn't draw any appreciable power when the bypass valve is open.
It's good to see these cars get some good miles racked up - shows they are being driven and that means enjoyed!
I have the 2000 SE ( no offense taken at all) and agree that the 98 is definitely a good looker too!
Enjoy your mbonneville!
Ken
I picked up a flip out style cup holder from an older Bonneville today. I will have to fabricate some brackets, but I am determined to get a better cup holder into this car. My goal is to end up with a "factory" look. No cutting and hacking allowed.
Happy Easter to all.
I guess the body shop (partially) updated my SSEi to a 2001 model, perhaps I should take it back and tell 'em to change the wheel centers also, huh?
Again thanks,
Bill
The Bonneville goes in at four pm today for its estimate. State Farm is doing 1200 estimates a day and are booked solid until next Sunday.
my other car a 1991 Grand Prix STE had $4600 damage and they totaled it!! I can have the cash or buy it back for $1500 and take $3100 cash. That is top dollar for the car but I bought it new for $20000, and it(was) in great shape. I hate to drive it dimpled. What to do??
My old Elcamino goes in Next Monday.
My Bonneville has Pontiac imbossed into the rear bumper. I took the SLE tags off the side with a hair dryer and it has the "Stealth" look.
Later... Jake
My Bonneville is a 2001 SLE, Maple Red, Sunroof, heated leather, 17" 3-spoke wheels, OnStar, Traction Assist, and other upgrade toys. 5 months old now, and I love everything about it.
Picture over in the Bonneville photos after a fresh spring coat of Zainos.
Hans
has anyone done the paintless dent removal?? How good was it??
Jake
Jake
I know someone (fellow car nut) who went the paintless dent removal route. He was very pleased with the work. He only had a couple of dings removed. There has to be good access to the back side of the panel so that they can work their magic.
Good Luck
Rich
P.S. I would let them replace the panels and paint the car. It just sounds worse than it really is.
I will say that in restoring my 1970 Camaro, I learned the hard way that you never sandblast sheetmetal. The car had had a vinyl roof and when I removed it, there was lots of adhesive stuck to the roof. Well, when I was done, there were more bumps and warped areas than a Maine road in spring. I realized my body work limitations and took it to an excellent body shop. I still don't know how they did it but I swear you can't tell that the roof was reworked. I think if I were you, particularly on the roof, I would let Mother Nature work her magic over the summer and take it from there. By the fall, you should have many fewer dents and the pressure should be off the body shops by then from all of the other people who also were hit.
Ken
Ken
Anyhow, to try to shorten this up...I take the Lumina back, tactfully say "No Way, I gonna keep looking for a Bonneville" and he says his other deal fell through...would I still be interested? "Woo-Hoo...I mean, for the right price", I say. The rest is history and I have myself a beautiful dark teal Bonneville, rear spoiler, power everything and my daughter says I'm the coolest Mom around.
So, I was thrilled to see this Town Hall this morning, never noticed it before when I was in Edmunds doing tons of research for the last 2 months...BTW, Thanks, Edmunds Anyhow, looking forward to being in the World of the Bonnevilles...I'm sure it will be a happy, happy place!
Best wishes for a great ownership and driving experience with your Bonneville. Sounds like you have a real nice one. What color interior do you have and is it cloth or leather? Sunroof?
I'm not sure where you live - but if near Philly you might be interested in attending our Bonneville (and more) gathering on Sunday anytime after noon at the Rockaway Mall off Rt 80 at exit 35 in NJ. There will be 4 of us plus a few Auroras and whomever else decides to join us. Let us know if you are interested in attending.
Ken
Hope to see you often in the Town Hall.
Stephen
Once again, welcome to the board!
More about my Bonne...I think I already said, she's dark teal, rear spoiler, power locks, power windows and power driver's seat. The interior is cloth, charcoal gray, very comfy...alloy wheels...keyless entry...no sunroof. I think that covers everything.
One thing I don't like is that the original owner set up a cell phone holder connected to a speaker on the floor under the dash...hate it...it's coming out. Number one, MY cell phone doesn't fit in it, hence I haven't been able to figure out how it works. Number two, when I get in my car, the LAST thing I want to do is talk on the phone...I hate phones (strange coming from a woman, eh? Then again, I'm a strange woman). Cars are for driving and listening to music real loud, aren't they? The cell phone is in the glove compartment for emergencies only. What really stinks is this stuff is drilled into the floor, But it's still coming out and I'll find a nice console or something to cover up the holes it's gonna leave.
One more thing...bdreggors, you cracked me up...I AM a government employee...Dept. of the Navy, but thankfully, they don't give us cars...not the civilians, anyway.
Have a day! Xena
I took the $$ for my 91 Grand prix and traded it for a 99 Pontiac Sunfire for my daughter. Gotta keep in the Pontiac fold. She fell for the "Cute" Sunfire,..I wasn't nuts over it, I wanted a little bigger car, like a Grandam..I hope it's a good ride.
I think the hail dents are getting better on my Elcamino, but the Bonne still looks nasty. I am getting more attention now with all the dents than before, People tell me what a beautiful car, and give me lots of sympathy. Its not easy driving it with the dimples though!!
Jake
My name is Frog. I have a 2000 SSEi with 6k miles on her now. The stereo has been upgraded a little with two 15's and an amp pushing them. A custom designed pinstripe and orange underbody and wheel well neons. 20% window tint. She is black, and the ravages of winter already have me looking at other Bonnie's with color envy. Black is a very hard color to maintain and keep looking good . I call that color of paint a five footer. Any closer than five feet and you can see every scratch. I decided I really wanted paint with metallic in it. I guess I might have her repainted in a couple of years. I bought it new for 34,000 from the dealer's lot. They gave me 0% financing. Whenever I see another Bonnie on the road I have to turn my head and break my neck, because I am always in mine, so I don't get a chance to see her from afar very often. Since I am the only one who is allowed to drive her alone. Minor mods to come include Cold Air Intake, 3.4 pulley, and possibly different mufflers. Eventually plan on replacing the entire stereo system. Maybe when the after market catches up and can support her. Oh well, I am rambling. Oh yeah, I am from Dayton, OH. I really enjoy the discussins that go on here and look forward to new posts each day.
L8tr,
Frog
www.00bonneville.com
Neo - 6500 Songs, 400 CD's - Like having a jukebox in your car,home, where ever you go.
Well, it is a gold '94 that can be seen driving along I-40 through RTP every day. It is an SSE with most options (except a power window lock!).
Nov 3- 1999 my dealer pulled the most beautiful car built in North America in front of my office window - and we signed the papers.
Obviously - a 2000 , the rest ? SSEi , chrome 6-spoke wheels, sunroof , heated seats (it's Canada), everything. On star want available then. I told it was one of the first into Canada, and was destined for a local M exes - but the dealer owed a favor (he, who knew they dint haggle on Vette pricing ) to my boss - and voila. It is my second Bonne, the previous being a '94 SE. I have loved the Bonne's since the early 80 models with the monotone coloring.
it now has 35,000M (50,000KM) - I LOVE to drive it. As of tonight - it has about 50 coats of Zaino polish on it - and you cant tell it was brushed at the car wash for 2 winters - it glows.
All i've done is dropped in a K&N filter - but im off to a dragstrip with some friends this weekend to get a base time - then Ill likely start with a 3.5 or 3.5 pulley and go from there.
problems - yea ive had the normal brake hassles, squeaks and rattles - and sure the service guys know my voice on the phone and they all know my name when i drop by - -but thats a different thread.
One complaint - the aftermarket for accessories is a bugger up here to get info. Im sure you guys can help. I also hang out at clubgp.com, cause Grand Prix is my second fav. car.
Thats enough for now.
Later
Again - welcome
Ken
Photo's loaded to the gallery - are they just links leading somewhere else - or are they loaded and then permanently on the gallery, even if I dump the photopoint stuff later?
Ken
Once again, welcome!
Best wishes
Brian
Earlier model SSei's had a badge on the trunk, I guess they wanted to save a little $$.
We now have 750 miles on our 2001 SSEi.
Love it!!!!!!
C-ya
I would like to get a couple of small decals for the rear door windows (fixed panels) that have the classic Pontiac Indian Head logo and maybe also the contemporary dart logo as well. I think this is something I'll have to make for myself, since I have had no luck finding such decals on the Internet. But first I'll need to get a hold of a good quality bitmap of the Indian Head logo. Any ideas where I could find it?
I knew not watching my daughter play with the computer was gonna come back and haunt me. 12 year old can build web sites, and I cant. Oh, I just consoled myself with the fact that she is ONLY a passenger in the car - and I drive it haha.
So, off I go to Yahoo when i get 10 minutes to kill - and if i do it soon and have success - ill report back.
anyone else tired of having to do a complex series of shakes, lifts twists and turns to get all the water out of the light facia and trim at the trunk after washing it. I have it down to a science now - but it really bugs me to think they didnt do a better job there.
There are a few sites out there that still provide free photo hosting.
http://www.picturetrail.com
http://www.zing.com/
http://www.fototime.com
http://www.clubphoto.com
Hope this helps!
KarenS
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Ken
My vehicle is better than yours because....
Brag about your ride on Tuesday, May 8, 5-6pm PT/8-9pm ET in the new News & Views Weekly Chat
KarenS
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Ken
KZM
I bet somehow the topic will segue into the Aztek...every topic eventually does. I'm taking bets...anyone else in? :-)
Ken