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Do you think Ken could handle all that power? ;-)
That "detail" made it a no-brainer for me as the additional 3/60 takes me to (perhaps) beyond when I'm likely to hold on to the Bonnie.
Although hanging on the Bonnie is still an option (for my wife) - as is getting a GXP. If we go that route, we'll likely wait until my wife's GP lease runs out (in '05).
ice
2003 Production ends June 3rd (includes last of the SSEis)
2004 SE & SLE starts up October 13, 2003.
2004 GXP starts up December 1st, 2003.
Can I expect them to follow suit? Although I'm searching for property in British Columbia as we speak, I'm not versed in the exchange rate... give me your answer in american dollars/miles. Did they offer to finance it?
So where's this place in BC? (and don't say "BC"...)
ice
(rather be) ice
The only thing out of ordinary driving, was 2 trips from LA, CA to Vegas on the I-15. At a certain part of the road, 10-15 miles each direction, I recall hearing a loud whistle, caused by the road surface. Other than that everything was normal. Has anyone had similar “quick rubber fading”? Any suggestions?
Thx,
A.D.
30 psi? IS the tire worn on inside and outside
on each front tire or just the two outside edges?
Sounds like
1. low air pressure
2. lots of fast cornering wearing the edges
3. bad set of tires with softer rubber than normal from Firestone
remember the tires in the 67 68 era from Firestone?
The originals on my LeSabre lasted 40K and I took them off early just to get Michelins on to replace the originals.
Do you carry something heavy in your trunk that might have lifted the front causing the camber to go positive on both wheels if it's just the outside edges that wore.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Michael - PLEEEEEEEEZE have the sun out for us!!!
P.S. Make sure the Suburban's A/C and cooling system are in good working order.
I just wonder where to take it from here, the dealer, alignment place, tires place, is it covered by warranty (only 32K miles)?
In both cases, the solution is easy: either buy a gauge at WalMart or any parts store (I like those with a dial and a button to release air) or inflate a little more, say 31 or 32PSI, so that by the time you have the pressure checked again the wear will even out.
HTH
I just wonder where to take it from here, the dealer, alignment place, tires place, is it covered by warranty (only 32K miles)?
This whole tire deterioration occured on the last 4K miles as I rotate it every oil change, and look/check the tires.
As indicated before, it's very unusual and I'm looking for the cause.
You've certain done everything right with rotation and tire pressure.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Just call Marriott Grande Vista anytime after the 18th and ask for Ken Galle. It would be nice to see you.
Looking forward to lots of pool time!
;-b
To be honest, though, I really do like what I'm reading about the new Grand Prix. It sounds like GM has improved virtually ever part of the GP that left me tepid before. And the GTP Comp package looks impressive. Yet one more option to consider when my wife's GP lease draws to a close...
ice
I agree, though, having it roll on top is cheap looking.
Front wheels Total Toe - before was 1.78 now 0.21 (allowed 0-0.4)
How did it get in this position, only god & GM know.
Thanks for all the help.
Anybody knows what it is?
OK, this isn't a GP forum but I think it's fair for Bonneville owners to compare with the younger sibling. I have not read through all the comments on the GP forum about the '04 but the reviews seem to say it has missed the mark. One might debate what the mark is but for me it's the same one GM missed with the Bonneville. Great car but not as well executed as it should be. And it still looks like a Pontiac from the '90s; the cladding wasn't the only problem with the style. (Up close, those cheap plastic wheel well liners give it away.) The Comp G package appeals to me (as the SSEi does) but I guess until I try one I should reserve comment on how well it drives. I still want a GXP, however rational that may or may not be. And I still think the Bonneville is the best looking sedan on the road. My Humble Opinion.
Plus, the (finally) added split fold-down rear seats.
Oh yeah and 260 horsepower.
;-b
Anyone know how firm this is?
I presume that means pricing may not be final until then?
And when Job 1 is scheduled?
Thanks,
- Ray
Still impressed with a couple of drives in '04 GTPs but curious . . .
Is there a rev limiter on an SLE? If so, what are the rev limits?
Does anyone know where I could find this info?
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290489113&idx=10 They are at photos 9 and 10. The GXP wheels had an annoying vibration at 60-80mph that my wheel and tire shop couldn’t eliminate, and they use some pretty sophisticated balancing equipment like the Hunter ground force measurement system: http://www.hunter.com/pub/company/press/2001/pr07-02-01.htm. They got the wheels balanced on the balancing equipment just fine, but on the car they vibrated. I took the car to Goodyear so they could check to ensure that the RSA tires were all OK. I watched them do the checks, and the tires were not the problem. Everyone eventually concluded that the Mille Miglia wheels, although described to me as being hub-centric wheels manufactured to Bonneville specs, were really not hub-centric. They came with “centering rings” and some very unusual looking two-piece “centering” lug nuts that neither the wheel shop or Goodyear techs had ever seen before. The net result was that although they tried several times, the wheels could not be mounted properly to eliminate the vibration. The American Racing wheels, on the other hand, are true hub-centric wheels with the center bore matching Bonneville specs exactly and using standard lug nuts. With the Goodyear RSA’s mounted on them, they run like velvet at all speeds. I'm sure Pontiac will work out any balancing kinks with the Mille Miglia wheels before they release the Bonneville GXP with those wheels on them. In hindsight I’m just as happy we couldn’t stop the vibration because I like the looks of the chrome American Racing wheels a lot better.
The Envoy has more wind noise than I would like so I'm having the door seals, etc. looked into to hopefully minimize it. I must say that the solid feel and lack of rattles (so far - 5,000 miles) is impressive.
My wish was for a Bonneville SUV and this is fitting the bill.
Good luck to all and if anyone is considering an Envoy (iceman), feel free to email me.
Stephen
We had a great vacation in Orlando and Myrtle Beach SC and the driving was enjoyable except for a major accident in NYC on the way down and very heavy traffic on Apr 25 from Orlando to Myrtle Beach. Naturally I would have prefered to be driving the Bonneville but all in all it was a great trip. PERFECT weather and lots of R&R.
I really would like to make that trip in the Pontiac but with 3 kids and loads of stuff it just isn't practical right now. Someday......
Boy, do I appreciate the Bonneville even more after the last two days. I took a rental Mitsubishi Lancer(no cruise control) from Chicago to St. Louis and back and got just over 30mpg. My Bonneville would have gotten close to that under the tailwind conditions. I was shocked that the POS Lancer would only get barely above 30mpg with a tailwind.
I'm glad to hear you enjoyed your trip to Maine. I've heard from a number of people that the weather wasn't so good here last week so you must have picked the best days.
Gas mileage difference between small and large cars just doesn't seem to be dramatic anymore and would suggest that more people consider the larger and more comfortable cars that we love. It's great to be able to drive our comfortable and roomy Bonnevilles and not get fleeced at the pumps.
I even averaged around 17.5 to 18 mpg in my fully crammed 100,000 mile 1995 Suburban over a good deal of my recent trip. No complaints here.
I presume you did a lot of interstate driving. I-95 is a nice, level, straight-shot from the D.C. area all the way to Florida, but there can be heavy volume at certain times of day. I recently drove up to Myrtle Beach and back and found that U.S. 17 north of Ridgeland, S.C. was much better than I-95/U.S. 378. Time-wise they were about the same but north of Charleston U.S. 17 was wide-open (nothing out there) and four-lane median-separated most of the way. U.S. 378 is single-lane for about 60 miles and there are very few passing zones (especially if you're driving the family truckster). The Bonneville would just be frustrated in traffic on that road.
Had to order some touch-up paint as I knocked a thumbnail-sized chunk off the car just behind the right-rear wheel. It's amazing how easily the paint comes off the plastic parts; I only brushed up against a corregated cardboard box in my garage.
The drive from Orlando to Myrtle Bch on Fri Apr 25 was tedious at best. Lots of folks leaving town after Easter week vacation and it took 5 hours to get to Jax Fla from Orlando! I looked at Rt 17 as you suggest on the map and had Rt 95 not finally opened up by the time we got to Savannah I would have taken it.
Driving the Bonne would have been as frustrating as it was in the Burb but at least up high you get a better view of the miles of stop lights ahead of you
http://www.jdpower.com/news/releases/pressrelease.asp?ID=2003028
Jives well with my experience - after 2 1/2 years and 40k miles.
ice
is 95 Fully Loaded 3.8 regular. I just
did a 210M trip last Sunday here in TX to
Dinasaur Valley State Park(from North Dallas),
and ended-up around 30mpg. This is very
impressive.
I got ~126K on odometer, the trunk was full, the
AC was on all time, and we were four people( well
two boys). Average speed was 65 I guess.
Is there any japanese "fuel efficient" car for
the same size, that can match BONNY?
Not that I know
Previously I had brought up the idea of a Bonneville members meet. Perhaps there could be one in New York State for those in the New England and Mid Atlantic states, another meet in North Carolina in the fall for those located in the Southern states, those in the midwest, perhaps a place like Dayton, Ohio.
I would believe that a mall or outlet type location would be able to handle this. Would anyone be interested in trying to workout a time and whoever can make it , great.
Any input would be appreciated and if not this year, how about 2004.
Take care and hope someone in this country is getting some sun...
Steve