Bonneville VS Grand Prix
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Bonneville VS Grand Prix
Hi, I may need to find another car since my 00 Bonne was totaled in an accident.
I am thinking about Grand Prix GT or GTP.
I am looking for a GP intead of a Bonne just because GP is easier to find and a little samller (may handles better I assume).
Have a couple questions,
1. How similar is Grand Prix to Bonneville? Do they share exactly the same engine, tranny and body type? I know the SE version GP has a smaller engine but that is out of my concern.
2. Does Grand Prix has the same common problems as Bonne? Such as the intermidiate shaft, the intake gasket, the window regulator, the wheel bearing, the pressure control solenoid, the leaking trunck and doors? Wow, I know so many problems but I still love the Bonne !
Thank you for any input......
I am thinking about Grand Prix GT or GTP.
I am looking for a GP intead of a Bonne just because GP is easier to find and a little samller (may handles better I assume).
Have a couple questions,
1. How similar is Grand Prix to Bonneville? Do they share exactly the same engine, tranny and body type? I know the SE version GP has a smaller engine but that is out of my concern.
2. Does Grand Prix has the same common problems as Bonne? Such as the intermidiate shaft, the intake gasket, the window regulator, the wheel bearing, the pressure control solenoid, the leaking trunck and doors? Wow, I know so many problems but I still love the Bonne !
Thank you for any input......
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Re: Bonneville VS Grand Prix
Originally Posted by coliphage
Does Grand Prix has the same common problems as Bonne?
1ntermidiate shaft
2intake gasket
3window regulator
4wheel bearing
5pressure control solenoid
6leaking trunck and doors
1ntermidiate shaft
2intake gasket
3window regulator
4wheel bearing
5pressure control solenoid
6leaking trunck and doors
2 yes
3 no
4 yes (not QUITE as common)
5 yes
6 yes, trunk leaks
Originally Posted by coliphage
1. How similar is Grand Prix to Bonneville? Do they share exactly the same engine, tranny and body type? I know the SE version GP has a smaller engine but that is out of my concern.
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check this site out:
http://carsurvey.org/model_Pontiac_Grand+Prix.html
vs
http://carsurvey.org/model_Pontiac_Bonneville.html
http://carsurvey.org/model_Pontiac_Grand+Prix.html
vs
http://carsurvey.org/model_Pontiac_Bonneville.html
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This has to be my favorite
Last time I checked the tranny just doesnt fall apart for no reason.
Also notice not many reviews for the SSEis...must be happy ppl.
I bought a 2000 Bonneville SE in Oct 2004 with 28,000 miles. At 30,000 the transmission fell apart and had to be replaced.
Also notice not many reviews for the SSEis...must be happy ppl.
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I would get the extra room and a rarer vehicle... Might I suggest an Bonneville SLE from 2005? We need another one on the club! Best looking aside of the GXP and they have the good ol 3800 Series II in them and are great on gas! After all I am biased but eh I love mine...
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Originally Posted by gm4life
I would get the extra room and a rarer vehicle... Might I suggest an Bonneville SLE from 2005? We need another one on the club! Best looking aside of the GXP and they have the good ol 3800 Series II in them and are great on gas! After all I am biased but eh I love mine...
I am aiming at 00-02 GP or Bonne 60 - 80k, less than $8,000.