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Old 03-04-2009, 12:11 AM
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I think I've always hated the rear bumpers of the Bonnevilles... They add to the "granny look" of these cars and I think it almost represents a "Grandpa chin."

I don't see why they couldn't make it more sporty . Leave Buick for the "luxury" vehicles.

Just my opinion.

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So which one is it that you hate?
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Any year bonneville that matches the body style of my 1998. I can truly say I hate the bumper, I think there shouldn't be a massive bumper lip that hangs out.
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Well USDM bumpers can be inexplicably massive because of crash test requirements.....

Does the 1999 have a better looking bumper?
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No, the earlier eighth generation Bonnevilles have the worst rear bumpers.

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i personally like the bumper on the 95 that we had. i like the lines and think it goes well with the car. plus, it was good for sitting on or sitting bottles or cans on.


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