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Old 03-12-2003, 07:12 PM
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I was out the other day taking my Bonny for a drive and I thought I would do some acclerating and stuff and I decided I would try and see how fast it runs 0-60. Well after about 5 runs i averaged anywhere from 12.2-12.8 seconds. I know this seems high but was just wondering if that is normal for a car with this many miles. It still has plenty of top end but the accleration getting there isn't that great. Also wondering if the altitude where I live would effect the times by that much. I tested at an altitude of about 5200 ft.
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I've always wondered what the 0-60 is on our cars. I don't have the mileage that you have, however, I think I'm going to try it this spring and we can compare numbers.

I highly doubt there is a difference between an LE and and SE performance-wise!!
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Both models slower than a SSEi unfortunately :(
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Now that I think about it. The SSE has a lot of extra moldings and trim. The engine is exactly the same on all models, so it makes sense the SE and LE are a bit faster...

I'll I need is that intake...zoom zoom...oh and Zex dry shot...hahaha
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There was no SSEi in 1989.

The supercharged engine was not introduced until 1992, and if there is one, then I want it!
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Getting an 89 SSEi would kinda be like getting a 92 LE Bonneville
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If someone wants to lend me a G-tech , I'll go see what my 97(?) SE can do...


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