SE vs. SSE
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SE vs. SSE
Hi everybody and Happy New Year!
It been about 5 months since I lost my 95 SE in an accident and I've been on the hunt for another Bonnie. I found a deal on another 95 SE and a deal on a 94 SSE. The SSE is a little more money but I think I could swing it.
My question is, what are all the differences between an SE and an SSE. I know the front bumper/driving lights are different and the tail lights are different. What else? Is the suspension different?
It been about 5 months since I lost my 95 SE in an accident and I've been on the hunt for another Bonnie. I found a deal on another 95 SE and a deal on a 94 SSE. The SSE is a little more money but I think I could swing it.
My question is, what are all the differences between an SE and an SSE. I know the front bumper/driving lights are different and the tail lights are different. What else? Is the suspension different?
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The Suspension is a little more sporty, yet retains nice smooth ride overall. It is also air assist in the rear with auto-leveling.
The seats are buckets, with leather and 12-way lumbar support front buckets optional. Also there is a standard 8 speaker stereo system, standard 16" aluminum wheels with 225/60/16 tires standard, digital HUD (Heads Up Display) which projects the speed onto the windshield, digital Climate Control, and in the trunk there is an accesory air outlet and should also have a Pontiac Accesories black vinyl bag with the air hose, flare, 1st Aid kit, rag, cotton gloves, and different tips for the air hose.
P.*. The SSE is a nice upgrade from the SE as long as the SSE is in as nice of condition as the SE. Only price you'll pay is slightly higher insurance and slightly lower mpgs due to heavier car and steeper axle ratio (maybe 1mpg less at most -so not real bad).
The seats are buckets, with leather and 12-way lumbar support front buckets optional. Also there is a standard 8 speaker stereo system, standard 16" aluminum wheels with 225/60/16 tires standard, digital HUD (Heads Up Display) which projects the speed onto the windshield, digital Climate Control, and in the trunk there is an accesory air outlet and should also have a Pontiac Accesories black vinyl bag with the air hose, flare, 1st Aid kit, rag, cotton gloves, and different tips for the air hose.
P.*. The SSE is a nice upgrade from the SE as long as the SSE is in as nice of condition as the SE. Only price you'll pay is slightly higher insurance and slightly lower mpgs due to heavier car and steeper axle ratio (maybe 1mpg less at most -so not real bad).
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ok i finaly get to use my talents
yes the body bumpers and the side mouldings are different
there is a different gague cluster with a compass and a DIC
you will have the ECC in the SSE
you can get the 8 speaker sound system (it is an option)
you can get the 12 way power seat with lumbar(it is an option)
you can get a moonroof (option)
you can get the HUD (it is an option)
you can have the ELC
you can have the CCR(it is an option)
you will have a dual exhaust
you will have the trunk lid insulator
you wil have the spoiler
you will have the headlight washers
you will have the FE2 suspension
there might be more
get the SSE!!
yes the body bumpers and the side mouldings are different
there is a different gague cluster with a compass and a DIC
you will have the ECC in the SSE
you can get the 8 speaker sound system (it is an option)
you can get the 12 way power seat with lumbar(it is an option)
you can get a moonroof (option)
you can get the HUD (it is an option)
you can have the ELC
you can have the CCR(it is an option)
you will have a dual exhaust
you will have the trunk lid insulator
you wil have the spoiler
you will have the headlight washers
you will have the FE2 suspension
there might be more
get the SSE!!
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Originally Posted by OLBlueEyesBonne
slightly lower mpgs due to heavier car and steeper axle ratio (maybe 1mpg less at most -so not real bad).
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Originally Posted by 1993 SLE
Originally Posted by OLBlueEyesBonne
slightly lower mpgs due to heavier car and steeper axle ratio (maybe 1mpg less at most -so not real bad).
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i'm assuming (which i prolly shouldn't) that you realize that the 95 will have an l36, whereas the 94 would have an l27. just something to think about. but man, are sse'* niceeeeee.... wouldn't mind having one (or two) of those myself.
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sse all the way man, you'll be happier with it. i'd rather spend the extra money now, then kick my self in a few months for not doing it and then be out twice the money
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