1998 SSEi...Opinions? (everyone was wrong about it..even me)
Hans, check the core support and inner fenders. That front close-up look funny, like the hood is high, and the bumper is drooping. Personal opinion, 30% chance that thing has had a front hit, bad enough to hurt the core support.
If that'* OK, jump on it, then readjust the fit.
If that'* OK, jump on it, then readjust the fit.
Looks like a decent deal for a very good year of Bonneville.
As long as those Taylor wires were not abused they should be fine. I'm still running with mine since I swapped in 03. They are better than stock but you can do better if you want.
Hurry up and buy it before someone else does.
As long as those Taylor wires were not abused they should be fine. I'm still running with mine since I swapped in 03. They are better than stock but you can do better if you want.
Hurry up and buy it before someone else does.
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Originally Posted by GonneVille
Hans, check the core support and inner fenders. That front close-up look funny, like the hood is high, and the bumper is drooping. Personal opinion, 30% chance that thing has had a front hit, bad enough to hurt the core support.
If that'* OK, jump on it, then readjust the fit.
If that'* OK, jump on it, then readjust the fit.
The hood latch needs to be adjusted...its not nearly tight enough....The paint on the hood/bumper and fenders is original....
I'm thinking I'm going to wait around for a while before I jump on it....
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From: Lethbridge, Alberta, _______Canada._______ West Coast Bonneville Fest ___05,06,07 Survivor___

Have that engine oil psi tested with a real gage first, you dont want an engine with poor oil psi
Nice color lol
Nice color lol
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Originally Posted by bonnie94ssei
... I'd try to talk them down to $2600 due to the known issues it has, and the possibility of some major issues. If they don't budge, I'd walk...
THIS would **** me off, however:

I hate it when dealers think I want to pay to drive a rolling billboard. At least it'* not a metal plate that they drilled holes to install.
^ There is not only a dealer sticker on my car, but also a front plate for the original dealership that my car is from :? Mind you the owner before me (my grandfather) has always been good friends with the owner of the dealership, but come on... I hate free advertising.
I'm swapping out the front plate today.
I'm swapping out the front plate today.
I'd agree. If you can not confirm that the low oil pressure is due to a bad sender or gauge, there'* just too many problems that could develop with that engine. It seems like so much extra to go through by planning on replacing the engine if there are other options available.





