Assess this Bonneville
10-04-2004, 07:34 PM
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Assess this Bonneville
I just got back from test driving a 93 SE for a buddy. Insurance totalled his truck and he'* getting $2-2.5K, He'* also got $1200 himself to spend. He'* wanted a BVille for about 8 months now, We've been keeping an eye out and he just got the news that they're totaling the truck, Here'* some facts about the car:
93 SE
143,704 miles
Very very clean
FE1 suspension
Deluxe Trim
Floor shift
Twilight Sentinal
Tires like new
New struts
Best brakes I've ever felt in a BVille
Faster than my car ATM
Very smooth shifting
Missing cigarette lighter
Grey paint, grey cloth
Small dent above PS taillight
Three dings
DS foglight missing, PS cracked
Same rims as mine
Remote Keyless Entry
Oil and tranny fluid look good
Cassette W/ EQ, which doesn't really matter. His system fron the truck is all the right sizes.
Overall the car looks like my grandmother drove it. It'* got a history code stored, Don't know what it is yet. They're asking $2950 for the car, But that seems high to me. What do you guys think?
93 SE
143,704 miles
Very very clean
FE1 suspension
Deluxe Trim
Floor shift
Twilight Sentinal
Tires like new
New struts
Best brakes I've ever felt in a BVille
Faster than my car ATM
Very smooth shifting
Missing cigarette lighter
Grey paint, grey cloth
Small dent above PS taillight
Three dings
DS foglight missing, PS cracked
Same rims as mine
Remote Keyless Entry
Oil and tranny fluid look good
Cassette W/ EQ, which doesn't really matter. His system fron the truck is all the right sizes.
Overall the car looks like my grandmother drove it. It'* got a history code stored, Don't know what it is yet. They're asking $2950 for the car, But that seems high to me. What do you guys think?
10-04-2004, 07:51 PM
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You can find better.
And nope it'* not a SLE with the cloth interior.
You should be able to find a 1994/95 with slightly lower miles for the same price. Try www.carsoup.com or www.autotrader.com or www.cars.com, and any local advertising magazine'*. You'll want to buy from a private party to get your money'* worth unless you can find one really cheap at a car dealer that mostly deals with new/slightly used luxury cars.
And nope it'* not a SLE with the cloth interior.
You should be able to find a 1994/95 with slightly lower miles for the same price. Try www.carsoup.com or www.autotrader.com or www.cars.com, and any local advertising magazine'*. You'll want to buy from a private party to get your money'* worth unless you can find one really cheap at a car dealer that mostly deals with new/slightly used luxury cars.
10-04-2004, 08:22 PM
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I would not pay $3k for an SE, of 11 years of age. Waaay overpriced. Kbb quote:
-justin
1993 Pontiac Bonneville SE Sedan 4D
Engine: V6 3.8 Liter
Trans: Automatic
Drive: Front Wheel Drive
Mileage: 150,000
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Consumer Rated Condition: Fair
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Engine: V6 3.8 Liter
Trans: Automatic
Drive: Front Wheel Drive
Mileage: 150,000
Search Listings for This Car
List Your Car For Sale Online
Buy a New Car
Free Record Check
Auto Loans from 3.65% APR
Insurance Quote
Print "For Sale" Sign
Payment Calculator
Equipment
Air Conditioning
Power Steering
Power Windows
Power Door Locks
Tilt Wheel
AM/FM Stereo
Cassette
ABS (4-Wheel)
Consumer Rated Condition: Fair
"Fair" condition means that the vehicle probably has some mechanical or cosmetic defects, but is still in safe running condition. The paint, body and/or interior need work to be performed by a professional in order to be sold. The tires need to be replaced. There may be some repairable rust damage. The value of cars in this category may vary widely. A clean title history is assumed. Even after significant reconditioning this vehicle may not qualify for the Blue Book Suggested Retail value.
Private Party Value Search Local Listings for This Car $1,100
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-justin
10-04-2004, 08:32 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...492447186&rd=1
That'* a '92 SSEi, going for $1200, over in 10 minutes
-justin
That'* a '92 SSEi, going for $1200, over in 10 minutes
-justin
10-04-2004, 08:54 PM
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Now i'm gonna hear it...
I paid 3900 for my SLE packaged car. 106,000 miles less then 1k on snow, and nearly all freeway/country highway roads.
Worth it? Sure. All sheet metal is perfect, interior is great, and the motor is as good as ever, and i don't think i got ripped off at all.
KBB on mine? 3800-4100.
I paid 3900 for my SLE packaged car. 106,000 miles less then 1k on snow, and nearly all freeway/country highway roads.
Worth it? Sure. All sheet metal is perfect, interior is great, and the motor is as good as ever, and i don't think i got ripped off at all.
KBB on mine? 3800-4100.
10-04-2004, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by OLBlueEyesBonne
You can find better.
And nope it'* not a SLE with the cloth interior.
You should be able to find a 1994/95 with slightly lower miles for the same price. Try www.carsoup.com or www.autotrader.com or www.cars.com, and any local advertising magazine'*. You'll want to buy from a private party to get your money'* worth unless you can find one really cheap at a car dealer that mostly deals with new/slightly used luxury cars.
And nope it'* not a SLE with the cloth interior.
You should be able to find a 1994/95 with slightly lower miles for the same price. Try www.carsoup.com or www.autotrader.com or www.cars.com, and any local advertising magazine'*. You'll want to buy from a private party to get your money'* worth unless you can find one really cheap at a car dealer that mostly deals with new/slightly used luxury cars.