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Old Jun 4, 2006 | 11:30 PM
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Thank God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry fellas, I know a lot of you love your Bonnie, but for as much as i loved mine, she didn't love me nearly enough.

During our 4 year marriage, I repaired Bonnie'* head gasket, transmission, water pump, power steering, three window regulators and the usual maintenance, brakes/tires. She was a wallet drain to say the least.

While it was strange to let her go, I know I'll be better off. I just hope her next owner is as good to her as I was. I jetisoned her for a Toyota. I need a break from GM for a while, maybe a long while. Good luck to the rest of you!
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Old Jun 4, 2006 | 11:44 PM
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I read stories like yours and get REAL NERVOUS... sorry to hear about all the troubles... good luck with the 'yota

I'm thinking about doing the EXACT same thing
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Old Jun 4, 2006 | 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 1995BvSSE
I read stories like yours and get REAL NERVOUS... sorry to hear about all the troubles... good luck with the 'yota

I'm thinking about doing the EXACT same thing

who else is switching to the dark side???




JK i support you guys no matter what you drive
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 04:55 AM
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uirx2002, I've remembered your problems over the years. Best of luck with the new vehicle. Stop back here from time to time.
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 07:27 AM
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Every manufacturer has it'* lemons. Hope you get a good one next time.
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 08:14 AM
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what year was his bonnie???
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by sqela
Originally Posted by 1995BvSSE
I read stories like yours and get REAL NERVOUS... sorry to hear about all the troubles... good luck with the 'yota

I'm thinking about doing the EXACT same thing
who else is switching to the dark side???
My wife and I are in the process of doing this right now. Keeping the Bonnie (since its depreciated like a rock), but buying a Honda.
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by GreenMachine98
what year was his bonnie???
Considering the window regulator comment, it'* likely a 2k or newer.
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 10:37 AM
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Yeah he had a 2000 SE.

uirx2002, we wish you luck with your new ride.
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by willwren
Every manufacturer has it'* lemons. Hope you get a good one next time.
It'* true. I bought a Toyota once as a dependable car for my wife and then on to my daughter. I spent more money repairing that car than my Bonnie, by far, and got rid of it with about 120,000 on the clock. I realize that it was a lemon for them. It happens to every manufacturer, like it or not.

Now my daughter has a G6 and loves it.

uirx2002, I've been there and understand your situation. Just don't run off from BC!
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