What does it mean?
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From: Halifax, Canada 91SSE / 97SSEi
Originally Posted by scottydl
The letters indicate option packages:
SE = Standard Edition
SLE = Super Luxury Edition (a hyped-up SE all around, an SSE(i) look-alike in '98-'03)
SSE = Super Sport Edition, has just about every option standard. Discontinued in '00, SLE took over the same features.
SSEi = same as SSE, but the 3.8L V-6 is supercharged!. Not sure why they used the letter "i" for that. :?:
GXP = replaced the SSEi in '04, with a Northstar V-8 instead of supercharged V-6. The letters just sound cool.
SE = Standard Edition
SLE = Super Luxury Edition (a hyped-up SE all around, an SSE(i) look-alike in '98-'03)
SSE = Super Sport Edition, has just about every option standard. Discontinued in '00, SLE took over the same features.
SSEi = same as SSE, but the 3.8L V-6 is supercharged!. Not sure why they used the letter "i" for that. :?:
GXP = replaced the SSEi in '04, with a Northstar V-8 instead of supercharged V-6. The letters just sound cool.
But what you posted is the most believed answer.
I'll try and clear up your SSEi and GXP definations...
The "i" on SSEi would stand for "induction or inducted", using your definations.
The GXP would be "Grand eXperimental Pontiac".
But again, these are just what people think/believe.....
The trim level letters really do mean nothing.
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Originally Posted by Merlin 91/97
I'll try and clear up your SSEi and GXP definations...
The "i" on SSEi would stand for "induction or inducted", using your definations.
The GXP would be "Grand eXperimental Pontiac".
The "i" on SSEi would stand for "induction or inducted", using your definations.
The GXP would be "Grand eXperimental Pontiac".
Originally Posted by Merlin 91/97
But again, these are just what people think/believe.....
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My car is the only one in this discussion with a meaning, a purpose if you will. 
j/k
Actually the SSEi is different from the SSE. SSE'* can be had with a supercharger, but they don't have things like HUD, or some power seat configs, etc standard. Just ask steve about his last car
(right back at you bro )
j/kActually the SSEi is different from the SSE. SSE'* can be had with a supercharger, but they don't have things like HUD, or some power seat configs, etc standard. Just ask steve about his last car
(right back at you bro )
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I really dont know what an SSE is anymore accept for the most confusing car pontiac ever made. Took me 4 years and now to still understand what this car has and dont. Between all of them, Me and Kenn has the most weirdest. Mine was supercharged with nothing to offer but a sunroof and leather, Kenn has EVERY SINGLE THING an SSEi has.
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From: Halifax, Canada 91SSE / 97SSEi
Originally Posted by jr's3800
Originally Posted by Merlin 91/97
I prefer SSE to mean "Super Sport Edition"... then "Sports Sedan Edition".. that sounds too lame.
mmmmm.... 454..... <drool>
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Originally Posted by ssesc93
I really dont know what an SSE is anymore accept for the most confusing car pontiac ever made. Took me 4 years and now to still understand what this car has and dont. Between all of them, Me and Kenn has the most weirdest. Mine was supercharged with nothing to offer but a sunroof and leather, Kenn has EVERY SINGLE THING an SSEi has.
wha would mine be considered?