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Old Mar 23, 2004 | 07:48 PM
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Hello All,
New to the forum but not new to the Bonneville, I bought my '96 SE new.

I now have over 326,000 miles on her and the engine is still going strong
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Old Mar 23, 2004 | 07:51 PM
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326 000 miles on a 96SE???

WOW

Whats yer secret
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Old Mar 23, 2004 | 08:00 PM
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Alot of highway miles.......been a great car
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Old Mar 23, 2004 | 08:02 PM
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Well then, I'm sure you have many good stories of success for us. Do me a favour and your year, trim level and miles to your signature
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Old Mar 23, 2004 | 08:26 PM
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all i can say is...wow

These are reliable cars we drive!!! That'* amazing!!!

Welcome, and thanks for owning a glowing example of a Bonneville

--Christine
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Old Mar 23, 2004 | 08:39 PM
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Welcome ot the club. I am up in Gainesville. I get down to Melbourne about once every 6 months, nice city.

Welcome, and keep the miles comin!
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congrads on ur bonnie
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Old Mar 24, 2004 | 10:06 PM
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Welcome! A great site for a great car.
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Old Mar 24, 2004 | 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Harborcity
Hello All,
New to the forum but not new to the Bonneville, I bought my '96 SE new.

I now have over 326,000 miles on her and the engine is still going strong
have you had the upper intake failure yet?

this could be the only Series 2 that has that many miles and no failure
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Old Mar 25, 2004 | 07:35 AM
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The upper intake is still oringinal.......
The only maint I have done on this car was a rebuilt transmission at 242K and the water pump at 220K and 2 belts..The engine still uses no oil and still has pep.. it has although started to develope a little oil leak
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