I'm new - 93 SE everything is stock 105k mi. Jeez, I changed the wires, and I think they were original.

What is this (what seems to be) huge following of the P.B.? I mean, it seems to drive nicely, but what'* the big deal? Would I have to drive a better model to know? I'm just curious if there is more to my car than I realize.

BTW, I paid $1k for it! haha.

Mostly, I'd say it is personal preference. Not weak, not show-offy, great options, great ride, etc.

This is hardly a huge following. Try looking at the ls1 or mustange or civic forums, those are huge followings. Also, try driving a newer SSEi and tell us what you think.

Welcome to the Bonneville Cult.

PB For President!!!!

welcome to the club.

Welcome to the club!

The Bonneville thing is all about taste. The 3800 (available in other cars as well) is a strong runner and last a very long time. It was voted #1 engine for longevity (or something) in the mid 1990'* for several years....starting with 1993. Most people don't expect much from a greocery getter...but once they ride in them they have a new found respect. It is more comfortable than an econobox and more efficient than many full size sedans. But mostly it is just taste....please pass the salt.

Cheesy poem I wrote about mine not too long ago while bored...

Why I Love My Bonneville

My Bonnie isn't new,
Lord knows she isn't fast.
But one thing that i DO know,
My car was built to LAST.

She'* taken crap from me
With nary a complaint.
Not to mention all the times
She has kept me from being late!

I always ride in comfort
Thanks to my velvet seats.
And everything works perfectly,
Down to A/C and heat!

The 305 is common and
Though maybe not the best,
You have to give props to
Parts cheaper than the rest

My car is nothing special,
This I surely know,
But when I really need her to,
Bonnie will get up and GO!

And when I'm on the highway,
That girl will really fly!!!
So if I have a say in it,
She'll be with me till I DIE.

--Christine

sbattert:
To me it is about the ride and the reliability. My 95 Bonneville had 189K on it when I replaced it with a 2004 Bonneville. It only left me stranded twice; both times it was a cooling problem. The 95 was still running strong when I sold it and at first I was not in a hurry to purchase a new Bonneville. I have had my new car for a little over a month and what a difference 9 years makes in the Bonneville. For 1K and 105K miles I would say that you have a reliable ride that should not cost you any major repair bills for 25 to 30K miles.

Christine:
Very nice, sort of the way I feel about both of my Bonneville’*.
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What'* the big deal? For starters, it'* mine. Plus, I prefer big cars. I hate drivng them little things, even the 2000+ Bonnes feel just a tough cramped to me. And it'* hard to find the same agressive styling in a full sized car as the Bonne has without paying big bucks for it, even used.

I love how the 92-99'* look pretty sporty, without being overly race car looking. Kinda remind of the the 70-80'* Nascar cars.

And the ride. Again, it'* hard to match what we got for the price most of us paid.

So, other than the fact that it'* my car, you just can't beat the balance of budget, ride, and style....

Oh yeah, welcome to the club!!

welcome

Well, I had an 89 Park ave with a similar engine. I wish i took better care of it, but it served me well and I liked how it drove. The more I drive it, the more I really like PB, and I think i'll try to take care of this one. I drove an '04 Grand Prix. That was fun.

Thanks for welcoming me on.