classic bonneville "consumer complaints"
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From: vancouver, canada 1995 bonneville SSEi
classic bonneville "consumer complaints"
I found this web site, www.mycarstats.com and people can go to this site and share complaints about their car. while I'm sure most are valid, here are some of the "best" regarding the '95 bonneville
THE TRUNK LIGHT DOES NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE COVER, ITEMS IN THE TRUNK AREA BURN FROM THE HEAT OF THE BULB
DESIGN OF AIR DAM TOO LOW, CAUSING IT TO RIP APART WHEN PARKING UP TO THE CONCRETE DIVIDERS
CONSUMER STATES WINDSHIELD IS DISTORTED AT BOTH ENDS, WHEN STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN, IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE IF CARS ARE COMING FROM THE RIGHT, THE VIEW IS DISTORTED, FOR AERODYNAMIC REASONS , THE WINDSHIELDS ARE CURVED
and my all time favourite
FRONT VENT WINDOWS NOT DESIGNED TO BE OPENED, CAUSING POOR CIRCULATION OF AIR, CAUSING DRIVER TO GET SLEEPY
THE TRUNK LIGHT DOES NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE COVER, ITEMS IN THE TRUNK AREA BURN FROM THE HEAT OF THE BULB
DESIGN OF AIR DAM TOO LOW, CAUSING IT TO RIP APART WHEN PARKING UP TO THE CONCRETE DIVIDERS
CONSUMER STATES WINDSHIELD IS DISTORTED AT BOTH ENDS, WHEN STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN, IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE IF CARS ARE COMING FROM THE RIGHT, THE VIEW IS DISTORTED, FOR AERODYNAMIC REASONS , THE WINDSHIELDS ARE CURVED
and my all time favourite
FRONT VENT WINDOWS NOT DESIGNED TO BE OPENED, CAUSING POOR CIRCULATION OF AIR, CAUSING DRIVER TO GET SLEEPY
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The air dam on mine isn't that low, and it should be the same as yours. I can easily fit over concrete curbs :? But I do know the late 90'* Sebrings bumper is too low. Every one I see is dented up and bent downward. Anyone else notice this? 
Also, I don't have a cover on my trunk light as well, but how would thiings get burnt in the trunk unless an object is right up against the bulb? Plus it only lights up when the trunk is open, and how often is the trunk left open :?
Also, I don't have a cover on my trunk light as well, but how would thiings get burnt in the trunk unless an object is right up against the bulb? Plus it only lights up when the trunk is open, and how often is the trunk left open :?
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From: Salina, KS
Originally Posted by bonnie94sse
The air dam on mine isn't that low, and it should be the same as yours. I can easily fit over concrete curbs :? But I do know the late 90'* Sebrings bumper is too low. Every one I see is dented up and bent downward. Anyone else notice this?
Also, I don't have a cover on my trunk light as well, but how would thiings get burnt in the trunk unless an object is right up against the bulb? Plus it only lights up when the trunk is open, and how often is the trunk left open :?
Also, I don't have a cover on my trunk light as well, but how would thiings get burnt in the trunk unless an object is right up against the bulb? Plus it only lights up when the trunk is open, and how often is the trunk left open :?
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Re: classic bonneville "consumer complaints"
THE TRUNK LIGHT DOES NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE COVER, ITEMS IN THE TRUNK AREA BURN FROM THE HEAT OF THE BULB
DESIGN OF AIR DAM TOO LOW, CAUSING IT TO RIP APART WHEN PARKING UP TO THE CONCRETE DIVIDERS
CONSUMER STATES WINDSHIELD IS DISTORTED AT BOTH ENDS, WHEN STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN, IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE IF CARS ARE COMING FROM THE RIGHT, THE VIEW IS DISTORTED, FOR AERODYNAMIC REASONS , THE WINDSHIELDS ARE CURVED
FRONT VENT WINDOWS NOT DESIGNED TO BE OPENED, CAUSING POOR CIRCULATION OF AIR, CAUSING DRIVER TO GET SLEEPY
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Is the bulb even on when the trunk is closed?!?
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From: Charlotte, NC ________ SEBF 07 survivor
Originally Posted by bonnie94sse
Is the bulb even on when the trunk is closed?!?
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From: Salina, KS
Originally Posted by jr's3800
Thats too funny.... almost 6 years on my 95 bonnie, and I haven't had those issues... And if we had the vent windows, as if water getting in on a rainy day wasn't bad enough, we'd have a flood in the car... He he he... I still love my Bonneville... Funny for all the people who complain, there are a lot of people that will not part with their Bonneville 
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From: Charlotte, NC ________ SEBF 07 survivor
Originally Posted by jr's3800
Thats too funny.... almost 6 years on my 95 bonnie, and I haven't had those issues... And if we had the vent windows, as if water getting in on a rainy day wasn't bad enough, we'd have a flood in the car... He he he... I still love my Bonneville... Funny for all the people who complain, there are a lot of people that will not part with their Bonneville
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From: Salina, KS
Originally Posted by aviator327
Originally Posted by jr's3800
Thats too funny.... almost 6 years on my 95 bonnie, and I haven't had those issues... And if we had the vent windows, as if water getting in on a rainy day wasn't bad enough, we'd have a flood in the car... He he he... I still love my Bonneville... Funny for all the people who complain, there are a lot of people that will not part with their Bonneville