1995 Pontiac Bonneville Consumer Reviews

One of the best !

Written by: Arizona Bob on 09/10/2006

Vehicle

1995 Pontiac Bonneville 4 Dr SSEi Sprchgd Sedan

Review

Around town I get 21 mpg, on the Interstate at 75-80 I get 27 mpg. It is one of the best driving cars I have owned. It has 111,000 miles now and have only done routine maintenence, change oil, filters, tires, brakes when required. Use the best oil and tires. I'll probably give it to one of my kids, who are 45,52, and 54.

Favorite Features

Head up display on windshield for speed, directionals,headlight level. Acceleration when needed with supercharger.

Suggested Improvements

Hard to improve on this one.

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bonnie review

Written by: justin on 05/16/2006

Vehicle

1995 Pontiac Bonneville 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

the bonnevilles are great cars. the fuel economy isn't the best but it's good for its size. the top speed isn't what i though it would be, 110mph@4500rpm's then the car shuts down. other than that i love my car.

Favorite Features

very comfortibol ride

Suggested Improvements

need to improve on fuel economy,and switch to rwd

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It's been great ... so long

Written by: Mike on 09/12/2005

Vehicle

1995 Pontiac Bonneville 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

Plastic Lower intake manifold had to be replaced at 100k ... Luckily I do my own work so I saved the $350 labor bill. I also had some minor brake issues. Great Car ! Just tired of driving it ... had it since my nine yr old twin boys were born. Selling the car now ... has 125k and still runs strong

Favorite Features

3.8 liter motor is strong and gets great gas mileage. Funny to think about it, but can you actually buy a bench seat any more ? The wife and I loved it !

Suggested Improvements

Better quality of paint. The car was parked outdoors 100% of the time and the paint started to fall off after 9 years ... 9 yrs is a long time though ?

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I love my Bonneville!!

Written by: Jo Kulwicki on 03/26/2005

Vehicle

1995 Pontiac Bonneville 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

This car has had NO major problems and it now has 115,000 miles on it. Aside from a plugged gas filter, it has never broken down, has driven with race car precision through Chicago traffic and has been comfortable on long hauls. It's the best car I have ever owned; I have owned 11 cars or trucks. I can't say enough good about the car!!

Favorite Features

the reliability, the radio controls on the steering wheel, the great pick-up, the ease to whip in and out of traffic and the gutsiness when asked to accelerate quickly.

Suggested Improvements

Go back to the wider body like the 1995 has. I tried out a 2005 and it was definatley built for a young, thinner body than what I possess.

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Just as reliable as any Toyota!

Written by: dan on 03/07/2005

Vehicle

1995 Pontiac Bonneville 4 Dr SE Sprchgd Sedan

Review

This has been an excellent car. It has 164000 miles on it and I have only ever had to put a water pump and a crank pulley on it. I do all my own work, and I know what a problem free car is, and this car is it. Fun to drive with the supercharger! I love the options (leather, sunroof, etc.) too. I love the design (even better than the 2000 model type SE). Gas mileage is not as good as I hoped (24 hwy on premium), but that might be a fault of the supercharger. The only other fault I can claim is the lack of lumbar support on the SE model. I treat the transmission well and it has lasted too!

Favorite Features

Supercharger, Leather, Moonroof, style, color (black)

Suggested Improvements

Lumbar support on SE model, transmission on some models is weak

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One good car for first timers

Written by: 1 Great Car! on 12/04/2004

Vehicle

1995 Pontiac Bonneville 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

besides the regular maintnence and replacing things like the intake manifold and tires 1nce not much to worry about. it has about 157,000 now and is still pushing great.

Favorite Features

Comfortable ride, great on snow and rain doesnt slip on the road like almost all fords, best engine i've ever seen, great for long drives, and if u ever have a problem it always get me all the way home before it kills so i find this car great.

Suggested Improvements

change the plastic parts on engine to metal or whatever they make it out of like other cars, and make it so the interior material stays stiff longer.

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Best ride I've owned

Written by: Bill Marlowe on 10/09/2004

Vehicle

1995 Pontiac Bonneville 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

Bought used with 31K miles, turns out to be the best car I've ever owned. Until 162,000 miles have replaced only intake manifold and water pump in addition to periodic maintenance schedule. Many 1100-1500 mile straight-shot drives. Absolutely reliable, fun to drive, cruise at highway ++ speeds all day, and this with 24-26 mpg average. Extremely safe and handles like a champ in water and snow. Superb car in every respect. Engine called it quits at 162K and I am replacing it as car is still a tremendous, safe, smooth and solid ride. My overall rating is a full 9 out of 10.

Favorite Features

Superb handling, big-safe yet very responsive car, great gas mileage, the 3.8 Series II... a winner!

Suggested Improvements

Redesign the intake manifold so it doesn't crack prematurely.

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My old Bonnie

Written by: BWR070758 on 04/09/2004

Vehicle

1995 Pontiac Bonneville 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

Bonnie has been an OK vehicle. One week after I purchased it the sound system smoked. Ride control option with air shocks is great. Promotes ride like some European performance sedans. The engine is the first appearance of GM's 3800 II and has used oil since the day I drove it off the lot. No excuse for poor engine quality. The only reason I have kept the vehicle for this long (10) is that the ride is much better since I installed Michelin tires. Will never purchase GM product again.

Favorite Features

Electronic ride control w/ integral air inflator

Suggested Improvements

3800 engine is old technology and lacks quality in precise machining. Interior fit and trim is poor and plastic with too many bells and whistles.

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Rolling to 200000

Written by: movingmann on 02/19/2004

Vehicle

1995 Pontiac Bonneville 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

Purchased car from daughter-needed a van-at approx 45K. Now has 190,810 miles. Gets low 20s mpg in city even with A/C and high 20s highway. Great ride, but miles tell on rear axle supension with rear seat passengers. Console cup holder broken & radio controls on steering do not function now. Front profile is now dated; however side & rear profile look great. Normal minor repairs, water pump, fuel pump, & master cylinder. Engine & trans working great best GM combo manufactured

Favorite Features

Use to be radio controls on steering wheel and open highway comfort

Suggested Improvements

Can't have it both ways, comfortable ride means car will not handle sharp and quick turns without a lot of sway

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The Red Flame

Written by: worf on 01/15/2004

Vehicle

1995 Pontiac Bonneville 4 Dr SSEi Sprchgd Sedan

Review

The electronic struts are too expensive to replace when they leak. Seats are too hard and needed a memory system.

Favorite Features

Acceleration.

Suggested Improvements

Softer seats. Memory for seats.

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