2003 Pontiac Bonneville Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
19 - 21 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(38 Total Reviews)
Fun, Good Looking and Great Value
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Pontiac Bonneville SLE 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
Review
This car is vastly under rated from what I've read. The value therefore is very high due to the relatively low trade-in values. I purchased mine 2- years used with 17,000 miles on it for under $17K. It has never had a problem - currently at 76,000 miles. The 'Buick' 3800 V-6 is the best engine on the American market. All you have to do is change the oil regularly and this car will go and go. I love it.
Favorite Features
Exterior style. It is sleek, muscular and attractive. Engine.
Suggested Improvements
No complaints. I wish they were still making them. When this one wears out at 300,000 miles - what am I going to do?
Supercharged SSEi midnight blue
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
Review
Love it! I have always had a Bonneville or an Olds Aurora- love big sedans. This is my favorite of all time! My car is beautiful - love the look in and out and that supercharger is wow. Very comfortable ride
Favorite Features
Leather. Heads up. Dual climate sunroof. 17" chrome wheels. Monsoon stereo system is awesome. OnStar equipped. Love the automatic mirror
Suggested Improvements
More or better rear ac vents would be great for my baby. HID lights would make the car perfect
1 out 2 people found this review helpful
Brakes, Vibrations, and Steering Column
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 3 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 3 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
Review
This car is the biggest lemon we have ever purchased. From day one, it has had an extreme vibration that no one has been able to get rid off. The car has 44,000+ miles on it. After 2 new sets of Michelin tires, countless tire balances, alignments, badly warped rotors at 43,000 miles, sticking calipers, drivers seat that shifts when taking curves, and 2 fixes to the steering column, we still have bad vibration, brake problems, and a seat that shifts - to the tune of about $3000. Oh yes, also had water coming in from under the car as well as in the trunk. I hate this car! GM will not get another sale from me.
Favorite Features
Exterior lines and headlights.
Suggested Improvements
GM already did - they discontinued the Bonneville. Seat belts are annoying, plastic is cheap inside, noisy!
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Nice ride
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Pontiac Bonneville SLE 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I traded my 2004 Grand Prix for this car. ItÂ’s a much better ride than the GP. Fuel economy 23 city 28-29 highway. 1 problem since owning was a repair of $46 dollars. Other than that it runs like a top. Comfort. It rides better than my 2002 Concorde Limited.
Favorite Features
Dual one touch window down. Quiet ride
Suggested Improvements
Different OEM tires
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
Missing my Bonneville
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Pontiac Bonneville SE 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
Review
After having 3 Grand Prixs, I went up to the Bonneville. Wish I had done it sooner. It was a fun to drive, comfortable, sporty, yet classy car. I got great gas mileage, avg around 28mpg. Never had any problems with it. I came out of an almost head on collision at 50mph, taking the brunt of the hit down the drivers side, with no injuries! Unfortunately it was totaled. Now I have a 2007 Grand Prix, since Pontiac discontinued the Bonneville; Bigmistake Pontiac! Would have bought another Bonneville for sure!
Favorite Features
Great gas mileage. Excellent handling and preformance. Great in the northeast snow with the right tires. Held up well in an accident
Suggested Improvements
Heated side view mirrors on base model.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Steering Nightmare
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 4 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl S/C 4A)
Review
A lot of fun to drive, not bad on fuel consumption, and has good looks. At 5,000 the steering rack was replaced, and at 26k we had the intermediate shaft in the steering box replaced w/ a new part. At 40k the cluck,cluck, noise started again "intermediate shaft" the dealer along w/ GM claims there is no safety problem and live with the noise. I'm 55 and this was my last GM product.
Favorite Features
Handling, fuel economy and power of the supercharged 3.8
Suggested Improvements
A car maker today must take ownership for what they produce if they wish repeat business. Not simply taking the car out of the line up.
6 out 8 people found this review helpful
Love my Bonneville
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Pontiac Bonneville SE 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I really love my car! I have had it for over a year and have driven it to death. The only problem is that the fuse to my interior lights keeps blowing. Other than that it is comfortable and a fun car to drive. When you keep the oil changes current it really accelerates! Gas mileage is okay! Oh and the plastic things in the car keep breaking (cover for the vanity mirrors for example) Other than that it is wonderful and a pleasure to own! IT is VERY reliable!
Favorite Features
Very large interior and very comfortable.
Suggested Improvements
Better gas mileage and better stereo system. My speakers blew very easily.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
First Impressions
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Pontiac Bonneville SLE 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Have owned this used Bonneville a little under 2 months. Some notes: Fuel Economy; around 27 average in mostly hwy driving, not bad. Comfort; very nice ride, front seats could use additional bolstering in the thigh area. Performance; very good, accelerates nicely when pushed. Accomodations; huge trunk, back seat roomy-head clearance ok even with sunroof, heat/ac with dual climate works nice (although fan runs at same speed for both sides, just temp difference. Annoyances; data computer seems off- gallons used short about 1 gallon out of 17 which shows misleading fuel economy-miles to empty-etc, oil life monitor at 67% after 3300 miles? Conclusion; great family cruiser, 9/10 stars
Favorite Features
Ride, accessories, looks, room
Suggested Improvements
front seats more support, computer monitor more accurate
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
A Beautiful Vehicle
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Pontiac Bonneville SLE 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I purchased this Certified Used Vehicle from my local Chevy Dealers' Used Car Lot. This 2003 Pontiac Bonneville SLE is easily one of the nicest vehicles I have ever owned (and I'm 46). The overall styling is striking and I get a thrill everytime I see it! I'm getting almost 24 mpg in mixed (city/hwy) driving. The reliability is exceptional! I simply love this car! I am also very disappointed that GM has discontinued producing the Bonneville (as of the 2005 model year). I will drive this car for quite a long time. In fact, my plan is to drive this car for at least another 5 years, then look for a clean 2005 Bonneville GXP and be in Bonneville Heaven! (I know the 2005 GXP is the best ever!!)
Favorite Features
My SLE is almost completely loaded. So everything is my favorite feature! Simply a gorgeous car!!!
Suggested Improvements
NONE (other than GM reconsidering the Bonneville's demise and come out with a new version in the near future!!!)
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Bonneville, good quality, fair price
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Pontiac Bonneville SE 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Had trouble with the steering wheel initially. Strong vibrations in the wheel. This was corrected under warranty, and has been fine since. Engine has given me no problems. Highway mileage consistently 28-30mpg. Seat is kind of hard, and feels like it leans toward center of car, but not the most uncomfortable car I have been in.
Favorite Features
Great looks. Powerful base model engine. Great gas mileage. Reliable.
Suggested Improvements
More comfortable seats.
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