Realizing that no one actually wants a Catalina sulking around the shop, Freiburger and Finnegan put the car up for auction on eBay Motors the instant they had the title in hand. Cracks in the manifold are common, as is the tendency for the plastic interior parts to break. The radiator is 2 years old. Pontiac chassis engineers were looking for less roll, dive, and squat in this sedan. The car is drivable but considered unsafe to drive. To confirm that this part fits your vehicle, enter your vehicle's Year, Make, Model, Trim and Engine in theCompatibility Table.
. Unlike many great sporting engines from European and Asian makers, this engine gets the job done without having to wind into the high end of the rev range. Our strikingly handsome black test vehicle with the supercharged engine sprinted to 60 mph in a fleet 7. Most times, engine replacement is required if ignored long enough. Three different buttons control the lumbar support, but none of the settings was particularly effective. On mostly smooth roads, we didn't detect a significant difference between the two, but ride quality did improve by switching to the latter mode when traversing rough pavement. However, it also adds about a thousand bucks to the purchase cost, drops fuel economy to 26 mpg on the highway and is a little noisier than the standard V6.
With the '96 freshening, the Bonneville sheetmetal now accurately reflects the true nature of these domestic road tamers. If you open the trunk when it rains, the water tends to dump inside, and those with a sunroof have had problems with rain collecting inside the rear foot wells. The console-mounted seat controls with this system include nine buttons to adjust the front seats, with a mode switch for switching between driver and passenger adjustments. Walkaround For '96, the Bonneville has some subtle styling revisions that add considerable elegance to the overall look. The Bonneville delights with thoughtful touches like door-panel beverage holders and an air compressor in the trunk.
You'll never outflow it, though if you want the sound, then by all means go for it. Though automakers aren't really building boats anymore, the Pontiac Bonneville is as close as you'll get to the pre-1970s combo of interior space and upscale cruiser, only now it comes with excellent fuel economy. Brand Suggestions are in the parentheses. We thought this system makes the console look too much like a touch tone command center and wondered whether dust and debris would accumulate among the buttons over time. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. This V-6 always seems relaxed, never strained or stressed, even during wide-open throttle runs up the onramp or thrilling passing on two-lane roads. Porting the lower intake has its benefits.
A large American sedan and sporty driving don't usually go together, but the Bonneville manages to pull off this unlikely combination. Radio and heater switchgear is well placed for quick reference and easy adjustment. Driving Impressions The Bonneville provides relatively rapid transport, so choosing between the two 3. Owners say it has good pickup, and the handling makes it feel like a much smaller car. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. But the bottom line is that beyond the convenience gizmos, this car has the chassis refinement, brakes, and powertrain guts to run with the best of the sport-sedan imports.
Like many climate control systems, it turns on the air conditioning compressor even when it's 20 degrees outside. There is only one bolt securing it on the right side. Optional safety-related gear includes traction control, a head-up display and steering wheel radio controls. Radiator is 2 years old. We found this system more communicative than the previous, conventional setup, but it isn't as sharply responsive as the very best variable-assist units on the market. For many of us, that's fine.
Buy your next used motor from our qualified dismantlers, junkyards and used engines dealers. But life got in the way, time slipped by and Ken was recently diagnosed with esophageal cancer and given about three months to live. The Bonneville has been tweaked for '96 to deliver a slightly firmer ride. Here the Bonneville measures up well, with standard dual airbags, anti-lock brakes, a brake-shift transmission interlock, an optional traction-control system, and child-safety door locks. Five more buttons, arrayed like sentries along the console-mounted shifter, are used to select among three driving modes. The driver and passengers get first-class accommodations in this fast-lane flier.
Capping off the crisp bodywork is a fresh palette of sophisticated colors. Tires have good tread, mileage - 147,200. And unlike some other sporty buckets, they're wide enough not to feel confining, even for the broader of beam. It's rare to have such a big luxury car that is also a performance vehicle, but with the supercharged engine, the 1996 Bonneville was fast on the highway. We purchased it from our son.
The video is part of a new series called Roadkill that should document similar adventures. Another feature prevents drivers from locking the doors with the key in the ignition. The radio also features redundant controls mounted in the steering wheel. Equipped with the supercharged version it's even faster. The stereo system controls are easy to operate, whether adjusting the volume with the relatively large knob or using the optional steering wheel controls.