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Replying to: mlm4 (Nov 01, 2005 6:09 am) I think that part of the reason the Bonne died was because of the failure of the GXP version. I looked at the Bonne GXP when it first arrived at a local dealer. I liked most everything about it, except: 1) It was not (and did not feel) ‘quick’. 2) The EPA mileage ratings (largely due to the 3.7:1 final drive. So – I waited – and recently bought a Grand Prix GXP. If the Bonne have been & felt as quick as my GP GXP, and posted (even close to) similar EPA mileage ratings, then I’d likely have purchased one . . . 17 / 24 with acceleration numbers like 0-60 in 6.9 and the Quarter in 15.4 at 91 (C+D) just did not impress me. [ For comparison: The C+D numbers for the Grand Prix GXP are 5.7 and 14.3 at 98. That is a sufficient difference that is obvious to those attuned . . ] I really like Torque. Great, steaming piles of low speed Torque. And low RPM at cruise. And I am still curious, now that the Bonne is out of production, if Pontiac will explore an ‘upmarket’ interior for the GP. I’d have seriously considered options like a power tilt & telescope steering wheel, cooled as well as heated front seats, a rear seat center armrest, etc. Or perhaps Pontiac will be the next GM Division that is ‘sacrificed’. . . [Swing and a miss – strike 3 for the Bonne . . ] Not that 1 sale would ever revive or kill a Model, but it does help. - Ray Happy GM customer – at least for now . .
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Replying to: rayainsw (Nov 01, 2005 7:23 am) The Zeta-based RWD G8 was supposed to take the place of the Bonnie and uplevel Grand Prix models (the G6 was to handle the lower Grand Prix models), but, as we all know, it got canceled. Too bad, it would have been a great car. Picture this with the twin Pontiac kidney grilles, and there's your G8: Current Aussie Wheels Magazine cover |
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So came winter and the driver's heated seat doesn't work. When I flip the switch to turn it on, the light comes on and then goes out in a couple of seconds.  I was going to check my Intrigue's service manual to troubleshoot it, but I was wondering if anyone's had the same issue. TIA
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Replying to: evandro (Nov 22, 2005 8:56 am) Jeff
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Replying to: jh777 (Nov 27, 2005 2:52 pm)
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Replying to: mlm4 (Dec 08, 2005 7:51 am) Thanks!
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Replying to: kidsdad1 (Jan 09, 2006 9:00 am) Part number for the repair kit is 25730797. List price is $105.26 but can be had for much less from an internet parts supplier. According to the bulletin the labor is about 1.3 hours per seat and this doesn't look like a do-it-yourself job either so the repair will be expensive. Good luck.
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Replying to: ravenfive (Feb 28, 2005 8:05 am) Thaks Mike
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Replying to: ezrapon (Apr 08, 2004 1:27 pm) MC">
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Replying to: bunky36 (Sep 21, 2004 5:05 pm) Thanks Mike |
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