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#743 of 4387 Selling it... by vocus Feb 27, 2001 (1:14 pm)
I regret to say that I am a position where I have to sell my mother's beloved 1993 Pontiac Bonneville SSE with only 77.5K on it. She passed away back in January, and there is just no space to park it at home (restricted permit parking). Plus, I commute 60 miles per day to and from work and cannot afford the gas in it. It's been a great car though, except for the alternator going twice on it and the battery once. That's to be expected though from a Bonneville. I hope it will find a nice home. Selling it for $4500 cash.
#744 of 4387 Power Control Module by jashou Feb 27, 2001 (1:15 pm)
Sorry for the typo. They said I should see 15 more HP and increased torque.
#745 of 4387 Supercharged by zzahh Feb 27, 2001 (1:28 pm)
I think the '94 analogy regarding the SSE badge with the "Supercharged" emblem on the front doors may be incorrect. I own a '94 SSEi, and that's what it says SSEi. Beeing such an Einstein, I new it was soupercharged and din't haf to haf it spelt owt four me.
#746 of 4387 Jet Chips? by theiceman Feb 27, 2001 (1:49 pm)
I had been thinking of one of these myself. A buddy put one on his Grand Prix GTP and claims he noticed the difference (before it was stolen). Unless you're really familiar with chips, you might want to read the postings in the "Bolt-On Mods...More Horses or More Bull?" Edmunds Forum. Mixed experience with chips recounted there and some skeptics too. Although... I have heard +ve things about Jet chips.   I have also heard that most pre-programmed (i.e. non-custom) chips are designed for unmodified engines. If you've changed your sc pulley, for example, the chip might not deliver the full claimed hp gain. I'm sure that Jet will help answer that most basic of questions. While you're at it, ask them if the Bonneville chip negates the speed AND rev limiters?   In the end, I've decided against a chip because they require premium fuel and the claimed added hp at peak revs - which I would use only on occasion just didn't justify the added daily expense of premium fuel for my SLE (of course, that's not an issue in your SSEi). I'd be better off waiting a few years and trading up to an SSEi.
#747 of 4387 "Supercharged" badge... by vocus Feb 27, 2001 (1:59 pm)
Back in 1993, the supercharged engine became available for the SE models (before the SLE came about). When you see the Bonneville with the "Supercharged" moniker on the front door, it's more than likely an SE model with the supercharged engine installed as an option. I only know, because I saw one being auctioned on EBay Motors a couple months ago.
#748 of 4387 CR even likes it by chevytruck_fan Feb 27, 2001 (2:05 pm)
wow I couldn't believe this,even the most biased anti GM magazine on the market gave teh Bonneville a good rating, with Above Average reliability to boot, don't think they ever gave this to a GM car before! Wow   SO how do you guys like your bonnevilles, I haven't been fortunate enough to drive one yet
#749 of 4387 Consumer Reports by theiceman Feb 27, 2001 (3:28 pm)
Thanks for the tip - which issue of CR would that be? If it's current, I'd like to see it. BTW, I think you'll find that all we Bonnie owners love our cars.
#750 of 4387 their site by chevytruck_fan Feb 27, 2001 (4:18 pm)
you can get it right on their site for free (well I think its free I have a subscription, if its not I can paste the article here). http://www.consumerreports.org
#751 of 4387 Well... by pat HOST Feb 27, 2001 (5:23 pm)
About CR...   In my experience, consumerreports requires a paid membership to view many parts of their site. You can paste a link to something you can see, but you cannot paste the whole article because of copyright issues (addressed in your Terms of Use - link in the upper left of this page).   The link you posted is fine, but in case others cannot get to the article you had in mind without subscribing, you cannot post the article here.   Just wanted to be sure we were clear.   Pat Host Sedans and Women's Auto Center Message Boards
#752 of 4387 I've had them all.... by smfran Feb 27, 2001 (6:19 pm)
A 1988 SE (A sportier LE) A 1991 SE (Ditto) A 1994 SE with SLE Package (A sportier SE) A 1997 SSE (A sportier, etc. SLE) A 2000 SSEi(A sportier SLE with the supercharger) Except.... The one that I never had was an SE with the supercharged engine. I believe this was not an option until '97. However, I don't think I have ever seen a Bonneville with the supercharged engine that was not an SSE. I'm sure that they are rare. If anyone wants more specifics on the packages and badging since 1987, let me know. Stephen

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