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Im New...... Have Question
Hi folks! Im new here. I dont have a Bonneville.... yet!
This is where you guys come in.
I really dont have much money to spend on a car. But the car I have now is very borring. I want something much more exciting, and I LOVE the Bonneville (2000 +)
SO.... if I want to get a Bonneville SLE that is 2000 or newer I have to get one with many miles on it. :?
Can anyone tell me the milage where Bonnevilles start needing many repairs? (ie water pump; alternator; solonoids; struts; etc.)
Here is the one Im looking at..... what do you think? http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...lor=&cardist=7
Thanks!
This is where you guys come in.
I really dont have much money to spend on a car. But the car I have now is very borring. I want something much more exciting, and I LOVE the Bonneville (2000 +)
SO.... if I want to get a Bonneville SLE that is 2000 or newer I have to get one with many miles on it. :?
Can anyone tell me the milage where Bonnevilles start needing many repairs? (ie water pump; alternator; solonoids; struts; etc.)
Here is the one Im looking at..... what do you think? http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...lor=&cardist=7
Thanks!
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Looks like a decent buy. Mileage is not that high for a 2000 Bonneville. You may want to look at a 2002 model if you can afford an extra 4K. Personally I would get together a list of known problems for the 2000 Bonneville then spend a few bucks and let your mechanic check it out. I say this after reading your other thread. Also you will probably be able to talk the seller down an extra $750 to $1,000 off of the selling price.
Looks like a decent buy. Mileage is not that high for a 2000 Bonneville. You may want to look at a 2002 model if you can afford an extra 4K. Personally I would get together a list of known problems for the 2000 Bonneville then spend a few bucks and let your mechanic check it out. I say this after reading your other thread. Also you will probably be able to talk the seller down an extra $750 to $1,000 off of the selling price.
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that'* not a bad price. However at a dealership near me they have had 2 2000 SSEi'* sitting for a while and they are asking $12,000 for one and $13,400 for the other. Don't know the mileage tho...I do like the black, it'* just so hard to keep clean..GOOD LUCK CAR HUNTING!
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Thank you it is a 2004 Bonneville.
From reading these posts it seems that the problems that plagued the 2000 Bonneville were corrected by the 2002 model year.
From reading these posts it seems that the problems that plagued the 2000 Bonneville were corrected by the 2002 model year.
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First of all welcome to the forum. I myself own a 2000 se, which I bought for about 11, it had about 43000 miles and as of today the only problems I have had with it are the window regulators. This is a common problem with the new generation bonnevilles so don't worry. I do hope you do decide to buy a bonneville. I understand its a big decision so if you have any questions, I suggest you use the forum to its fullest.
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If you buy it, be prepared for the power window regulators to break at some point ($175-$300 each to replace depending on where you get them).
Also, if they haven't been replaced yet, there is a good chance you will need new front wheel hubs (about $400 each).
Jim
Also, if they haven't been replaced yet, there is a good chance you will need new front wheel hubs (about $400 each).
Jim