Overview & Reviews

The Bonneville gets only minor changes for 2003. Base SE models now sport newly styled 16-inch steel wheels and a standard AM/FM/CD stereo, while all models can be upgraded with optional XM Satellite Radio. Previously standard side airbags are now optional on SE and SLE models.

• Loads of gee-whiz features, solid handling and drivetrain, excellent crash test scores, large trunk.

• Average interior materials, overly complicated controls, poor resale value.

User Reviews:

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  IT`S AWESOME!! - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville
  By cscib1 - February 24 - 10:00 am

  Did lots of research on this car and reviewed this site alot. This car is AWESOME! It is stylish inside and out, inside dash is unreal, lots of fun gadgets and cool dashboard at night. The ride of my SSEi is like `floating` on air. Best car I have ever owned. Lots of fun to drive. Even let my wife drive it sometimes!

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  My BONNEVILLE - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville
  By Chuck Finch - February 18 - 2:00 am

  This is a very exciting and responsive automobile to drive and own, not only is it fun to drive it has class. You folks do not rate it high enough on your car ratings. This car is as good or better than the forign imports and you can take that to the bank. I will put my Bonneville against any of them. The Mercedes and Lexuss dont have anything over this car. This car will eat them up for breakfast. I know I have done it. I work for Daimeler Chrystler and they dont make a ride this good.

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  BOOMING BONNEVILLE - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville
  By PRESTON PAPKE - February 8 - 10:00 am

  FOR THOSE WHO DONT BELIEVE THAT AN AMERICAN SEDAN CANT BE FUN AND ECONOMICAL, THEY HAVENT DRIVEN A BONNEVILLE!

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  Missing my Bonneville - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville
  By Ponti-mani-ac - August 1 - 3:53 pm

  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!

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  Love our SSEi - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville
  By BonnyLad - July 1 - 10:00 am

  Wow! Now I know some of you sports car nuts are going to cringe at this statement, but.....Our 2003 Bonneville SSEi is one of the fastest best road hugging vehicles I have ever owned and I ve owned a few. Excellent creature comforts, plenty of pedal, and amazing sound system and fantastic all round performance. My highest recommendation.

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  2003 Bonneville SLE - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville
  By jandres - June 13 - 10:00 am

  The moment I sat in this car for the first time I was hooked. The cockpit reminded me of a jet airplane. Being an engineer, I loved the controls and layout of the interior (especially the instrument panel). The ride and power of the engine are exceptional for this size of car. Lots of room in the back and very comfortable. I opted for the leather seats. Ride and handling are superb. This car is a gem. BTW, Some complain about the lower body- side cladding. I believe it is a plus since it protects the lower part of the car against stone chips and door dings.

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  Love my Bonneville; could be roomier - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville
  By Tim Houseknecht - May 29 - 12:46 pm

  I bought this vehicle because I love the way it looks and rides. One pro reviewer didnt like the looks of the 02 model, but I think its one of the best looking cars out there. It handles great on the interstate and all country roads. A couple of complaints: Mine doesnt get 29 on the highway (lucky to get 24). A friend tells me he gets 29 or 30 on the highway with his SLE. I wish it had the room of the Chrysler cars. Im 64, my wife is tall, and so are my kids. For that reason, I should have looked more seriously at the 300 or Intrepid (tons of room). If Pontiac ever made a roomier version, Id buy one. Its a well built vehicle.

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  Sporty Mom car - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville
  By nmhst - March 25 - 2:00 am

  This car not only looks good,but drives wonderfully. I have three kids and they have plenty of room. The trunk space does not let me miss my SUV. Dont let the name "Bonneville" mislead you. It is not the big old bug car.

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  Another floater from GM - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville
  By josh4488 - February 5 - 10:00 am

  1) Horrible handling. No on-center feel, wanders (with correct alignment); rolls heavily and non- linearly (including over its sidewalls); steering has super-weird feel while accelerating hard. Brakes warped in less than 10K mi. 2) Slow. Geared incredibly high (second gear can take you well over 100 mph), so theres little off-the- line power. Above 55 mph the car refuses to downshift into second - feels slow at almost every speed. 3) Junky interior. Bad plastics. The steering wheel has a squishy feel to the humps at 10 and 2. Buttons look haphazardly placed. Steering wheel obscures gauge cluster.

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  Fun, Good Looking and Great Value - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville
  By Schoenerman - October 13 - 6:03 pm

  This car is vastly under rated from what Ive 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.