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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Another floater from GM - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville
By josh4488 - February 5 - 10:00 am1) 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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Hate my Bonneville - 2003 Pontiac Bonneville
By belyache - December 16 - 4:46 amPurchased used, after 2 years I started noticing some transmission slippage from 1st to 2nd.. Then came the the transmission not engaging 1st. I had the transmission replaced, it worked fine for about 5 months. Now it is doing the exact same thing. It also has an annoying steering grind. I would not recommend this car. I have also heard others complaining of transmission problems with this car.
