Overview & Reviews

The OnStar communications system is now standard on all Bonnevilles.

• Loads of gee-whiz features, solid handling, powerful V8 in GXP, excellent crash test scores, large trunk.

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

User Reviews:

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  GXP - A Love, Love Relationship - 2005 Pontiac Bonneville
  By JVD PE - December 18 - 10:00 am

  Most people acquire an automobile to transport the family from point A to point B. This Bonneville does that but with a lot of excitement thrown in. You find that any excuse to use this car is justifyable. Forget that its often less expensive to go by air. Who cares, its too much fun to drive especially in this GXP. Do not buy this car without heads up display and XM radio. The soft two tone leather seating is a great standard feature adding to superior driving experience.

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  Good Vibes - 2005 Pontiac Bonneville
  By Mike Buchner - December 2 - 6:03 am

  The Bonnie Gxp is a blast to drive. With the sweet sound of its pipes, I feel like it;s 1965 again. It has good power,could use more torque down low, but its a dohc engine; and really starts to cook @ about 3500-4000 rpm.I love the styling. Looked at the Chrysler 300; but couldnt handle the cheese grader front end. And please; the Toyota Avalon is just plain ugly! The Bonnie has a busy interior, but I love the red dash at night; XM radio is fantastic. Gas mileage is only ok but it is a big heavy car with a v8. But like the man said "I feel good when I get in, and I feel good when I get out" If your looking for a larger car that handles like a BMW;w/good power;nice ride,big trunk; GXP!

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  We love this car - 2005 Pontiac Bonneville
  By D McCue - September 6 - 9:40 pm

  We purchased this car in Feb 2005; we have had abolutely no troubles with it. It is fun to drive, reminds me somewhat of the muscle car era I grew up in with a touch of class & luxury. Ours is Black with gray/black leather interior. We get the oil changed every 4-5 months as we dont drive a lot of miles, pleasure only, three vacation trips of 1,500-1,600 miles or so included in the 14,700 now on the car. Actually it is my wifes car; her previous car was a 34,000 mile, T-Top 1996 Camaro; she didnt drive that one much either; about 6 vacation trips in that car; it had the 3000 V-6

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  Wonderful touring sedan! - 2005 Pontiac Bonneville
  By GM-MAN - April 12 - 4:40 pm

  What a wonderful car. I am so very pleased with my Bonneville SLE, and have driven on 3 over 500 mile trips in my SLE and just enjoy its great handling (FE2 ride and handling package) and great torque from the 3.8 Series II V6. I never forget I am in a Pontiac. I have put about 8000 miles on mine and really like its driving dynamics. It rides wonderful on the highway and does not comprise on curves. It cuts coners very stable with almost sports car like feedback and performance. Overall it is an impressive vehicle and classic American styling also get some thumbs up. I am very sad to see such a great large sedan be taken out of production! Pontiac bring the Bonneville back, I am waiting!

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  Love this car - 2005 Pontiac Bonneville
  By D J McCue - March 9 - 10:00 am

  Bought this GXP in Feb 2005; actually bought it for my wife; not only does she love it , but I like to drive it; I grew up in the muscle car era and this reminds me of it. Love the Northstar V8. The car has been very reliable with decent mileage considering the power available City 14.5/Highway about 23. Love the HUD, memory driver features(seats & mirror, plus radio. Ours is Black with Grey interior; its a real head turner. The car is garage kept and has very low mileage (driven to/from grocery store by a little old lady; we are in our late 60s). Her previous car was a 1996 T-Top Camaro RS, with 3.8L V-6, also low mileage, 10 years, 34,000. We plan on keeping the GXP a Long time!

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  I Love my Pontiac Bonneville - 2005 Pontiac Bonneville
  By Mary Ann - September 12 - 5:03 am

  I had a 1995 Bonneville and with its mileage at 128,000 I knew it would last much longer but in 2005 they made the last one so I had to make a decision and decided to get the 2005. I absolutely love it. Cant say enough about it. I can go a week on a tank - it gets me about 26 miles/gallon around town and to work. Its comfortable to drive and even spend time in parked watching movies on a dvd player/doing computer work, etc. Love it ! Bring it back so in ten years I can buy another! GM must be slowing down selling cars because they are lasting longer!

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  Great Ride - 2005 Pontiac Bonneville
  By Mike - January 26 - 8:30 am

  Only owned for about a month but so far very impressed. Expert reviewers missed on this one, traded 300C which was a terrible car, nothing worked after 3 months, GXP has great drive train, more than enough power, very good handling for a front driver. MPG so far is about 17/22 which should only improve with time

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  Great car - 2005 Pontiac Bonneville
  By sharon - October 4 - 2:20 pm

  For the price this car beats everything sports luxury car on the road. Great power. Has features that of luxury cars $10k more in price. Handles great. Large trunk and very comfortable seating. Like it so much I decided to purchase it at the end of lease. Cant find anything comparable in its price range. Excellent safety rating. Bring back the GXP!

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  Bring back the Pontiac Bonneville! - 2005 Pontiac Bonneville
  By S. Dodson - April 12 - 9:43 am

  Many heads turn when I drive by. The attention could be because of the sexy, throaty sound from the exhaust, or the look-alike lines of a NASCAR racing body. Ive been asked what kind of car it and in the same breath ask, "is it a Pontiac". Then they say, "nice looking car". The lighted dashboard at night looks like the cockpit of a 747 - love it! I can only wish that the Bonneville will return in great splendor; otherwise, I must go the way of Dodge -- Charger that is.

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  pontiac hits a home run - 2005 Pontiac Bonneville
  By Robert Dumont - February 9 - 7:06 pm

  On a recent 1200 mile trip this car performed flawlessly ,very comfortable as any autos out there. Gas mileage was 31.6 mpg when run at speeds of 75 to 80 all day.Ive had more complements on this car than i ever expected.I would strongly recomend this car to anyone who wants a near luxury car at a reasonable price.