Overview & Reviews

The supercharged SSEi version of Pontiac's luxury tourer is no more, but a V8-powered GXP model makes its debut later in the model year. This most performance-oriented of Bonnevilles, the GXP, gets more streamlined styling (less cladding, that is) and comes with 18-inch wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, leather/suede seats and a Monsoon sound system. Aside from that, chrome wheels are now available on the SE model.

• 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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  If Only... - 2004 Pontiac Bonneville
  By John Wellauer - April 11 - 8:36 pm

  This has been a nice car to drive over the past three years. It has decent pickup and great road manners. It is quiet and has a smooth, comfortable suspension setup without excessive body roll in turns. The dual zone HVAC is a dream, always ready to make you absolutely comfortable no matter the weather outside. If I were to have any complaints about this car it would be the ill advised Intermediate Shaft in the steering column carried over from the Olds Aurora. When your GXP becomes afflicted with this malady you are stuck suffering through moans, groans and a stiff feel in tight turns; and a notchy "hitting a rock" feel in normal driving turn situations. This car depreciates quickly.

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  Bonny Behind the Best - but still good - 2004 Pontiac Bonneville
  By TWatson - July 11 - 10:30 am

  First off - I fit the profile in the 2002 review article: Im a sales pro and this is my company car. So, given that this is a free car for me, Im happy with it. It has a very comfortable and predictable ride (which is useful in snow/ice). I know what Im getting from the Bonny - its just what Im NOT getting that I miss. What Im not getting is what Pontiac pretends to have different than the rest of GM ... namely performance. The Bonnys no dog; but with such a mean- sounding exhaust and the potential for American muscle, this Bonny should have more power behind it. Add more power and a more aggressively designed new one for all classes (not just GXP) & Ill be happy to drive another one!

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  Nice - 2004 Pontiac Bonneville
  By David Fellows - August 27 - 2:00 am

  This car has all the right options and performance of a higher end import. If you want to buy an American sport sedan instead of an import this is the car to take a serious look at. I personally think its the best looking car on the market for under 35k.

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  Is that a Pontiac? - 2004 Pontiac Bonneville
  By Franko - September 26 - 10:00 am

  That is what I heas all the time when I drive this car.

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  GM still doesnt get it quite right - 2004 Pontiac Bonneville
  By alanb - March 16 - 10:00 am

  Bought this 2004 Bonneville 2 weeks ago. It was delivered with rusted brake rotor hubs that look like they came out of a scrap yard. If they are going to use these new style, very open wheel designs, they need to treat the brake hardware so that it doesnt rust like crazy. Also, the chrome plated aluminum rims have chrome bubbling and flaking off the clearly visible inside diameters. Dealer has ordered 4 me new wheels. This is shameful. The A/C cools erratically for the first 2 or 3 miles of driving. And this car came from the GM plant that JD Power rated the best in North America!! How can that be????

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  Things you should know - 2004 Pontiac Bonneville
  By Vicky - February 8 - 11:26 am

  I have owned two Bonnevilles and 2001 and now and 04. My daughter owns an 04 also and my mom owns the 01. The cluster has stopped working on all three of them. My transmission fell out at 42,000 miles. I have had other problems as well. I paid a lot of money for my car and feel like I was cheated. Other than all of the problems, the car is beautiful and rides nice.

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  Not intended for young drivers! - 2004 Pontiac Bonneville
  By DrDre413 - June 30 - 2:00 am

  Went to the dealership to buy a Grand Prix, but ended up with a Bonneville instead. Went into the shop for a knocking noise when steering, especially turning. Leather is ripping after only 15,000 miles. Dealership says it is normal wear and tear.... Not recommended for anyone looking for a fun, exciting Pontiac. Get a Grand Prix GTP of a new GTO.

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  Good car but needs a recall for steering - 2004 Pontiac Bonneville
  By Jim - February 2 - 10:46 am

  Car has plenty of power whenever needed. Gas mileage is consistantly at 28 MPG highway & 22 MPG city. Would recommend if steering problem fixed.

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  Fuel for my soul - 2004 Pontiac Bonneville
  By DaleMF - December 6 - 10:00 am

  Does it have th eall around build quality of a Lexus or Audi? No. A perfomance machine equal to a BMW? No. But for the price, the size, the features, its hard to beat. It turns heads, the engine is wonderful, and its American. I dont need the glitz of a German badge. This one suits me just fine, thank you. And I really cant wait for the next generation.