Overview & Reviews

Second-generation airbags are standard, the SE comes with a standard deck lid spoiler, and the SSE gets more standard equipment. New colors freshen the aging Bonneville.

• Big car for a small price. Strong V6 engine. Stylish sheetmetal.

• Soggy suspension. Odd Halloween pumpkin taillamp illumination.

User Reviews:

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  Best used car for my money - 1998 Pontiac Bonneville
  By Andrew A - December 3 - 2:00 am

  I bought a 92 Bonneville after meeting a real estate agent who has owned the $60K Corvette, a Lexus, a Mercedes, 2 BMWs, and 2 Bonnevilles (SE and supercharged SSEi). He said that of all of the vehicles he has owned, he likes the Bonneville best. I can see why. He did comment that he preferred the SE for its smoother ride. After the 92 Bonneville I upgraded to a 98 SE. I rented a 2000 once & just didnt like it as much as the 98. I love my 98. I bought an SUV recently & prefer the Bonneville. So far, no mechanical problems in the 35K miles Ive had it. Im no featherfoot on the accelerator, either.

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  Comfortable car - engine issues - 1998 Pontiac Bonneville
  By kjkrgk - October 20 - 10:00 am

  Bought the car new because I fell in love with the looks and ride. Had absolutely no problems for 3 yrs, only needed routine maintenance. At 48000 miles the engine suddenly siezed, needed total engine replacement. After 2 months of aggravation and argument, GM and the dealer each covered a third of the repair costs, and threw in a $1500 certificate for a new GM vehicle. I still love the car, but dont have the same level of confidence when I first bought it. I plan to keep the car for another 4 to 5 years, hopefully no further major problems will develop.

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  My Bonnie - 1998 Pontiac Bonneville
  By cecilio perez - August 26 - 1:36 pm

  I bought the car in 2007 with 24,625 miles. I now have a little over 36000. Yesterday I was in a small fender- bender. Ive got a Dodge Avenger as a rental car. I cant wait for my Bonnie to be fixed. I miss the power, the confort, the instrument panel. Did I mention the comfort? Ive gone on a couple trips after I bought it. can not complain abt anything. My wife thinks that I am crazy because now I keep looking for a spare car and guess what I want? When the time comes to get a new car for me, it will be a Pontiac G8 or a 2005 Bonnie GXP. I know I have ways to go because this Bonnie is going to last a while.

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  Legitimate Review - 1998 Pontiac Bonneville
  By D Bone - February 1 - 10:00 am

  Overall very comfortable vehicle to drive. Excellent performance for its class real strong engine 3.8L V-6. Reliability on major componenets has been good trany and engine are solid 81 K miles burns virtually no oil and holds good pressure. However,wter faile at 40K, been through 2 alternators, one at 38K and one at 70K, Minor oil leak at 30K (new gasket fixed), blower motor (ac/heat)at 40K, replaced trany gasket at 79K. Semi- minor stuff but powertrain is solid. Mileage 19-20 in town 25-29 on highway, pretty good considering the power and size of the vehicle.

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  Point and shoot driving - 1998 Pontiac Bonneville
  By SlyDover - June 8 - 10:00 am

  This 1998 Bonneville SSEi is my second Bonneville. I had my 1988 SSE for 7 years and loved it too. The 1998 is so much fun to drive, I can believe its legal. The dual mode suspension is great. The performance mode is very stiff and accomidates aggressive driving while the touring mode is perfect for gliding down the freeway. In performance mode you just point the car where you want and it goes there. Point and shoot driving at its best!

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  150,000 and still willing - 1998 Pontiac Bonneville
  By 601Sunset - April 3 - 2:30 am

  Bought this because my wife thought it was nice. Then she kept it for herself and wouldnt share except on weekends. Had to much fun with it so I ended up buying her a new car just so I could keep it all to myself. So I just had to make a decision whether to save its life or DNR but I decided to have the tranny fixed, cost me $3100.00. Call me crazy but I had it fixed, so whats that say about the car. Its been a great affair with it and hopefully it continues once it gets healthy. Its amazing what your willing to do for a loved one.

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  1998 Bonneville - 1998 Pontiac Bonneville
  By JoeB. - March 27 - 10:00 am

  I have the standard model (SE), purchased as a lease-end car. I have seen some horrible reviews for this car, and I know a lady whose tranny went out over 90,000 miles. I have to say, though, that my car has been one of my all-time favs. It rides well, handles well, has adequate power, is reliable every day. It has 103,000 miles on it, still going strong.

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  intake problems - 1998 Pontiac Bonneville
  By robb - March 12 - 1:36 pm

  the vehicle has been a great car. the only problem is the intake manifold. issues of cracks, i had the problem at 54k miles and pontiac did help out. i was a second owner and they stood behind the product i was happy for that.

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  I love this car - 1998 Pontiac Bonneville
  By lillovebug09 - September 6 - 10:00 am

  It was a great car I have it right now but will be trading it for a newer car, havent had any problems with it :)

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  This car rocks! - 1998 Pontiac Bonneville
  By ciahra - March 8 - 2:00 am

  Fell in love with this car after reading review in 1995. Bought it used in 2002. Drove 90 mins to find it, and bought it days later. Power is incredible, handling is great after putting high performance tires on, corners well, brakes well, looks sharp. At 70K miles, car runs great. I am a firm believer in manual shifting, but this car has me thinking otherwise. Quick, responsive, comfortable, spacious. Best car Ive owned to date. Plan to keep it for a long time.