Opinions wanted: Pontiac Bonneville SSE

[TDS-84]

Opinions wanted: Pontiac Bonneville SSEi

Hey All,

Wondering if anyone has any experience with the Pontiac Bonneville SSE?? Supercharged V6, I think it's the GM 3800, isn't it?

If you've got any stories or knowledge on 'em, please share... I might have a line on one, wondering what I could be getting myself into, though.

Thanks!!

 

[Brian Mc]

I'm daily driving a 95 SSEi now, the supercharged motor is almost indestructable although i am having a few probs with my car now. But it's not powertrain problems, it's water leaks from the sunroof and windshield. Only the SSE with an i is supercharged, an SSE is not. Some have Heads-up display, which is nice. Not that it matters but the cars have a top speed limiter raised to 130 from 115 on regular bonnevilles.

 

[Little6pack]

Check here maybe they have a message board?

http://www.3800performance.com/

 

[TDS-84]

Yes, the one I'm looking into is the SSEi, I miss-typed that in my original topic. I guess it's having some brake trouble or something, but I haven't taken a good look at it yet.

BrianMc, I think I must have seen you on bonnevilleclub.com. That site pretty good for tech stuff?? I'll defiinitely need a good resource if I do go thru with this purchase.

Thanks for your replies!

 

[Brian Mc]

It's not real good for tech stuff but my job is a Buick tech so all i work on are Park avenues and Lesabres which are the same thing if you need help.

 

[TDS-84]

Originally posted by Brian Mc
It's not real good for tech stuff but my job is a Buick tech so all i work on are Park avenues and Lesabres which are the same thing if you need help.

That's mighty kind of ya.

I really only scanned thru stuff quickly over there, saw a lot of posts on wheels, etc.

I like to do my own wrenching most of the time, when I can. Do ya know if Chiltons has a decent manual for the supercharged car??

 

[Brian Mc]

Chiltons manuals are incomplete most of the time on wiring and trouble code diagnosis. GM books are the best if you can find them on ebay.