2004 PONTIAC Bonneville

Hey It's A Pontiac! What Can I Say?

Performance: 4 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 5

I ordered this car brand new to my specifications (Cranberry Red, Tan Heated Leather, Moonroof, Monsoon Audio, 12 Disc CD Player, otherwise came with everything standard) This car is my absolute favorite out of the 4 Pontiac's I own (00' GP GT sedan, 01' GP GTP Special Edition Coupe, 04' Bonny GXP and 07' GP GT) It by far has the best steering/braking/suspension! The 4.6L Northstar V8 is super powerful but leaves me with a little more power being desired (Because of the fact that GM has the 2.0T and 3.6L which make about the same power). The exhaust sound is magnificent. I don't even know where to start about the looks of this car because it is super hot! Mine has 27K miles and is reliable.

GXP Review

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

I bought this car in 2004 after seeing it at a local car show i fell in love with it .. as of today 3/6/2012 i only have 45k on it it has been a wonderful car ive done nothing to it just a onstar upgrade and new tires still on same brakes and oil changes at local dealer

Things you should know

Performance: 3 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 3 Fun To Drive: 4 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 4 Build Quality: 3 Reliability: 4 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 3 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 4

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.

Love it

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 3 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

I did a lot of research about this car before I decided to buy. Great ride and drive. Seats are as comfy as you will find. Great car all around, one of very few cars that is comfy on a long trip. Fuel Mileage is about 20.5 on a long trip with cruise at 75.

My 2nd Bonneville

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 5

I bought this car after finally finding it at a dealership near me, i had owed a 1993 Bonneville as my first car, and my 3rd car happens to be my new 2004 Bonneville and i love it , it is such a wonderful car, it is comfortable, fun to drive and awesomely wonderful on gas!!

Good car but needs a recall for steering

Performance: 5 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 2 Reliability: 3 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 3

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

Long Live the Bonneville!

Performance: 5 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

I have owned this vehicle for less than 2 months (42,000 miles at purchase) and have already put 5,000 miles on it. (I have a '95 LeSabre that has 173,000 miles on it, and it is still running well.) I purchased it for less than half its original invoice, and it was virtually brand new. I'm no engineer, but the 3800 Series II engine is the best GM auto engine around. This sled drives like a go kart! Road feel and steering reponsiveness is incredible compared to the Buick. (Reminds me of the old Tiger Paw commercials.) Pontiac is winning me over every time I drive the Bonneville. Should the G- 8 live up to expectations, I will be ordering one as the '12 models arrive in about 4 years.

If Only...

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 4 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 4 Build Quality: 4 Reliability: 4 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 4

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.

Love my GXP

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

Great car. Lots of room, has lots of power. Really comfortable....no major problems. Northstar V8 is great.

Great car

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

I have owned many Pontiacs from Trans Ams to Firebirds and this one is a pleasure to drive. Get great comments on its looks and when I open the hood, "WOW". Would buy one again unfortunately 2005 is the last year.

A Seville by any other name

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

A Seville by any other name... still rides as sweet - after removing the stock Firestone tires and replacing with Goodyear Assurance ComfortTreads. After driving 2005 Impalas, Park Avenues, and Honda Accord EX, I chose the 04 Bonneville for it's comfort, gadgets, moonroof, XM stereo, wide stance stability and heavy car feel. I drive a very curvy road at freeway speeds to and from work. The car sticks like glue now that I installed the new tires. The Firestones only had 12,000 miles on them and were down to 7/32 all the way around (they were noisey and slippery) the difference is like night and day. I drove this car on a 2,000 mile trip to Oregon and back with absolute comfort.

Great fun car to drive

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

This is a great car for the money. Much less than any comprable import. Very large and roomy. Handles great with lots of power. Has 275 hp V8. Highly recommend the car, great value

The Last Bonneville

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 3 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 3 Reliability Rating: 5

Good looking Bonneville GXP, simplified, clean lines, SE & SLE should follow suit. Smooth, fast, quiet, excellent suspension, holds the road beautifully, though steering is a bit numb. If you want a true full- sized car (and no, Acura TL is not full- sized), and you are partial to American muscle, and sentimental over Pontiac, get a GXP. The sticker shock is worth it. Chrysler 300 Hemi is faster, but tries too hard to look like a Bentley.

Great fun!!!

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

What a blast to drive! I traded an 02 Monte Carlo in for this car and quite honestly wasn't expecting to have the super fun that the MC afforded me but after driving this car for the last two weeks, let me assure you that it is MORE fun than MC, the longer wheel base must be the difference. Great acceleration, nice cornering, comfortable seating and my family of four fits in very nicely. Had a 92 Grand Prix for years and loved it, but I don't think I'll buy anything but Bonneville's from here on out!

Very Very Pleased

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 3 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 4 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 3 Reliability Rating: 5

The great thing about the Bonneville, although I am sure GM won't like to hear this, is that it depreciates quickly, such that you can pick up a lot of car for not very much money if you buy used. I am very happy with this car. It does everything I expect of a car. Interior...the well around the console has a plastic that will tear easily, they could have done a better job. Also, although I haven't experienced it with this Bonneville, you have to be aware of a GM flaw with a failing head gasket that allows water into the engine. It's a quiet enough car, I put on the new Goodyear Assurance tires. Stereo system is good. The Bonneville cost me $17,000 used, with leather interior w/ 10,000 mi

Good To Go, Go, Go

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

I love my GXP. It has that deep V-8 sound and has the get up and go to match. Plenty of room for 5 fullsized adults and lots of trunk space. Great for the long hauls to Vegas baby.

Bonny Behind the Best - but still good

Performance: 3 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 3 Fun To Drive: 4 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 3 Build Quality: 3 Reliability: 3 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 3 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 3

First off - I fit the profile in the 2002 review article: I'm a sales pro and this is my company car. So, given that this is a free car for me, I'm happy with it. It has a very comfortable and predictable ride (which is useful in snow/ice). I know what I'm getting from the Bonny - its just what I'm NOT getting that I miss. What I'm not getting is what Pontiac pretends to have different than the rest of GM ... namely performance. The Bonny's 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) & I'll be happy to drive another one!

GXP Happy Owner

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

I have had four Bonneville SSE and SSEi s before this car and the GXP is without a doubt the best one that I owned. The V8 is powerful and smooth, the car has tight handling and the comfort of a full size GM car.

My Fourth Bonneville

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

I purchased the GXP about 6 months ago and this is my 4th Bonneville and 6th Pontiac. This car is a blast to drive, looks and handles like a dream. The performance is very good (my other car is a Corvette, so I know a bit about performance) and braking is great for a car this size.

Performance, Luxury, & Practicality

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

The GXP is a beautiful blend of performance, luxury and practicality. Excellent design. Great acceleration - runs like a bear. Great "throaty" sound - it is obvious it is a V8. Wonderful handling. Very smooth ride. Plenty of room. Easy access to the back seat. Comfortably holds 4 adults - fifth one if needed. Huge trunk. Stops on a dime. Gas mileage is only negative. However, gas mileage dramaticaly jumps up after about 10k miles. Now getting between 23-25 mpg on highway - overall average is around 18 mpg. Mileage drops to about 7 when rapidly accelerating. I would buy this car again in a second.

Bonneville is a 10

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

my second one and as good as the first. I still drive my 1994 also.

Judy's Bonneville

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

My 2004 Bonneville is a dream car! It just seems to float over bumps in the road, yet corners very flatly. The crimson tintcoat paint is a sure winner, and the leathe rinterior is extremely comfortable and spacious.

GM still doesn't get it quite right

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 4 Interior Design: 3 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 4 Reliability: 4 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 3 Reliability Rating: 4

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 doesn't 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????

Satisfied Buyer

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

Great car. No complaints.

The New Bonneville

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

I've owned a 77, 78, 93 and 94 Bonneville. By far, this 2004 GXP is a huge leap forward in performance, safety and design compared to what's already come along. Mine has all the options, and handles beautifully. Acceleration is phenomenal, and braking power is fantastic. The GXP stays glued to the road, and I feel very confident driving in a downpour (had my chance to check for leaks - no leaks!) The instrument panel and dash have a huge wow! factor at night, and the headlights really reach out for quite a distance. I've already put over 800 miles on it in 6 days, mostly highway miles, and simply love the car.

A Great Value

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

This is my fourth Bonneville (1992, 1995, 2000, and 2004), which is the best yet. New sping and shock rates have made the ride as stiff an my 1999 MB C280 Sport. Great chassis, with good overall braking and straight-line numbers enable this offering to be a value class leader. My dealer (Perrine) is oustanding, which makes me want to buy from them. All in all, a great value in the $30,000 price range.

Fuel for my soul

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 3 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 4 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 5

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, it's hard to beat. It turns heads, the engine is wonderful, and it's American. I don't need the glitz of a German badge. This one suits me just fine, thank you. And I really can't wait for the next generation.

BANG FOR THE BUCK

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 4 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

In 1993 I went from grand Prix's to the Bonneville--after 11 years and 95,000 miles I could not have picked a better car---excellent service with normal maintenance. After looking at many different makes of cars we Recently made a new purchase and and guess what-- -another Bonneville. Really pleased-- ride/comfort/performace/ecomony/gas mileage at a price $5000.00 less than comparable make/models

fun car to drive

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

I love to drive this car. It hugs corners and is super comfort on the inside. I have two kids so the child safety locks are a big plus. Has alot of extras that the grand prix doesn't. So do a comparison and see for yourself!

GREAT CAR

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

THIS CAR IS LOTS OF FUN AND HAS GREAT FEATURES. GAS MILEAGE NOT GREAT BUT IT IS A V-8. LOT OF PEOPLE COMMENT ON SEEING IT THAT IT LOOKS GOOD, BUT ARE SHOCKED THAT PONTIAC HAS A CAR IN THE PRICE RANGE OF THIS CAR. OTHERWISE HAPPY WE BOUGHT THE CAR

Now thats a Pontiac (excitement)

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 3 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

Cadilac for a Pontiac price, All the features of the CAD STS. The STS is gone but the GTP is here. Nice job Pontiac. Driving is now a pleasure again

No big SUV for this mom

Performance: 5 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 5

I had a 1994 Bonneville and loved it. I thought I should go to an SUV because everybody else did, but I missed the sportiness of my Bonneville. The car is beautiful, sporty, and much better on gas than my SUV was. I will never go back! Who says when you are a mom you have to drive a boring sedan or a mammoth SUV?

survived!

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

My dad had a 2001 Bonneville SE...it was a NICE car..he had someone hit him this past weekend..and it was totaled..however THANKS to the side airbag he survived..the police said he would not be here without it! he is going for another one..in 98 he totaled another 97 Bonneville in the SAME intersection and again was not his fault the car was in pieces and again he was ok..so if you want a bigger car...I suggest this one!

Nice

Performance: 4 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 4 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

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.

2004 Bonneville

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 4 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 5

Great car, bought it after testdriving many others and this one beat everything even close to it in price and size.

What fun!!

Performance: 5 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

Ride is tight and quiet. This car is sporty with luxury added in. It is fun to drive, I can't wait for the next curve or to take off from a stop. The interior is a pleasure to sit in. The red lit dash is a big plus. GM has outdone itself on this model.

pontiac owner and loving it

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

this is the most comfertable car i have owned. i had two grand prix and would never own another. the bonniville is a well built car. for afour door sedan it handles well with out giving up a smooth ride. the v6 is quick considering the size of the car. i would recommend this car to everyone that wants a well handling full size car

Not intended for young drivers!

Performance: 4 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 3 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 4 Build Quality: 3 Reliability: 4 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 4

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.

Pontiac Bonneville

Performance: 4 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 4 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

Lifelong Pontiac buyer that decided to by a "supior" German product. Needless to say I was very disappointed with my Passat, had owned Grand Am's for 15 years. Went back to Pontiac and fell in love with the smooth comfort of the Bonneville. This is the best car for price, style and comfort.

GXP

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

This car is really fun to drive. It's performance is very good since its a V8. The horsepower is a little too weak for a 4.6L V8, but the 300 twisting pounds of torque make up for that. The only bad thing is the 17/24 city/Hwy mileage. Overall, I think Pontiac put a lot of effort into this smooth ride and it handles pretty good. I love the brakes.

Is that a Pontiac?

Performance: 4 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 4 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 4 Build Quality: 4 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 5

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