easy question do the 2000+ have the performance shift and ride options?

the reason i ask is cuz i tested a 2000 ssei with 49,xxx miles and i like it but its didnt have the power i figured it would and the boost was only at 6 psi most of time.

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No performance shift and ride options. Just fast and stiff all the time

6-7psi is normal for a stock motor.

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Andrew - owner/operator of Bonnevilles Unlimited

2004 Bonneville GXP | 60k | White Gold Tricoat | custom built supercharged 3800 hot rod | garage queen
1997 Corvette | 55k | Silver Metallic | Z06 wheels | Date-night Hauler/Parts runner
2014 Town & Country Limited | Cashmere Pearl | 95k | Family Hauler
2002 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Sport | Black| 260k | Official Bonneville Hauler

also a lot of them have 2.93 FDR's so they have a little less pep off the line but they take off good on rolling starts or passing in traffic.

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2000 ssei gone but not forgotten

Current fleet:
2009 G8 v6, 2009 Avalanche LTZ, 2013 Volt

ok im sure i can search for these questions but how loud should the blower be in stock form? wasnt their a boost bypass thing that chad V found to get more boost or something?

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With the stock airbox, you don't really hear the S/C at all.

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-Tom

2003 Silverado Ext. Cab - Charcoal - 128,000 miles - Stock...for now.
2000 SSEi - Gone, but not forgotten.

All SSEi's are 2.93 FDR's.

You shouldn't hear the blower much in stock form. After you upgrade the intake is when you hear it. You can adjust the boost control actuator to get boost a LITTLE quicker, but its more of a mental mod.

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Andrew - owner/operator of Bonnevilles Unlimited

2004 Bonneville GXP | 60k | White Gold Tricoat | custom built supercharged 3800 hot rod | garage queen
1997 Corvette | 55k | Silver Metallic | Z06 wheels | Date-night Hauler/Parts runner
2014 Town & Country Limited | Cashmere Pearl | 95k | Family Hauler
2002 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Sport | Black| 260k | Official Bonneville Hauler

it changes the feel of the car a little, also some people only get a very small amount of movement while others (like me) moved it over 1/4 inch and it felt very different to me afterwards. but by no means will you be gaining a ton of power or PSI from it

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2000 ssei gone but not forgotten

Current fleet:
2009 G8 v6, 2009 Avalanche LTZ, 2013 Volt

ok thx no i gotta talk the wife into this car. they want 9,400 for a 2000 with 49,xxx and its really clean and its a 1 owner car from maryland (says carfax)

is their any worrys with a first year bonneville cuz ive always been told to not buy first year cars.

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Thats way to much... like $2,000 too much.

The 2000+ has quite a bit of common problems. Check out the 2000 section to see what to look for.

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Andrew - owner/operator of Bonnevilles Unlimited

2004 Bonneville GXP | 60k | White Gold Tricoat | custom built supercharged 3800 hot rod | garage queen
1997 Corvette | 55k | Silver Metallic | Z06 wheels | Date-night Hauler/Parts runner
2014 Town & Country Limited | Cashmere Pearl | 95k | Family Hauler
2002 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Sport | Black| 260k | Official Bonneville Hauler

mine has had a few stupid problems since i got it,

both rear window regulators
oil pressure sender
"service stability system" (still haven't fixed that)
several other things i can't think of right now but mine was treated rough before i got it and it had double the mileage of the one your looking at

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2000 ssei gone but not forgotten

Current fleet:
2009 G8 v6, 2009 Avalanche LTZ, 2013 Volt

wow 2000 to high.


ok maybe ill walk away from the 2000 and look for a 2001 and up lol

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the 2001+ have most of the same issues..

really maybe i wont look into a new bonne

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Just deal with the problems as they come, there may not be any of those issues with yours. Mine had 84,000 on it when I bought it two years ago. First thing that went wrong was the oil pressure sender at 100,000, not a big deal, just put another in. Pass front wheel bearing went at 140,000 and now the driver side is going. Now I have 160,000. A true gear head will enjoy fixing problems, I absotutly love the 00+ SSEi! Granted i need a trans this summer, but meh! I can really start modding after I replace it!

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it sounds like the problems are just little dumb ones. i dont wanna go mod crazy just airbox, pully and exhaust thats all and its nice having zzp right up the road.

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Up the road?!! *dang* you! lol but seriously, 00+'s are corner carvers, very very nice ride! Add one to the fleet!

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Gotta love living next to grand rapids. I live in rockford but am moving down to the nw side (just north of John Ball Zoo).
And I have only had minor problems with my car, other than the tranny starting to act up recently. Never had a single repair over 100 bucks (for parts that is )

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2000 SE: 17" Chrome Grand Prix GTP wheels, Pirelli P-Zero Nero Rubber.
180,000 miles and running smooth

Me neither, the only things that have come close to $100 at a shot are 2 wheel bearings, from ZZP, but those were bought a few months apart. Ive gotten about 2/3 of my parts from ZZP, other 1/3 from Intense.

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im still not sure if i want a ssei or a colorado xtreme(which im having trouble finding) i luv them both but i am keeping my bonne my wife wont let me part with it( i dont wanna anyways)

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we probably should start a new thread but, did you know that you can buy a new colorado with the 5.3 in it?

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2000 ssei gone but not forgotten

Current fleet:
2009 G8 v6, 2009 Avalanche LTZ, 2013 Volt