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- Wed Oct 25, 2017 12:55 pm
- Forum: Bonneville GXP/Northstar Powered Cars
- Topic: 2004 GXP Headgasket Job
- Replies: 67
- Views: 13962
Re: 2004 GXP Headgasket Job
Moral of the story seems that if you have a headgasket issue, buy a rebuilt/used engine. Cadillac dealer told me that if that issue ever comes up with a Northstar, they replace the engine. Service techs exact words were that the Northstar is a "throw away engine". Seems even when you know what you ...
- Tue Sep 19, 2017 10:10 pm
- Forum: Bonneville GXP/Northstar Powered Cars
- Topic: Bonneville GXP's in 2017
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5592
Re: Bonneville GXP's in 2017
Much appreciated advice guys. I used to own a BMW 330i, and even doing the matinence myself, over 8,000 miles and a year and a half of ownership, it cost me around $6800 in repairs. Was always a reliable car, but it always needed something fixed. It never seemed I could drive it for more than a few ...
- Mon Sep 11, 2017 4:52 pm
- Forum: Bonneville GXP/Northstar Powered Cars
- Topic: Bonneville GXP's in 2017
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5592
Bonneville GXP's in 2017
I've been hunting for the right GXP for about a year now, saving a little money, and doing a ton of research. I've consulted prior owners of them and asked questions every time I encounter someone driving a GXP. The majority of what I have learned is that these cars, like any other car, are hit and ...
- Sun Mar 19, 2017 9:49 am
- Forum: Bonneville GXP/Northstar Powered Cars
- Topic: 05 Bonneville GXP - should I buy?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2589
05 Bonneville GXP - should I buy?
I have been noticing a beautiful Bonneville GXP at a dealership locally. Drive by it everyday on the way to work. I stopped by a month ago to look at it, and it is rough. Was traded in, barely driving. The dealership fixed a coil and it runs and drives okay now. They only want $2250 for it, it has ...

