Some bad news updates about GA93sle's bonneville

Chat about all things Bonneville (and related cars). Off-topic stuff should be in the lounge, and all mechanical problems should be posted in the proper forum.
Post Reply
User avatar
Aaron88
SLE Member
SLE Member
Posts: 90
Joined: Thu May 29, 2008 5:07 pm
Year and Trim: 1994 SE
Location: High Point, NC

Some bad news updates about GA93sle's bonneville

Post by Aaron88 »

For those who don't know this yet Barney the purple bonneville chris owns has been in an accident. Chris was ok and so were his passengers but his car sadly did not make it through the accident ok :( He was hit by a newer model year chevy pickup which hit him right in the rear quarter panel and did some hefty damage. Check out the pic of the damage that has been done to that car. R.I.P. Barney


http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g39/R ... lleSLE.jpg
Image
163k miles (when traded), Hyper blue plasma xenon fog light bulbs, Pilot stainless steal exhaust tip, Chrome plated door edge guards, two JVC 12" subwoofers (Traded it for the 1984 Chevy Camaro Sport Coupe)


Current vehicles: 1984 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe, Black with white racing stripes, Built 305 C.I. V8, Quadrajet 4 barrel carburetor, Edlebrock intake, Chrome valve covers and Edlebrock air cleaner, Tinted windows (35%), Flowmaster exhaust with stainless steal tips. (Daily Driver)


1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z28, 92% restored, Dark blue metallic and silver metallic two tone paint, tinted windows (35%), Panasonic AM/FM CD/MP3 stereo with two 10" Pioneer subwoofers, silver painted rear drum brake covers, Flowmaster exhaust with chrome tips, 115k miles on body and 17k miles on engine. (Show Car)

1997 Ford F-150 XLT 4X4, 195k miles, all stock except for a pilot motorsports stainless steel exhaust tip. (Work Truck)
User avatar
GonneVille
Certified Bonneville Nut
Certified Bonneville Nut
Posts: 3863
Joined: Tue May 20, 2008 7:07 pm
Year and Trim: 1998 Buick Park Avenue Ultra
Location: Galloway, Ohio IDDVI, MWBF05, NEBF06, CEBF06, ONBF06, NEBF07, ONBF07
Contact:

Re: Some bad news updates about GA93sle's bonneville

Post by GonneVille »

Oh, that SUCKS...I remember he had a real love/hate relationship going on with that car for a while. Hadn't heard from him in a long time. Glad he's OK.
~Brian -- 98 Park Avenue Ultra-- DEFUNCT. Blew the rings in a front cylinder
Mods: Too *dang* many...Click the siggy...
13.87 @ 101.40mph, Kil-Kare Raceway, 10/15/09

Image
User avatar
Aaron88
SLE Member
SLE Member
Posts: 90
Joined: Thu May 29, 2008 5:07 pm
Year and Trim: 1994 SE
Location: High Point, NC

Re: Some bad news updates about GA93sle's bonneville

Post by Aaron88 »

Yea I'm glad he's ok too. Yea he loves that car and I think he will always even though it won't ever be driven again. I also drove his car when me and him had that Bonneville mini meet back on October 25th, 2008. He does have another car in mind that he was telling me about a few mins ago when I called him and told him about me posting this for him.
Image
163k miles (when traded), Hyper blue plasma xenon fog light bulbs, Pilot stainless steal exhaust tip, Chrome plated door edge guards, two JVC 12" subwoofers (Traded it for the 1984 Chevy Camaro Sport Coupe)


Current vehicles: 1984 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe, Black with white racing stripes, Built 305 C.I. V8, Quadrajet 4 barrel carburetor, Edlebrock intake, Chrome valve covers and Edlebrock air cleaner, Tinted windows (35%), Flowmaster exhaust with stainless steal tips. (Daily Driver)


1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z28, 92% restored, Dark blue metallic and silver metallic two tone paint, tinted windows (35%), Panasonic AM/FM CD/MP3 stereo with two 10" Pioneer subwoofers, silver painted rear drum brake covers, Flowmaster exhaust with chrome tips, 115k miles on body and 17k miles on engine. (Show Car)

1997 Ford F-150 XLT 4X4, 195k miles, all stock except for a pilot motorsports stainless steel exhaust tip. (Work Truck)
User avatar
BonneMe
Certified Bonneville Nut
Certified Bonneville Nut
Posts: 11879
Joined: Tue May 20, 2008 10:45 am
Year and Trim: 2001 BMW 330i
ZSP Sport Pack
Moonroof
Location: Eagan, MN

Re: Some bad news updates about GA93sle's bonneville

Post by BonneMe »

Holy hell, that was a big impact!

the 2nd Purple Pearl SLE down!
Jason Z - Exposed Autos
Image
2001 BMW 330i
- Titanium Silver - Sport Package - 3 Pedals - Koni Yellow/H&R Sport
2006 Volkswagen GTI - (gone) Tornado Red - DSG, Stage II~280hp/325tq
1993 Pontiac Bonneville - (gone) Purple Pearl H4U/SLE. Loud
User avatar
Bugsi
Resident Gearhead
Resident Gearhead
Posts: 2405
Joined: Wed May 21, 2008 7:36 pm
Year and Trim: (RIP 10/31/15) 1997 SE
05 Mercedes S500 4Matic
Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Re: Some bad news updates about GA93sle's bonneville

Post by Bugsi »

Not that I like to see these things, but I like noting that in every major Bonneville accident we've been aware of, the driver and passengers walk away from the accidents with at most minor injuries. I feel very comfortable that these large cars are among the safest vehicles you can be in, in the event of a collision. That being said, try to stay out of collisions!
PontiacDad at WCBF `08: "By any chance, was his name. . .Radomir?"

R.I.P. 10/31/15: 1997 SE: "Silver Shadow"
`05 Mercedes S500
SSsuperchargedEi
Certified Bonneville Nut
Certified Bonneville Nut
Posts: 2826
Joined: Tue May 20, 2008 5:06 am
Year and Trim: 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8
Location: Pittsburgh: City of Champions, and the Pirates.
Contact:

Re: Some bad news updates about GA93sle's bonneville

Post by SSsuperchargedEi »

holy hell! i'm glad he's okay.
-Ryan M.

PSN: RonBurgundy412

*This space for rent*
User avatar
WhiteArrow3800
Moderator / Social Dev
Moderator / Social Dev
Posts: 5962
Joined: Tue May 20, 2008 11:52 pm
Year and Trim: ___
2001 Bonneville SSEi
2009 Pontiac G8 GT
Location: Williamsburg, Va

Re: Some bad news updates about GA93sle's bonneville

Post by WhiteArrow3800 »

Oh No! Oh man, that looks like a rough hit. Glad everyone was ok though!
Image
'93 SSE "Guinevere" RIP 1993 - 2019
'01 SSEi "Chloe" Mods: Intense FWI | GenV | WBS Intercooled | 3.2 MPS | 1.9 YT Rockers | SSAC Headers | N* TB | TEP Trans | 3.29 FDR | Torsen LSD
DTM Tuned | Dual AeroForce | Solid Mounts | 255 Walbro Pump | Fuel Logs | GXP STB & Sway Bars | CSS Lowering Springs | GXP Brakes | Disabled DRL
Magnaflow Mufflers | Magnaflow Cat | GXP Seats & Trim | 35 % Tint | Cleared & Tinted Tails | repinS Retrofited Morimoto Mini H1 | 19" GT500 Wheels
'09 G8 GT "Abigail" Mods: Rotofab | LS3 Heads, Intake & Cam | Kooks LT | Solo Exhaust | Tien Springs w/ GXP Struts | Whiteline Swaybars | BMR Subframe Connectors
Achievements: Guinevere - 264k mi | 16.27 @ 84.10mph | March '11 COTM :: Chloe - 223k mi | 13.85 @ 102mph | January '09 COTM :: Abigail - 192k mi | 12.85 @ 112mph
User avatar
Gumball
Retired Moderator
Retired Moderator
Posts: 10358
Joined: Mon May 19, 2008 3:06 pm
Year and Trim: 2000 SLE
Location: Quincy, ma.

Re: Some bad news updates about GA93sle's bonneville

Post by Gumball »

Thanks for the info Aaron,

Sorry to see/hear of it Chris you've had the car a while now, Glad your Ok.
Jim
Image
User avatar
TenGHz
Posts like a Northstar
Posts like a Northstar
Posts: 1877
Joined: Wed May 21, 2008 10:53 pm
Year and Trim: 2005 GXP
Location: Sioux Falls, SD.
Contact:

Re: Some bad news updates about GA93sle's bonneville

Post by TenGHz »

I remember Chris. I'm glad he's ok. Sad news though... :(
-Joshua-
ChilinMichael
Posts like a Northstar
Posts like a Northstar
Posts: 2097
Joined: Wed May 21, 2008 9:49 pm
Year and Trim: 2004 Volvo S60

Re: Some bad news updates about GA93sle's bonneville

Post by ChilinMichael »

Holy crap that's some real damage, what really matters is everyone is ok. Sad to see though
User avatar
Aaron88
SLE Member
SLE Member
Posts: 90
Joined: Thu May 29, 2008 5:07 pm
Year and Trim: 1994 SE
Location: High Point, NC

Re: Some bad news updates about GA93sle's bonneville

Post by Aaron88 »

I know it is sad but I am thinkful that him and the passengers were ok. They even tried to blame chris and said the wreck was his fault! Got the news from him as well that the car is totaled :( I kinda figured that in a way anyway just by looking at it.
Image
163k miles (when traded), Hyper blue plasma xenon fog light bulbs, Pilot stainless steal exhaust tip, Chrome plated door edge guards, two JVC 12" subwoofers (Traded it for the 1984 Chevy Camaro Sport Coupe)


Current vehicles: 1984 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe, Black with white racing stripes, Built 305 C.I. V8, Quadrajet 4 barrel carburetor, Edlebrock intake, Chrome valve covers and Edlebrock air cleaner, Tinted windows (35%), Flowmaster exhaust with stainless steal tips. (Daily Driver)


1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z28, 92% restored, Dark blue metallic and silver metallic two tone paint, tinted windows (35%), Panasonic AM/FM CD/MP3 stereo with two 10" Pioneer subwoofers, silver painted rear drum brake covers, Flowmaster exhaust with chrome tips, 115k miles on body and 17k miles on engine. (Show Car)

1997 Ford F-150 XLT 4X4, 195k miles, all stock except for a pilot motorsports stainless steel exhaust tip. (Work Truck)
User avatar
BonneMe
Certified Bonneville Nut
Certified Bonneville Nut
Posts: 11879
Joined: Tue May 20, 2008 10:45 am
Year and Trim: 2001 BMW 330i
ZSP Sport Pack
Moonroof
Location: Eagan, MN

Re: Some bad news updates about GA93sle's bonneville

Post by BonneMe »

Bugsi wrote:Not that I like to see these things, but I like noting that in every major Bonneville accident we've been aware of, the driver and passengers walk away from the accidents with at most minor injuries. I feel very comfortable that these large cars are among the safest vehicles you can be in, in the event of a collision. That being said, try to stay out of collisions!
I think a majority of the accidents of members over the years have been fairly 'tame' too. This was one of the harder ones in memory, but it certainly could be a different story if the same speeds were head-on or offset some. They definitely were lucky either way.
Jason Z - Exposed Autos
Image
2001 BMW 330i
- Titanium Silver - Sport Package - 3 Pedals - Koni Yellow/H&R Sport
2006 Volkswagen GTI - (gone) Tornado Red - DSG, Stage II~280hp/325tq
1993 Pontiac Bonneville - (gone) Purple Pearl H4U/SLE. Loud
ga93sle
Certified Bonneville Nut
Certified Bonneville Nut
Posts: 3967
Joined: Wed May 21, 2008 11:14 pm
Year and Trim: 06 Grand Prix LS4
Location: St Cloud, MN

Re: Some bad news updates about GA93sle's bonneville

Post by ga93sle »

Yo guys just checking in. Yeah, they totalled the car, ruled it the other guy's fault, though. Only got $1600 bucks though because of the damagethat wasalready on the passenger side. Got the stereo out, though. I'm in Minnesota now becauseof a family emergency, mom just called and said the rollback was there to get it. I sure am gonna miss that car. Had it for 4 years, beat the crap out of it, sometimes literally, and it never left me stranded. I am looking for another Bonneville but I'm getting really discouraged at the asking prices of some around here. Looked at a 96 Grand Prix SE sedan with 42K original miles, car is mint for $2600 but jeeze it's ugly lol. I'll keep checked in with you guys. Have more pics of the car, will uploead them when I get home.
*Chris*
Image
15 Nissan Altima 2.5SL/2004 Honda Shadow 750 Aero
Previous, 07 GP SE, 06 GP GXP, 97 SSE 40th, 96 LeSabre Custom, 93 SLE, 90 LeSabre Custom
Skippy1827
Posts like an L36
Posts like an L36
Posts: 847
Joined: Thu May 22, 2008 10:31 am
Year and Trim: 2015 Cadillac XTS
Location: Waukesha, Wisconsin

Re: Some bad news updates about GA93sle's bonneville

Post by Skippy1827 »

Dont give up ....Have Haro buff that out!
Image
Steve
Was - 1998 SSEi - 128,000 mi. ---- SOLD----
Was - 2003 Cadillac DeVille DTS - 91,000 mi. ----SOLD----
Was - 2008 Cadillac STS ---SOLD---
Is - 2015 Cadillac XTS AWD Luxury, Black/Black.

2019 Toyota Camry XSE, - Supersonic Red - Black leather int.
2005 Buick Lacrosse CXL, Silver - Black leather Int.
00Beast
Retired Site Developer
Retired Site Developer
Posts: 20960
Joined: Tue May 27, 2008 10:30 pm
Year and Trim: '17 Silverado 1500
Location: MN/IA
Contact:

Re: Some bad news updates about GA93sle's bonneville

Post by 00Beast »

Car's a little far from Haro to make it worth his while....
Bye Bye:
Image
RIP sandrock
Sirius wrote:Think about it. You’re tooling down the road in your Prius, knowing full-well that this thing being green is as big a sham as federally mandated ethanol-enriched gas, Russia pulling out of Ukraine, and Obamacare.
User avatar
BlackHawk99
Senior Moderator
Senior Moderator
Posts: 8193
Joined: Sun May 18, 2008 11:17 pm
Year and Trim: _
Location: Grand Blanc, MI
Contact:

Re: Some bad news updates about GA93sle's bonneville

Post by BlackHawk99 »

I think that was meant as a joke. :roll:
2012 Ford Fusion SEL, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country, 2007 Chevy Silverado LT, 1999 Pontiac Firehawk, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
PRD2BDF
Certified Bonneville Nut
Certified Bonneville Nut
Posts: 4277
Joined: Fri May 23, 2008 12:56 pm
Year and Trim: 2005 Saab 9-3 Arc
Contact:

Re: Some bad news updates about GA93sle's bonneville

Post by PRD2BDF »

BlackHawk99 wrote:I think that was meant as a joke. :roll:
That.

Do you want a Buick Park Avenue supercharged, I know a fella that's selling one...^^^^^
Image
Post Reply