New Bonneville owner

[manco989]

Just Bought my first Bonneville a 2004 GXP the car is near perfect and has 61,000 miles. I hope to keep it in top shape doing most of the repairs myself after the dealer warranty expires in a few months. All ways liked the Bonneville's just never owned one and wasn't aware of the GXP trim level until recently. Just thought I'd introduce myself before becoming a active member of the community.

[spoiledred94]

Sounds like a great car. My 2001 SSEi is a run for my money. Keep'er on the road she's worth it.

[nos4blood70]

Welcome to the club.

[1oldman]

Glad you joined us and you are sooooooooooo luck to have a GXP. Wish I could. The Northstar engine in a Bonneville is like fitting a nicely assembled lady into a dress too small for them. Post photos when you can. I love the Bonneville GXP's. - BC

[dadofone2011]

Oh hh how I love gxps, like mentioned above post pictures when you can and welcome to the club.

[manco989]

Here she is. Just a quick picture after work today.

[BBamm]

Beautiful car!! Most of my cars have been black. Love the stock wheels too!

[manco989]

Thanks! It's my first black car. I might paint the wheels I'm still on the fence about it

[BBamm]

I've seen the GXP wheels painted and they look good. IMHO, I think they're some of the best looking stock wheels made. I'm working on replacing my set. When I bought my car, the previous owner opted to downsize to 17's to save money on replacement tires!!!! Who does that?

[manco989]

Wow... I just can't believe anyone would do that and I work in a tire shop.

[BBamm]

Right?! And they opted for wheels that look like Autozone hubcaps!! I SOOOOO can't wait to put stocks back on! ...and find someone to unload these on.

I've actually been told they look like a cross between hubcaps and CTS-V's!! HAHAHA

[manco989]

Yeah somebody made a poor choice on those. Your car is great looking though definitely needs the stock wheels and would love to see it all back together.

BTW I saw a couple stock rims lingering recently around ebay I think 1 was $180.

[BBamm]

Thanks! Never been much of a fan of red (as I said, mostly ONLY black cars) but this one looks pretty good.

BTW I saw a couple stock rims lingering recently around ebay I think 1 was $180

Thanks for the heads up but I'm actually working out a deal on a full set here soon. I did see those as well.

[manco989]

Me to but the GXP's look so good in that red. Black is horrible to maintain but I do like the dark look it has about it. Someone actually described my car as "Murdered out Pontiac" and it's stock.

[BBamm]

Me to but the GXP's look so good in that red. Black is horrible to maintain but I do like the dark look it has about it. Someone actually described my car as "Murdered out Pontiac" and it's stock.

Tint and powdercoated wheels would complete the look!

[dadofone2011]

I second that

[crash93ssei]

Welcome to the madness

Not a GXP, but I had black painted GXP wheels, tinted GXP tails, and GXP style tips on my black '03 SSEi, might give you and idea of what they would look like black. http://www.pontiacbonnevilleclub.com/fo ... 43858.html

[manco989]

I like it... I'm definitely thinking black rims now

[manco989]

It's already tinted I don't want to go to dark because I had to peel my last car after 10+ written warnings

[BBamm]

It's already tinted I don't want to go to dark because I had to peel my last car after 10+ written warnings

I assume NWI means north west Indiana, correct? Don't they allow tint, including full windshields in IN? I have a few friends over there that never get hassled and it's darker than mine. The other thing you could look into, and I don't know if it's the same in your state as it is in MI, but I have a Rx for tint. Most Optometrist will give you one. I've only been stopped once, for my truck, and they looked at the letter and let me go...