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1997 SSEi
Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2011 9:39 pm
by BonnevilleEH
Hi guys,
I recently bought this car off of an older fella. He bought the car brand new back in '97 and took great care of it.
Despite its 225,000 km on the odometer, it is in meticulous condition inside and out. The leather is in great shape, no cracks or stains. There's a few dings in the doors from parking lots... and a crack in the rear bumper. The guy added all options he could when buying the car, so it's all power including sunroof, seats, mirrors etc. Bose stereo, traction control, perform and normal shift, perform and touring ride.
All in all I'm very happy with this find, especially because I got it for a steal (2,000$). Very comfortable to ride in, yet snappy. I am in love with the Bonneville already!
Only thing that I've done to it besides the standard tune-up is get the rear windows tinted (limo tint).
Cheers
Re: 1997 SSEi
Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2011 11:55 pm
by wake
thats just the kinda a bonne ive been keeping my eyes peeled for..looks to be in pretty good shape too!
welcome to the club
Re: 1997 SSEi
Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 8:52 am
by Gumball
Nice looking ride,
Trying to picture you in the back seat to get this shot
Re: 1997 SSEi
Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 9:37 am
by BonnevilleEH
haha yea, ducked under the camera and pretty much held it against the rear window :D
Re: 1997 SSEi
Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 9:49 am
by willwren
That SSEi is pretty typically equipped, it's all standard equipment, in other words, most were loaded to the gills off the factory floor. About the only thing you're missing is one step up on the stereo, the 7-band EQ. Remember that only about 5000 per year were even made in SSEi trim. Yours is one of 4,446 for 1997.
Condition is REMARKABLE though. Nice find!
Re: 1997 SSEi
Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 4:55 pm
by BonnevilleEH
You're right, it is all standard equipment. Guess, it feels a little special to me cause I've been driving around an old, beat up '88 F-150 for the last few years (winters in Canada can get nasty haha).
Didn't know it was that rare, thanks for the info
Re: 1997 SSEi
Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 1:24 am
by redmetrix
That's a great car you have there, and you've got good taste as far as the trucks too; the 87-96 F-150 is my favorite full size pick up.
Re: 1997 SSEi
Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 2:50 pm
by 2000GreySSEi
Beautiful Bonne. Nice find!! Love the smiley face to cover the Licence Plate lol.
Re: 1997 SSEi
Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 5:39 pm
by Water 97SSEi
BonnevilleEH wrote:You're right, it is all standard equipment. Guess, it feels a little special to me cause I've been driving around an old, beat up '88 F-150 for the last few years (winters in Canada can get nasty haha).
Didn't know it was that rare, thanks for the info
My 97 is equipped exactly the same way. With exception of interior/exterior color and the wheels. Looks very nice!
Re: 1997 SSEi
Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 6:21 pm
by SSEimatt93
My 97 used to be in that good of shape too! Medicine Hat sun has not been kind to my interior though...seats don't looks so nice anymore..and Ive only got 195,000kms on it.
Re: 1997 SSEi
Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 7:21 pm
by SSEiMan01
I.Love. Your. Car.
The exterior color reminds me of my 94 Lesabre...
It looks to be in nice shape too.
Enjoy the car and welcome to the club!
Re: 1997 SSEi
Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 7:40 pm
by Maymybonneliveforevr
Look'in good, where abouts are ya in Canada?
Re: 1997 SSEi
Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 8:16 pm
by repinS
Great buy... makes me miss my 95 :(
Get that car rustproofed (oil sprayed) ASAP!
Re: 1997 SSEi
Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 10:40 pm
by Backhoe
Maymybonneliveforevr wrote:Look'in good, where abouts are ya in Canada?
Yeah, if both you guys are Canucks, maybe edit your profiles for location, and let's get some north of the border happenings happening.
Oh, and that's a great looking Bonnie you got there, enjoy!
Re: 1997 SSEi
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 11:16 am
by Saturn Simon
That does indeed look very well cared for. Nice one!