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I currently have a 00 Pontiac bonneville ssei and was thinking about buying another one and was wondering what bonneville model is the best and what year?

Best run was within your year, 2000-2005. Those would be the best refined of the generations. But I'm biased, I love my 88' and feel the 1987-1991 are the most fun.

I would say 2004 & up. Or at least 03. They have the hardened 4th shaft. The 03 was a mixed year for trans clutch plates, not really a big deal just have to tear it down before ordering clutch plates to see if there sprag or paw type. But I do like my 2000 it's a gem, if the shaft does go bad & I lose forth I'll just replace it & while in there do the PCS. I to would like to find another the main thing is getting low miles so all the fluids can be changed before it's starts getting nasty. Every thing is changed but the power steering fluid on this one, need to get it by next summer.

Best is often a subjective matter. What are you considering as "best"?

Looks?
Reliability?
Ease of service?
Interior accomodations?
Power?
Modability?

Really each gen has their plusses and minusses.

'93 with a series 2 swap is the best.

I'd say the best stock model was the 2003 SSEi.

In terms of a balance between performance, handling, reliability, and style.

In terms of style though is that exterior or interior? If interior style, I would have to say other than '04 & '05 GXP's, the 92 - 99 had a better interior.

See O.P. This is a never ending debate...

The first year and the BEST year. 1957. End of debate.

This charcoal grey also happens to be 1 of 3 known to exist! I'd love to have one.

http://www.kennagelclassiccars.com/1957 ... eville.php

Well, I'll throw out 1966. I'm partial to 1966 Full-size Pontiac's.

92-99 for me, but id prefer the 92-95 than 96-99.

There wasn't really a bad year in the 87-2005 lineup. There were some years that have some quirks that are more annoying than others, but it may be a good idea to get another one of the style you have, for parts and maintenance reasons. You only need to know how do a job one way with the same part, vs 2.

92-95 > 00-05 > 96-99. If we are talking about the modern era FWD cars. Sadly, the 87-91 are pretty much dead and gone.

How are you splitting the '92 - '95 & '96 - '99. It's the same generation at the core of the vehicle.

Oh, and I heart the '87 - '91's also.

CMNTMXR57 wrote:How are you splitting the '92 - '95 & '96 - '99. It's the same generation at the core of the vehicle.

Oh, and I heart the '87 - '91's also.

I split them because the 96-99 looks like a 92-95 got melted by a house fire.

87-91 SSE, gray. Unffffffffffffffff

An '87 SE or say a '91 SSE gave me the chub as an impressionable young teenager at the time.

96-99 definitely slacked the styling from the 92-95. I never cared for the '87-91 Bonneville.

Best Pontiac year?, 1968 imo.
Best Bonneville year?, 1960 imo. We are talking about Triumph motorcycles aren't we?.

Roger.

Personal preference really. I've owned a 93, 98, and 01, all have been/were good cars. Depends on your taste though. I'm torn between the 96-99 models since I've always liked them since I was young and the 00+ SSEI/GXP models cause they are so *dang* sexy.

Best looking? Tie between 1965 and 1988-91 SSE. Dependability? I'd say anywhere from 1988 to 2005. I don't like front wheel drive cars, but I gotta say they are by far the most dependable, at least from my experience. Merry Christmas! - BC

My favorite has always been the 94 SE and 94 SLE for a few reasons.
1. Last year for the L27 in a Bonneville which from my experience has proven to be my favorite 3800. It has a great balance of refinement, power, and reliability.
2. I like the 92-95 styling the best out of any Bonneville
3. 4T60e transmission which is super dependable and I like how it shifts more so than the newer 4T65e or the older non-electronic 4T60 used 1991 and earlier.
4. 1st year for R134 refrigerant
5. 1st year for the newer style Delco Radios (I like to use stock head units in my cars)