05 Bonneville GXP - should I buy?

[91ThreeOhFive]

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 131k miles. The exterior is trashed. Front bumper is trashed. Airbag deployed, so there is a hole in the steering wheel. Passenger side needs both doors replaced, and has damaged plastic grond effects. Whoever owned it beat it bad. Interior is a bit rough. Needs a good cleaning and headliner. The rims are in pretty rough shape.

Even with all that said, I really like the car, and would be interested in fixing it up and driving it as a second car. If the car checks out mechanically, I might buy it tomorrow.

My question is, where can I find the ground effects, front bumper, GXP headlights, etc. I have found next to nothing for replacement parts for Bonneville GXP's. They are fairly rare and most parts seem to be discontinued.

Should I buy this car, or run as fast as I can?

[dougtoth]

With all the things that you mentioned that are wrong or needs to be replaced I would run away from this one.
Keep looking and be patient.
Something will turn up that is a lot nicer and a better value.
This car sounds like a money pit and probably is beat!!!

[mark a. chew]

I agree, It sounds like a money pit, there is a club member that would be of help to
you if you have your heart set on the purchase of that car. the car being beat up as it is
you have to wonder what little gremlins show up later on, Just search a bit longer and pass on this car


Good luck

[nos4blood70]

I would run as fast as I can. GXP body parts, much less in a specific color, are a pain to find.

[crash93ssei]

I am alway the guy that tells people to buy these.... I say walk away from this unless you can get them down to $500 and even then you could easily have another $2,500+ into making it nice. For a car trashed this bad it wasn't likely maintained mechanically either and that's scary for a GXP.

[ddalder]

Much as I'd love a Crimson Tintcoat GXP, I'd walk away from that one. Too many problems and too much potential for real big problems.