So I finalized the purchase of an '02 Regal GS on Saturday. Drove to Scranton to pick her up, been driving her since I got her. Needs a few things: brake lines, possible steering rack, the chrome on the inside of the wheels is rotting, rear rotors and pads need to be replaced, could use some better plugs and wires, maybe a few coil packs and could definitely go for some new tires.
Other than that, this thing is immaculate. Definitely loaded when it first came out, only has 68k and very little rust. Has sunroof, 8-way stereo, all leather interior (interior is in amazing shape btw), SC/oil/MPG gauge on dash, auto-dimming/heated mirrors, etc.







Also, I 'shopped my wheels from the Bonnie onto the Regal to gauge how it looks. I'm undecided on whether I actually want to do it. Any input?

Nice find! These Regal's are great cars when they're in good shape. I wish I could've gotten mine when it had less miles on it.

The chrome wheels that come on these are a sad story. They look great but the chrome peels off on the rim of the wheel resulting in leaks.
The Bonneville wheels would look better if the gold mesh was black to match the car.

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2009 Chevy Silverado 2500HD crew cab, 6.0, Z71. The project mover.
2002 Regal GS: 3.4 pulley, E85, and quicker than my old 99
1982 Pontiac Grand Prix L67, T56, GT45, T56, Holley EFI; It's pretty quick Mod list here

That'd look real good!!

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2004 Bonneville GXP Crimson Tintcoat- Casual fuel gauge | Brake Performance drilled/slotted rotors front and rear| Retrofit Morimoto mini H1 | clear corners | disabled DRL | 3000K HID fogs | 5% tint | K&N | Yakima rack with fairing, bike rails and kayak rack | Intermittent radio display
1995 Bonneville SSE Deep Amethyst Pearl- SSEI tails | 5% tint | 3 12jlw3v2 in custom enclosure -Gone
1991 Bonneville LE Blue- Alloy spokes -Deceased(deer)

Think so? The Bonnie wheels are in great shape so I could just powder-coat them or dip them.

I like the gold but agree black would be nice too. Keep the polished lip.

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1989 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350
2004 Saturn Ion 3 Quad Coupe

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Lip is definitely not getting painted. I don't like the idea of an all-out black wheel, but will definitely humor the idea of the web being black.

Not really big into the whole black rim movement but on some cars it looks good. In your case, black webbing with a polished lip would REALLY set your car off. It'd look way sporty too!!

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2004 Bonneville GXP Crimson Tintcoat- Casual fuel gauge | Brake Performance drilled/slotted rotors front and rear| Retrofit Morimoto mini H1 | clear corners | disabled DRL | 3000K HID fogs | 5% tint | K&N | Yakima rack with fairing, bike rails and kayak rack | Intermittent radio display
1995 Bonneville SSE Deep Amethyst Pearl- SSEI tails | 5% tint | 3 12jlw3v2 in custom enclosure -Gone
1991 Bonneville LE Blue- Alloy spokes -Deceased(deer)

Very nice looking Buick. Wheels? I think they both look very good. It's just a matter of personal taste, but I agree peeling chrome is a definite turn-off. - BC

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2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport ..... 1992 Bonneville SSE 1SB 170 HP L27 4T60E retired/sold to MattStrike ..... 2005 Bonneville SE 1SC 205 HP L36 4T65E - retired/salvage yard ..... PBCF user 2321

Lovely looker. The paintwork looks superb!

Looks sweet. I'm all for the black laces with a polished lip.

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-Car Guy Carl
"Penelope" - 2003 SLE - 247k Miles
"Sydney" - 2000 Honda S2000 - 98k miles

Pro-tip: to any one considering plasti-dipping the webbed alloy wheels from a 90's Bonneville.. don't... freaking.. do it..

I spent at least an hour scrubbing every little crevice so that it was clean and spotless.. Literally was in pain. Then, it took about half an hour spraying it on so that it was consistent which took two cans and there was still a lot that I didn't get to. I scrapped it and spent the last 2 hours scrubbing and peeling to get it off..

You say you took it off? I've found that the more dip you apply the easier it is to take off since it's more likely to come off in one piece.

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2009 Chevy Silverado 2500HD crew cab, 6.0, Z71. The project mover.
2002 Regal GS: 3.4 pulley, E85, and quicker than my old 99
1982 Pontiac Grand Prix L67, T56, GT45, T56, Holley EFI; It's pretty quick Mod list here

I kind of figured that would be the case but didn't wanna risk it getting any worse. I'm throwing the web's on today and might leave them the color they are if I like the gold and black combo. But yeah, the spots that had a thicker layer than others that didn't was easier.

Gentlemen, I have a question for you: should the '02 Regal have the gold webbed rims from the '94 Bonneville or do you think the gold+black looks trashy? I need an answer quick :o

I had gold laces on my old Bonneville and I hated it. I ended up painting the webbing black and I liked the look. I'd go with black webbing. FWIW I did the webbing on the 96 GTP body color.

Bonneville before


After


And body color on the other car

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-Ryan
2004 GTO....LS1, LSA supercharged 525whp, 6MT
96 SSEi...September 2010 COTM........GONE
04 GTP comp G.... December 2015 COTM........GONE
2013 Audi Allroad Quattro

Harro - those both look great! That's a good looking wheel option.

Bumzag - That's the thing about plasti-dip. You've REALLY got to layer it. LOTS of light coats and it turns out well. It's a PITA especially with all of those little holes but the finished product could look cool. I saw a video on youtube about a similar wheel and it's a LONG process.

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2004 Bonneville GXP Crimson Tintcoat- Casual fuel gauge | Brake Performance drilled/slotted rotors front and rear| Retrofit Morimoto mini H1 | clear corners | disabled DRL | 3000K HID fogs | 5% tint | K&N | Yakima rack with fairing, bike rails and kayak rack | Intermittent radio display
1995 Bonneville SSE Deep Amethyst Pearl- SSEI tails | 5% tint | 3 12jlw3v2 in custom enclosure -Gone
1991 Bonneville LE Blue- Alloy spokes -Deceased(deer)

Yeah, not worth it as it's turned out. I put the webs on and left them gold, but got a lot of heat from people >.> so I'm throwing the chromes back on and looking for some 5-spokes, maybe GXP rims

I wonder how bent 5's would look on there.

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-Ryan
2004 GTO....LS1, LSA supercharged 525whp, 6MT
96 SSEi...September 2010 COTM........GONE
04 GTP comp G.... December 2015 COTM........GONE
2013 Audi Allroad Quattro

There's a guy near me with an '03 4 door Grand Prix with the bent 5's on it. I bet on a black GS they'd be just right!

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1997 Buick Riviera - 102,000 miles : Series II L67/4T65E-HD : Intense intake : Ported S/C outlet : Ported LIM : Yella Terra 1.8 Ratio Rockers : LS7 Lifters : PLOG : Hogan Downpipe : INTENSE 3.5" MPS : 180 degree thermostat : AL104's : AC Delco 8mm wires : Shift Kit : STS strut tower brace : Custom Rear Strut Brace : F41 Sway Bars : Monroe HD rear air shocks : HD sway bar links : DHP Tune :
1988 Buick Lesabre T-type - 127,000 miles : Series I L67 : 4T60E-HD : AL 104's : 180 degree thermostat : '97+ Ignition Coils : Intense FWI : Walbro 255 : 2.5" Stainless Exhaust : Flowmaster 40 Series : STB : 'Caddy' braces : hood louvers: Karma Kustoms Ported M62 : Non-walled LIM : YT 1.8:1 rockers : LS7 Lifters : 2.4" S/C pulley : Custom PCV Oil bypass : B&M Trans Cooler : Sinister Tune

I also run the Buick Lesabre T-type Registry