1997 Pontiac Bonneville
| MSRP: | $22,234 - $27,164 |
| Invoice: | $20,122 - $24,583 |
| Total: | 13 reviews |
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| Excellent | 2 reviews | |
| Very Good | 8 reviews | |
| Average | 2 reviews | |
| Poor | 0 reviews | |
| Terrible | 1 reviews |
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The Pontiac Bonneville has always had a reputation for full-size luxury and room, and the current generation of Bonnies also deliver a younger, sleeker style and a lot of performance power.
There were few changes to the 1997 Pontiac Bonneville. The two trims, SE and sportier SSE (with self-leveling suspension and lower ground effects), came standard with a Series II 3.8-liter, 205-hp V6. An SLE package on the SE and SSEi package on the SSE added performance suspension, badging, lots more interior features, such as leather seats, traction control, and power sunroof, and a supercharged V6 that got 240-hp. New in 1997, the SSE got a premium sound system and a new automatic transmission. The four-speed allowed the driver to select between normal and performance modes. It was available as an option on the base model SE.
Standard features on the SSE, including power driver's seat, cruise control, keyless entry, and automatic climate control, were options on the SE. ABS brakes, fog lights, daytime running lights that changed to low beams as it got darker, and dual front airbags were standard across the line.
The 1997 Pontiac Bonneville receives praise for its enormous interior room that comfortably fits people over six feet tall. Its smooth handling, responsive steering, quiet ride, and engine power are also rated highly. The Bonnie moves fast and has great pickup with the supercharged V6. It is comfortable on long trips and a lot of owners like the new sound system. Low marks go to the common problem of a cracked manifold, costly repairs and maintenance, and a wide turning radius. Weak climate control is also a downside. When you open the trunk lid, collected water or snow tends to pour into the trunk. Some drivers wish for more horsepower.
Reviews you can trust
| Excellent | 2 reviews | |
| Very Good | 8 reviews | |
| Average | 2 reviews | |
| Poor | 0 reviews | |
| Terrible | 1 reviews |
“Good Fun”
Great fun off the line (mounds of torque!), but somewhat lacking on the high side on the highway. EXTREMELY comfy tho!Fit and finish was good overall, but "the little things" tended to be lacking in o... More
“1997 Pontiac Bonneville Se”
Smooth ride, ok acceleration for such a heavy car, never broke, but it did eat a lot of gas. Bought it cheap and sold it for a profit after cleaning it up. Would have kept it but found a Grand Prix... More
“My Bonneville”
With 185k miles on the clock and being 12 years old, this car still performs beautifully! The only mechanical repair it's needed in the 2 years I've owned it is a fuel pump, the rest is solid. I get... More
“This Is Just Terrible!”
this is a horrible car. i have had it since new and it has been very problematic. it seemed fine at first, but then problems just kept happening, and i know it wasn't the dealer's fault, but pontiac... More
“For Sale”
Another nice Bonneville For sale: 3800 v-6 automatic transmission, average 24 - 26 mpg 152 k miles, fully loaded : power windows, power locks, power leather seats, Factory CD player with eq, aluminum ... More
“Purple People Eater”
This car was slightly side swiped by a pickup truck, needs a front fender, headlight, and both doors on the passenger side. Currently getting the parts to fixer up right and this will be up for sale a... More
“Smooth Ride And Enjoyable.”
The car had available power and a very comfortable ride More
“'97 Bonnelville”
It runs awesome and has a 3.6L V6 in it... but I need to do some performance upgrades. Jet black with medium black tint all around and chrome wheels too. More
“Luxury At It's Finest. I Tore It Apart For The Engine.”
I only bought this car as a donor car for my project fiero. I wanted the massive, powerful supercharged engine for my little fiero, along with the transmission. After a week of driving though, it was ... More
“Nice Big Car”
Good Acceleration and good braking but handled a little top heavy. Always wished it was rear wheel drive. More
1997 Pontiac Bonneville Trims
| MSRP: | $22,234 |
| Invoice: | $20,122 |
| MSRP: | Not Listed |
| Invoice: | Not Listed |
| MSRP: | $27,164 |
| Invoice: | $24,583 |
| MSRP: | Not Listed |
| Invoice: | Not Listed |
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