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2003 Pontiac Bonneville Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The era of the big boat sedans has long since sailed away, thanks to the 1970s energy crunch, but somehow the Bonneville has endured and managed to shift its image from old lady driving slowly on Sunday car to a modern, sporty performance sedan. There were few major changes to the 2003 Pontiac Bonneville. Once-standard side airbags are now only an option on the SE and SLE trims. Front bucket seats get more power adjustment for reclining and lumbar support, and XM radio is added to the options list. The 2003 Bonneville is sports-oriented, even without the supercharged V6. The SE and SLE are aimed not at grannies, but at a younger family market looking for practical roominess and trunk space along with style, performance, and sporty handling. The SE and SLE come with a 3.8-liter, 205-hp V6, while the SSEi features a supercharged 240-hp version of this engine. A 4-speed auto tran allows you to switch between normal and performance modes. The SSEi has sports suspension, rear spoiler, a heads-up display projected onto the windshield, power leather seats and variable steering. But even the SE gets supportive glove-like seats, cruise control, ABS brakes, power locks and mirrors, and remote entry. The SLE falls somewhere in between the two, sportier than the SE, but with fewer standard features than the SSEi. The supercharged engine is a favorite of 2003 Bonneville owners, who like its highway performance and immediate acceleration action. The heads-up display gets high marks for allowing you to keep your eyes on the road. The Bonneville features sporty handling, a smooth ride, and tight steering. It is also very roomy, with a large trunk. 2003 Bonny owners complain about wind noise and lack of room in the backseats, particularly headroom. Cupholders are badly made as are most of the plastic parts. The way too busy dash is complicated and hard to get used to, say drivers. Many wish the rear seats had a fold-down option instead of just a trunk pass-through in the armrest.
Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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by Roger N
Jan 31, 2015
Despite issues I've had with this vehicle ,It handles well with lots of power to get me where I'm going. Interior is very comfortable has all the bells and whistles that I haven't had in other vehicles. seat memory, heated seats, heated mirrors, supercharger. Has potential to be one of best I've owned.Jan 31, 2015
by Anonymous
Sep 24, 2014
Handles wonderful on the interstate and has like 16-17 mlg in town and 20-23 on the hwy. the car rides smooth and is comfortable love the ride ,the sunroof makes summer and winter enjoyable.
Great in the winter because the heated seats warm you quickly ,and the leather is cool in the summer,because of the tinted window.Sep 24, 2014
by Anonymous
Apr 07, 2014
Before I drove only Buick, After buying my 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix I began to love this brand vehicle. The look of the Pontiac is what does it for me. Therefore I decided to purchase the 2003 Bonneville. The way it handle the road is amazing. Apr 07, 2014
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by Roger N
Jan 31, 2015
Despite issues I've had with this vehicle ,It handles well with lots of power to get me where I'm going. Interior is very comfortable has all the bells and whistles that I haven't had in other vehicles. seat memory, heated seats, heated mirrors, supercharger. Has potential to be one of best I've owned.Jan 31, 2015
by Anonymous
Sep 24, 2014
Handles wonderful on the interstate and has like 16-17 mlg in town and 20-23 on the hwy. the car rides smooth and is comfortable love the ride ,the sunroof makes summer and winter enjoyable.
Great in the winter because the heated seats warm you quickly ,and the leather is cool in the summer,because of the tinted window.Sep 24, 2014
by Anonymous
Apr 07, 2014
Before I drove only Buick, After buying my 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix I began to love this brand vehicle. The look of the Pontiac is what does it for me. Therefore I decided to purchase the 2003 Bonneville. The way it handle the road is amazing. Apr 07, 2014
by Mary Ann H
Aug 29, 2011
At this point i dislike that the light in my radio recently gone out. But other than that this car is one of the best cars that my family has owned in a long long time. I love this car.Aug 29, 2011
by Erik H
Nov 19, 2010
Grey 03' Bonne - Drive to skool and back 102 mile trip 2+ times per week
3.8 liter motor
Average 30 on highway loaded
Suprised i dont get shot in STL with the confederate flag in the rear window
Has a great ride
Clean inside and out
Didnt cost me half of what its worth
72,000 miles when bought Nov 19, 2010
by Casey M
Oct 21, 2010
My 03 Bonneville has been a great car. It's fun to drive, got lots of room, and looks awsome. White with chrome rims and tinted windows, SLE trim adds lower body kit with sportier front bumper/fog lights and dual exhaust. Sunroof has had leakage problems, have fixed this myself.Oct 21, 2010
by Steve K
Feb 24, 2010
Really haven't had any issues so far, really fun car to drive
and has a little get up and go. If you want to baby it you can
actually get really good gas mileage. I'm averaging about 25,
and this is a lot of city driving. I honestly think it looks really
sharp too, recommend to anyone. lol one weird thing i
noticed, no trunk release on drivers side, theres one in the
glove compartment on the passenger side and of course
theres a trunk release on the keys. Kinda strange hahaFeb 24, 2010
by Patrick M
Oct 03, 2009
Acceleration was confident, but the engine was too small for such a big car. Braking was decent with good pedal feedback - you could tell exactly what was going on at all four corners. Handling - it didn't handle very well, almost like a fat man on rollerskates. Tons of understeer under hard cornering. Build quality was not good - it started getting lots of rattles and squeaks around 30K miles. GM saw us on NUMEROUS occasions with this car. Heated leather went out a few times, auto headlights would shut off in the dead of night while on the highway, dual zone climate control simply quit, ***Steering wheel shaft went out so many times we forgot*** This is a known issue with GM, and they have NO fix for it. It causes a loud "CLUNK" when you turn the steering wheel. It's caused by inferior metal at the gears...when it slips, it causes a loud "CLUNK" to come up through the steering wheel and sounds like something falling out from under the car. I loved this car, but it's apparent it didn't love me. Styling was beautiful, nice lines, aggressive front fascia and beautiful chrome plated rims with 16" low profile tires. Rode like a cloud on the highway and so quiet you could hear a pin drop in the cabin. Oct 03, 2009
by Greg N
Jul 01, 2009
Pros - Reliable car, great gas mileage, great handling, great performance if you have the superchargered model, great interior, very roomy, aerodynamic appearence, quick in acceleration, decent sounding exhaust.
Cons - Superchargered model is better, front - wheel driven, bigger engine, lacks horsepower.Jul 01, 2009
by jose l
Mar 18, 2009
I just bought (Feb./09) a 2003 Bonneville SSEi with 60K miles on it, but in mint (very well maintained and cared) conditions, for $ 8,600.00, with four new Pirelli PZero tires. The paint is the original factory Rain Forest Green Metallic color, and is like new (waxed every month). The interior leather and interiors are like new too.
This is my second Bonneville, my previous one was a 1997 SE. I just don't think there is any other large american car that could be compared to this one. I truly believe that this was GM's best kept secret. I don't know why it was discontinued in 2005. I guess not many people have tried it. If they do, they would buy it.
Because of it's smooth, yet powerfull, Supercharged 3.8 L V-6 engine, it has the performance of a V-8 when you push the pedal (240 + HP), but the economy of a V-6 when cruising (29 average MPG on HWY), not bad for a large luxury car.
It has an excellent premium 8 speaker soound system (I connect my IPod via a high fidelity FM transmitter I bought on E-Bay). There is no need for a 12 CD changer these days.
Excellent handling. The suspension is very smooth and strong at the same time, you just don't feel the road imperfections.
It is certainly fun to drive and beautiful inside and out.
It has all the luxury that you can find in a Cadillac Seville, but with a sleek and sporty look.
It has a 5 star safety rating which includes dual front and side air bags for driver and front passenger.
Strongly recommend it. Specially when you avoid all of the depreciation costs paid by the original owner.Mar 18, 2009
by Joshua O
Sep 12, 2008
Bought this car with 35,000 miles on it. Now has 99,000 and has had no problems. Performance is a little slow but isn't bad considering the car weighs 3800 pounds. The car gets about 28 mpg on the highway and about 20 or 19 mpg in the city. Overall a good family car.Sep 12, 2008
by Jarred A
Jun 14, 2008
love the car, full size, fast and spacious. great outer appearance, and blows most other full size cars away, with its 3.8 liter 270 hp supercharged engine. gets about 18.5 - 24 mpg highway up to 27 mpg new jersey parkway, and about 12.5-16 mpg city, but thats enough to get me from home to work to wawa.Jun 14, 2008
by Josh R
May 25, 2008
This is my 2003 Bonneville with the 3.8L V6. I was suprised that when i stepped on the gas in this car it moved. Its not even the supercharged v6. It is probably nearly as fast as my camaro. It doesn't handle so hot, but what can you expect from such a large car. Its super comfortable and easy to drive. Its also easy to burnout haha. Unfortunately with 140,000 miles on it I blew the tranny. How ever I did drive it hard, and once it started slamming into gear, i should have probably gotten it fixed. But i neglected its needs and the V6 ripped apart the little FWD transmission. My favorite part about that car is that it hits 50 in first gear and 100 in second. I thought that was pretty neat.May 25, 2008
by Tyler S
Apr 03, 2008
i dont wanna type a lot so just look it upApr 03, 2008
by Leland G
Jan 29, 2008
Great motor (3.8 L), good gas mileage, comfortable/quiet ride, lots of space, sleek body.Jan 29, 2008
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2003 Pontiac Bonneville Pricing
Original MSRP
$27,420 to $34,745Price range
N/AAverage price on CG
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N/ATrims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: split-bench · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Air Suspension: rear · Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Air Suspension: rear · Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Monsoon · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Air Suspension: rear · Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome