2005 Pontiac Bonneville Consumer Reviews

2005 Pontiac Bonneville

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2005 Pontiac Bonneville

Kelley Blue Book Retail $7,250–$9,850  

Average Rating
4.7 out of 5
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Comfort:5.0 out of 5
Performance:4.8 out of 5
Exterior Styling:5.0 out of 5
Interior Design:4.7 out of 5
Value for the Money:4.6 out of 5
Reliability:4.6 out of 5

8 out of 9 people would recommended this car to a friend

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Great Bonneville GXP Purchase

by Mike
from Fort Wayne, IN | June 25, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Purchased at 40,500 miles and love the ride and the power and the cool air conditioning. Just installed a Kenwood in-dash NAV and stereo unit. Looks great."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

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Excellent Value

by Bonneville Lover
from Columbus, OH | August 27, 2011

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Can't speak of reliability, just bought a 2005 SE with 71,200 original miles, 1 owner, clean carfax, dealer maintaned. This car is so CLEAN!!! drives like a dream, got it for a song considering it was over 28K new. Wish I had the center console with the shifter in on the floor, but considering how mint this car is I will survive. I am a big man, 6'2", 300lb and I fit well. My son is 6'7" 200lb and he fits good also. I wish they never stoped making them. I feel so lucky to have this one."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

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4 out of 4 found this review helpful

Love my 2nd Bonneville!

by Marykara
from Norwich CT | October 9, 2010

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I had a 1995 Bonneville which I would have kept until the end but when I heard they were halting production, I hurried and got a left over 2005 in 2006. I absolutely love it - everything about it. I hate that I can't buy a third one! Cool car!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

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6 out of 6 found this review helpful

Performance cars are expensive to maintain

by 05' Bonneville GXP
from MA | May 25, 2010

Rating from

(2)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Features: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 1 out of 5
Reliability: 1 out of 5

"GXP was the fastest car I have ever driven, options were very convenient also, no complaints there. That said, very disappointed by the amount of money I spent to maintain and repair it. Bought it used with only 30k miles on it. The real buying reason was that there was an extended 5yr/60,000 mile GM warrenty with a $100 deductable. Having owned a 2000 Bonny SLE, knew there were gonna be some expensive problems coming such as leaky sunroof (heads-up; there is no official recall on this but the sunroof doesn't always line up with the sealent strip so sometimes it is never actually closed, don't leave it outside in the rain. happened to both my 00' and 05') Became so frustrated with all the repairs (engine mount, faulty brakes, stability system, not to mention each 18" Goodyear EAGLE RS-A tire costs $400) all w/in 10 months of purchase which, of course, were NOT covered by the warrenty. Costs outweighed benefits and was not looking foreward to the next mechanical problem that was gonna set me back another $700-$1,000, traded in before it hit 40k miles. Fuel economy was also dreadful, compared to the V6."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

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4 out of 7 found this review helpful

Bang for the Buck

by Scott
from Kentucky | June 8, 2009

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Without doubt the best Pontiac I have ever owned. Can't believe the comfort,ride, handling and most of all over 31 mpg on road trip. No longer made so don't know which brand my next car will be!!!!! Might just keep this one for ever???"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

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3 out of 4 found this review helpful

my Dream Car

by Bonneville Lover
from Illinois | May 1, 2008

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"The GXP is my third Bonneville and definitely my favorite!!! Great ride and doesn't make you feel like you are driving a boring sedan. Pontiac needs to start making Bonnevilles again!!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A

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Best Car EVER

by Carfreak
from Eagle River, Alaska | March 25, 2008

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I think the pontiac Bonneville GXP is a very Strong good looking sports car. I bought mine brand new in 2005 and it's has been way more than I could every ask for in a Car."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A

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4 out of 4 found this review helpful

Very strong, very comfortable

by Riaku
from Florida | October 12, 2007

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"As the title already states, this vehicle is a high powered high comfort sedan. It has a great sporty look and was the favorite car I've owned. Gas mileage is the only down factor if you are worried about such things."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A

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2 out of 2 found this review helpful

full size car with power

by darnell
from illinois | January 29, 2007

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"its a excellent car"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A

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