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Hello from the Netherlands!

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Hello all,

My name is Theo and im a proud owner of a Pontiac Bonneville SE from 1996, with 189K KM.

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It does have a few problems like the blinkers and turn signal doesnt work (still searching for the problem, fuses
are good so are the bulbs), and when i brake hard the car shakes a little (probably the brake disk).

Its not the most economical car in the Netherlands, with almost 2 euros for 1 liter gas (9.35 dollar for a gallon!).

But i love it, it drives amazing, thousand times better than my previous car (Nissan primera).

I probably wont post alot but ill read alot hehe.

Theo
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Welcome! Those headlights have me tripping out a bit.
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J Wikoff wrote:Welcome! Those headlights have me tripping out a bit.
Agreed, I think we need some close ups!!
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A few mods..

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Nice car! Must see more pics, close up of the headlights? And interior pics as well! I <3 foreign Bonnies :btruestory:
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I like it! Welcome to the club!
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91 Riviera | S2 L67 Swap/4T60E | 127K mi | Antelope Met. w/ Tan Int. | Saved From Death By Crusher
92 Bonneville SSE | L67/4T60E | 77K mi | Med Slate Grey w/ Two-Tone Grey Int. | Low Miles Time Capsule
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02 Bonneville SSEi | 171k mi | Black w/Neutral Int. | Backup and road trip car
03 Park Avenue Ultra | 212K mi | White Diamond Met. w/ Shale Int. | Southern Time Capsule
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Thanks for the warm welcome :)

I have a few more pics:

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Ill make some interior pics next wednesday.

Greets Theo.
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91 Riviera | S2 L67 Swap/4T60E | 127K mi | Antelope Met. w/ Tan Int. | Saved From Death By Crusher
92 Bonneville SSE | L67/4T60E | 77K mi | Med Slate Grey w/ Two-Tone Grey Int. | Low Miles Time Capsule
92 Lumina Z34 | LQ1/4T60E | 177k mi | Torch Red w/Grey Int. | Rusty In Odd Spots
99 Tahoe LT | L31/4L65E | 276k mi | Spiral Grey Metallic w/Grey Int. | Truck for Truck Things and Portable Concert Hall
02 Bonneville SSEi | 171k mi | Black w/Neutral Int. | Backup and road trip car
03 Park Avenue Ultra | 212K mi | White Diamond Met. w/ Shale Int. | Southern Time Capsule
05 Acura RL | 165K mi | Carbon Grey Pearl w/Ebony Int. | The Super-Hooptie Daily
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Is it just me or is that 92-95 Bonne?

Anywho, I love it! Favorite color on those Bonne's. Used to have one just like it. :)

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It is a Euro spec model, maybe the years for styling changes were different, or didn't occur, for euros? :dontknow:
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91 Riviera | S2 L67 Swap/4T60E | 127K mi | Antelope Met. w/ Tan Int. | Saved From Death By Crusher
92 Bonneville SSE | L67/4T60E | 77K mi | Med Slate Grey w/ Two-Tone Grey Int. | Low Miles Time Capsule
92 Lumina Z34 | LQ1/4T60E | 177k mi | Torch Red w/Grey Int. | Rusty In Odd Spots
99 Tahoe LT | L31/4L65E | 276k mi | Spiral Grey Metallic w/Grey Int. | Truck for Truck Things and Portable Concert Hall
02 Bonneville SSEi | 171k mi | Black w/Neutral Int. | Backup and road trip car
03 Park Avenue Ultra | 212K mi | White Diamond Met. w/ Shale Int. | Southern Time Capsule
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The car registration papers say its from 2 october 1996 :p

Maby you think its from 92-95 because of the blinkers in the Headlights?
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Noooo, 96 was a COMPLETELY different body cladding setup, among other things. Was the car registered in 96? It could still maybe be a 95, just a late build or something. Google a 96-99 Bonneville SE or search the "your ride" section on here, you'll see differences immediately. Not just Euro vs. US differences.
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91 Riviera | S2 L67 Swap/4T60E | 127K mi | Antelope Met. w/ Tan Int. | Saved From Death By Crusher
92 Bonneville SSE | L67/4T60E | 77K mi | Med Slate Grey w/ Two-Tone Grey Int. | Low Miles Time Capsule
92 Lumina Z34 | LQ1/4T60E | 177k mi | Torch Red w/Grey Int. | Rusty In Odd Spots
99 Tahoe LT | L31/4L65E | 276k mi | Spiral Grey Metallic w/Grey Int. | Truck for Truck Things and Portable Concert Hall
02 Bonneville SSEi | 171k mi | Black w/Neutral Int. | Backup and road trip car
03 Park Avenue Ultra | 212K mi | White Diamond Met. w/ Shale Int. | Southern Time Capsule
05 Acura RL | 165K mi | Carbon Grey Pearl w/Ebony Int. | The Super-Hooptie Daily
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Hmmmm you are right. But some pictures are the same like mine, and some pics are different. Like the little front grill in the hood, and the tail lights. How can i make sure in what year my car is made? :P
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Blinkers are working again!

Switched both relais, and now it works like a charm!

Forgot to make interior pics, ill make them soon :).

Greets Theo.
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Welcome Theo, car looks great. always great to see something different (your headlights)on these cars that throws us for a loop every once in a while.
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WELKOMEN! Nice ride you got there!

I noticed there are no side markers on yours...are they just in Britain?

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Those headights look sweet. It's a shame you didnt get the flip up rear view mirrors.(as far a I could tell)

That's definitely a pre 96 SE Bonneville.
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Google your VIN and you'll likely find something that says what year it is.
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newbs... :roll:
Those headlights were Euro-spec Bonneville exclusive.

Welcome to the club! You have one clean looking ride! Nice to see that there are some still over on the other side of the pond :)
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