I'm Back...with Pics!!

[PilotScott]

So here she is: my new 01 SSEi from the original owner, bought with just over 74k on it. CEL is for coolant temp range so I need to square that away. She does have some bubbling starting at the fuel door but not crazy (the car not the gf) and some quirks, but I'm excited to turn this thing into a 200k mile DD. Car payments ADIOS!

[MKMike]

Looks great and is my favorite color, too.
I'd check for coolant pooling around the intake bolts, indicating the immediate need to change out the LIM gaskets.
You probably already know the tutorials are linked here http://www.pontiacbonnevilleclub.com/fo ... 25362.html for all the typical issues.
Enjoy!

[nos4blood70]

My favorite color as well, but I may be biased. Looks pretty good for the most part!

[PilotScott]

Thanks guys! The car was babied for sure, the original owners were an older couple and barely drove (obviously) but I'm already stacking the list of maintenance to cross off...but that comes with the upgrade list too. I mean, why re-install the current S/C when doing the gaskets when I could get a better one? But still have some learning to do on the different options though...so much reading to do.

And it's my first silver car and it really is growing on me, looks sharp when clean!

[CMNTMXR57]

I was thinking it's really freaking clean, even the swoopies.

I know where you took those pictures too.

[PilotScott]

Hehe, yea it finally got a good thorough wash while running errands and I thought "hey, now's a good time as any." The gf didn't think the setting was right, and I said in Chicago January there is NO right setting!!

[CMNTMXR57]

Ain't that the truth.

What used to be the LoneStar there in that strip mall (now it's Anyway's pub & grill) is where I met the Mrs's.

[Pair of SSEI]

Very nice indeed. Seeing less and less of the Bonnevilles on the road these days. If maintained they run forever.

[tytotheler92]

Very nice!

[jradke61]

Wow. Nice find! How did I miss this! Very nice! And such low,mileage. I'd be on that engine bay tho. lol
Nice part of the country for good prices too. Bought my latest in Loves Park.

[nos4blood70]

Just noticed you're local to me!

[PilotScott]

Carl, was it the pics that gave it away, haha!

Pair of SSEI, I was just in North Carolina on business and saw ZERO Bonnie's (well one, but abandoned on the road side, d'oh) and I think it so sad the Pontiac line died...*dang* Buick...

jradke, I know, the engine bay is gross. But some work is coming in the next couple weeks so I figure once it's all back together then it will be detailing time!!