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Black Betty

Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 12:35 am
by givemewings
Just your common variety fully loaded 1997 SSEi. No special modifications or goodies. Just thought
I would share. I bought her about 4 months ago, after hitting Bambi's mom at 60mph with my Malibu. 113,000 miles on the clock now.

She has some scars, paint chips here and there, back bumper is fadded and I sizeable amount of rust under the gas door. Inside is fairly flawless except the dash is fading, the leather has some cracks and the rubber junk on the gear selector pull in has been somewhat cut away.
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Inside, yes those are rugs on the floor, I am very anal about dirt.
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At night, no special headlights, they're just clean and bright. Though I do have some Silverstars I plan on installing this spring.
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Re: Black Betty

Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 12:38 am
by yonkerse
Really love the way a black car shines when clean! those seats look so comfy and supportive as well! Almost makes me want to swap seats in my car...hmmm....

Like your location as well! Looks like your distant from you neighbors and have yourself a few nice storage buildings to play in!!

Re: Black Betty

Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 1:23 am
by givemewings
yonkerse wrote:Really love the way a black car shines when clean! those seats look so comfy and supportive as well! Almost makes me want to swap seats in my car...hmmm....

Like your location as well! Looks like your distant from you neighbors and have yourself a few nice storage buildings to play in!!
Yep, I live in the sticks. 18 miles in any direction to the nearest gas station, supermarket ect. It is quiet and drama free living and that is why I enjoy it. Plus I enjoy the excitement of seeing traffic come through this tiny town. Everyone looks out their windows when that happens. :bwoohoo:

Re: Black Betty

Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 1:24 am
by 00Beast
Car looks great! Where in Iowa are you?

Re: Black Betty

Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 2:11 am
by givemewings
00Beast wrote:Car looks great! Where in Iowa are you?
SW Iowa about 20 mins from the MO border.

Re: Black Betty

Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 5:55 am
by Bing
That's a good looking car you got there. :banana:
Of coarse I'm kind of biased towards the 92-99 generation bonnevilles.

Re: Black Betty

Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 8:10 am
by SSEiMan01
:shocked:
That things beautiful! I almost bought one like it when I got my 01. :btruestory: *dang* rust...

Any plans for mods?

Re: Black Betty

Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:49 am
by 99BonnevilleSE
I want :sadeyz:

Re: Black Betty

Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 11:04 am
by 05BonnySle
^^ me2! had a similiar 98 SSEI..lovedddd it! sold it last year prior to buying my 05 i have now..i sold the 98 with 81k miles orig. bought it off my grandfather who bought it brand new. same deal as my car i have now..bought off him also..bought the 98 with 23k in 04..and bought the 05 last year with 34k...miss the supercharged one the most and the interior!! so comfyyy

Re: Black Betty

Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 3:01 pm
by givemewings
SSEiMan01 wrote::shocked:
That things beautiful! I almost bought one like it when I got my 01. :btruestory: *dang* rust...

Any plans for mods?
No plans for mods as of yet. I don't think I have any need for anymore power. After going from a 1997 Malibu LS with 155hp to this car is way different. The Mali did get 32-33 on the time on the highway, but was hopeless going up hills and passing on the interstate. Right now just trying to figure out why my fans are not working and plan on having the gauge cluster rebuilt in the spring.

Re: Black Betty

Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 3:25 am
by Boss455
Awesome car! Can't go wrong with a black 92-99 SSEi!

Re: Black Betty

Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 3:12 pm
by Saturn Simon
Looks stunning. Exactly how I would want it.