[{"id": 16420278, "authorName": "David_C.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_c.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A friend of mine had one of these with the supercharged 3.8. It was quite a bit of fun to drive. Silky smooth when you just needed to cruise, but able to be flung around if you so desired.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734814263, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16420436, "authorName": "vwlove54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vwlove54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does she actually have heated seats? Thanks", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734814755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16420487, "authorName": "oldassgoat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldassgoat/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by oldassgoat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734814955, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16421566, "authorName": "Bskind (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bskind/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seats aren't heated.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734819656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16421578, "authorName": "Bskind (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bskind/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sounds like your friend had a lot of fun with that car! The supercharged 3.8 engine really is a great mix of smooth cruising and surprising power when you push it. It\u2019s a blast to drive, offering that perfect balance between comfort and performance. Such a great, underrated engine!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734819763, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16421813, "authorName": "Slb0151", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slb0151/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please correct me if I am wrong, but this 3.8 is not super charged", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734822539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16421854, "authorName": "Bskind (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bskind/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 3.8 is not super charged.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734823018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16421858, "authorName": "judgebumblebee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/judgebumblebee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe the SSEi was the supercharged version.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734823047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16421868, "authorName": "Bskind (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bskind/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes the SSEi is the supercharged version.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734823098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16422120, "authorName": "bueller72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bueller72/", "bidAmount": 1600, "content": "$1,600 bid placed by bueller72", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734826113, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16422149, "authorName": "Craven", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/craven/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Supercharged isn\u2019t worth the fuss, having owned and driven both. Whew", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734826411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16422587, "authorName": "binderguy52", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/binderguy52/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve never owed a Pontiac w this motor, but I have now a supercharged 3.8 Park Avenue Ultra and have owned a couple non supercharged 3.8 Park Avenues. The performance difference wasn\u2019t that great but the fuel mileage difference is\u2026.like nearly 10mpg difference. Undoubtedly, the best engine General Motors ever made is in this car! GLWTA!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1734832949, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16422721, "authorName": "msgjcw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msgjcw/", "bidAmount": 1700, "content": "$1,700 bid placed by msgjcw", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734835799, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16422966, "authorName": "Marcon1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcon1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a sight to see! A survivor and from Michigan!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1734840963, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16423355, "authorName": "Bskind (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bskind/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, original owner live in Gaylord", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734864833, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16423642, "authorName": "Rivnut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rivnut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The compass is the coolest looking gizmo. It looks like you are approaching an illuminated runway. I had one in my 1991 SSE. Miss that car! GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734874817, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16424029, "authorName": "HeavyTank77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heavytank77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My mother had one of these when I was a teenager and it ended up going to 309,000 miles before we unloaded it in the old Bargain Corner of the Grand Rapids Press for $400. Reliable, efficient, comfortable and a very cool dashboard with tons of lights and buttons. Au revoir, Pontiac...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1734879972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16424626, "authorName": "Bskind (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bskind/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sounds like that Pontiac really earned its place in your memories! 309,000 miles is impressive. I bet that dashboard with all the lights and buttons felt pretty cool at the time.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734885415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16429391, "authorName": "brucebullitt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brucebullitt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is one nice auto, I'm not sure if I have ever seen so many buttons on any car ever, not all bad just lots of options. just wondering about the foam or bubbles on pic 153 Thanks", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734921713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16429785, "authorName": "Bskind (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bskind/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In picture 153 that would be bubbles before taking pictures had washed the car from dust that was on it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734934870, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16430022, "authorName": "waburchill1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waburchill1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Being that it was delivered to PMD would make me believe that it was an Executive Company Car......they would rotate them every 3 months or 3000 miles...My Uncle was an exec for GM / Chevrolet Division and had some great cars during the 60's and 70's....occasionally some that had engineering / design \"updates\" for evaluation.......I remember one C2 Corvette with sidepipes and electronic cut-outs.....and the Caprice he had with a car phone during the Detroit riots.....", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734957832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16430192, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bskind Thank you for the correction about the seats not being heated. We have updated the listing. \n-BaT", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734961946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16430227, "authorName": "Bskind (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bskind/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No problem. Thank for updating.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734962545, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16431780, "authorName": "Porsche95turbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porsche95turbo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "beautiful example of the SSE trim. GLWA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734976758, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16433813, "authorName": "Ohio_Tazman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ohio_tazman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I sold Pontiacs for many years. And when the Bonneville came out for 1992, we couldn't keep them in stock. After ordering several of the SSE and SSEi models, we noticed that we had forgot to order C49 - Electric Rear Window Defogger on these $27,000 + cars. In northeast Ohio, a few of our customers were not to pleased when they went to turn on the rear defrost for the first time. We subsequently ordered that option on all of our future Bonnevilles. I noticed this one didn't have that option either. Living in Michigan is similar to northeast Ohio. I bet this was strictly a \"fair weather\" automobile. GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734983829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16436365, "authorName": "Bskind (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bskind/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's great to hear about your experience with the 1992 Bonneville! I can imagine the rush to keep them in stock given how popular they were. It's funny how the C49 defogger was an option and not stock option on the car\u2014living in the colder climates like Michigan and Northeast Ohio, I totally get why that would be important!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734995746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16437475, "authorName": "ap41563", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ap41563/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller, so wait, this car isn't equipped with the rear window defrost grid. However, it still has a button for the rear window defrost on the HVAC panel?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735013693, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16438030, "authorName": "rkjjeep", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rkjjeep/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pic 39 shows the Rear Defogger grid.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735046698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16438273, "authorName": "Bskind (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bskind/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's equip with rear defogger and has the button I didn't know that it was an option had to have select.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735049742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16440228, "authorName": "ap41563", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ap41563/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rkjjeep and @seller, my bad. I was looking at pic 130 and couldn't see the grid lines. When I saw the HVAC panel with the rear defrost button, I thought to myself. \" GM was going on a whole new level to give you the button but not the actual option. \" Beautiful SSE I've seen more SSEi's than SSE's a rare one for sure.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735064930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16442791, "authorName": "Bskind (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bskind/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Haha, I see what you mean about the rear defrost button \u2013 classic GM move! It's always cool to spot those little design quirks. And yeah, the SSE is definitely a rare one compared to the SSEi. Nice catch!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735074001, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16444707, "authorName": "Mojo00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mojo00/", "bidAmount": 1992, "content": "$1,992 bid placed by Mojo00", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735083332, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16446854, "authorName": "msgjcw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msgjcw/", "bidAmount": 2100, "content": "$2,100 bid placed by msgjcw", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735150805, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16447457, "authorName": "Jimbob123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimbob123/", "bidAmount": 2200, "content": "$2,200 bid placed by Jimbob123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735162326, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16447822, "authorName": "Micboston", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/micboston/", "bidAmount": 2300, "content": "$2,300 bid placed by Micboston", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735169805, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16448729, "authorName": "Koda114", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/koda114/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by Koda114", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735206606, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16459585, "authorName": "Jimbob123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimbob123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you tell me the DOT date on the tires (4 digits - ex 2318). That means the 23rd week of 2018 for those unfamilar)? Anything precluding a 1000 miles drive in the next few weeks? How much thread left on the tires? Any vibration in either the seat or steering wheel? Are there any systems which are not fully functional?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735323146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16460981, "authorName": "Bskind (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bskind/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When I get home I get get pictures of the tire date and tread depth. \r\nCar been stored in garage before Thanksgiving. Put 400 miles on the car before storing in garage. Not drove in the snow at all. Pictures of car was taken at Thanksgiving weekend. \r\nThere is no vibration in the in the seat or steering wheel. Everything work as function in the car. No engine light are on", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735327327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16461665, "authorName": "Bskind (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bskind/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735329722, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16463320, "authorName": "TATA455", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tata455/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is \"ValueGuard\" - Shown on one of the receipts. Thanks - Nice Car", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735335833, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16463787, "authorName": "Bskind (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bskind/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is \u201cValueGuard\u201d \u2013 Shown on one of the receipts. \r\nHad the Bonneville undercoated.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735337837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16463991, "authorName": "Jimbob123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimbob123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for taking the time and pictures. Many cars on site have been in extented storage, not great candidates for a long distance drive. BTW - If I win it, it would perserved as is. Not used as a daily driver", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735340170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16463992, "authorName": "Jimbob123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimbob123/", "bidAmount": 3200, "content": "$3,200 bid placed by Jimbob123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735340180, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16464029, "authorName": "Bskind (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bskind/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You're welcome! It sounds like you're considering a really special car that you'd like to preserve as a collector's item, which is a great approach. Cars that have been in extended storage often need some care before being driven long distances, but it's good that you plan to keep it as is rather than using it as a daily driver. This will help maintain its value and ensure that it stays in excellent condition for the long term. Best of luck!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735340537, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16465456, "authorName": "angussookie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/angussookie/", "bidAmount": 3350, "content": "$3,350 bid placed by angussookie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735384890, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16465539, "authorName": "Koda114", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/koda114/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by Koda114", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735390065, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16465626, "authorName": "Florida007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/florida007/", "bidAmount": 3700, "content": "$3,700 bid placed by Florida007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735393034, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16465850, "authorName": "bouncefactor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bouncefactor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In picture 194 bottom corner there is a rot hole on piece of floor pan it appears. Does it go all the way through the floor pan? At this late date any chance of a close up of the rust hole? Also I owned a 92 Bonnie in 2001-2003 from NY. It looked great but the plastic cladding hid rotted rockers. Is there any issue with the rockers? How are the rear wheel wells in this car? Any rust(mine rusted through there also) or leakage ? Last question do you have any pics before spraying undercoating on car a few months ago?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735396649, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16465987, "authorName": "Koda114", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/koda114/", "bidAmount": 3900, "content": "$3,900 bid placed by Koda114", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735398512, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16466250, "authorName": "Bskind (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bskind/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's bit of surface not rot hole and floor pan is solid. There is no issues with the rockers they are solid as well not rusting on them. The rear wheel are good. There isn't any leakage. I didn't get any pictures before I had the car spraying undercoating.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735401251, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16466644, "authorName": "angussookie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/angussookie/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by angussookie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735405287, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16466711, "authorName": "pcchuck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pcchuck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In 87 I ordered an 87 Bonneville LE... fully loaded with sunroof and the steering wheel radio. .... same engine.... pretty sure it was delivered for exactly 20k..... \r\n\r\nI liked it OK... it was fast... and quite comfortable. good looking car... very dark green with lighter green lower cladding... whitewalls. It had kust enough chrome... the front resembled an XKE.... Drove it til 94 then replaced it with an LHS Chrysler... a bigger version of it with wonderful seats and ride.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735405847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16466933, "authorName": "Bskind (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bskind/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That Bonneville LE sounds like a great ride\u2014dark green, sunroof, steering wheel radio, and all the comfort you'd expect. It must've been a blast to drive. I bet the Chrysler LHS was a nice upgrade in terms of comfort and space.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735407681, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16468475, "authorName": "70Olds442", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/70olds442/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bought one of these in 93 and put over 90K on the odometer. Car rode and performed flawlessly. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735414271, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16468856, "authorName": "Handpicked", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/handpicked/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "$4,100 bid placed by Handpicked", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735415633, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16468861, "authorName": "angussookie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/angussookie/", "bidAmount": 4200, "content": "$4,200 bid placed by angussookie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735415653, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16468891, "authorName": "oldcarguy5085", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarguy5085/", "bidAmount": 4300, "content": "$4,300 bid placed by oldcarguy5085", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735415737, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16468898, "authorName": "angussookie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/angussookie/", "bidAmount": 4400, "content": "$4,400 bid placed by angussookie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735415756, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16468918, "authorName": "oldcarguy5085", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarguy5085/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by oldcarguy5085", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735415834, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16468936, "authorName": "angussookie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/angussookie/", "bidAmount": 4600, "content": "$4,600 bid placed by angussookie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735415887, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16468967, "authorName": "angussookie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/angussookie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 12/28/24 for $4,600 to angussookie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735416009, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16468999, "authorName": "King60", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/king60/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice old car. Good price.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735416128, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16469101, "authorName": "TransAmDrifter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/transamdrifter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A nice buy. Always a cool car and one you can drive and enjoy the heck out of it", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735416530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16469167, "authorName": "Craven", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/craven/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Excellent value whew", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735416717, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16472435, "authorName": "Jimbob123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimbob123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You got a great car at a really good price! I would gladly have bid more than 5K, but wife did not want to make a trip to Michigan this time of year.\r\n RE: any rust -use POR 15 products - expensive, but worth it. USE GLOVES when applying.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735480854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16493144, "authorName": "newcarpro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newcarpro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @Bskind; and congrats @angussookie on your 1st BaT win!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735777598, "type": "comment"}]