Hey guys, I'm new here so I would like to thank you for the help ahead of time.

But without further ado, here is my question; I am possibly looking to trade in my '04 Pontiac Bonneville GXP for a 3rd Gen (most likely an '04) TL and I was wondering what are some of the "issue" areas that I should be aware of when test driving these cars. Are there common engine or tranny problems? And interior issues like crappy buttons? Overall, I've heard pretty good things about this car, but would like to get more insight.

Also, beside reliability being a huge key for me, I NEED something that is fun to drive. Just out of curiosity, how would you rate your experience with the TL?

Thanks again for the help!

 

Welcome to the forum!

Love the GXP! My parents had a V6 Bonneville and that thing was a tank. Pretty quick back in the early 2000's too, can't imagine how the V8 pulls.

Looking at a 6MT or 5AT TL?

The 6MT would definitely be more fun to drive. Rattles was probably one of my issues with the TL. Other then that, I didn't have any major problems. Minor stuff but only after about 90K...interior door handle was peeling off, warranty covered the 3rd gear syncro's on the transmission and ohh yeah rattles! But that's easy to fix if you like working on your cars.

 

Why is your name gagger?

We dont really support the gheys around here.

 

 

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...8#post13408328

Welcome to the forums. Don't take the internet (posts like #3) too seriously and you will do fine on this site.

 

Watch out, EasyRider might see this comment

 

 

Yeah I do like the GXP overall, but the N* engine is starting to worry me in the reliability department. An engine with no gaskets and issues with losing oil and coolant, not repairs I can afford right now. Its a size 5 engine in a size 2 engine compartment so there's ņo working room either.

But to be honest, it sure is fun to drive and has all the gadgets I could possibly need. If I do trade it in, I'll be sad to see it go.

But to answer your other question, I would most likely look at the 5AT TL. I already have a 6-speed car waiting in the garage for summer to come around again.

Are there any other problem areas I should look out for? Thanks.

 

Lmfaoooo u guys r too much, i agree with Alex, get a 6spd or if u not into modding then just get a AT.. But welcome aboard i know ull end up getting one... Try searching more and see if u come across a nice 6spd Type-S

 

listen man get a type s, i have a 5speed 2010 mustang and i like driving the tl better, i have owned it for 3 yrs and im not sick of driving it yet, its fun everytime i get into it. also i come from a motorsports back ground with dirtbikes, quads,streetbikes,50's all kinds of shit. and trust me i get bored easily!!

TYPE S or nothing bro!!!

actually im putting my s up for sale here soon, mines a 2007 with 45k miles on it. car is spotless not even a ding on it!!! its black on light grey. no mods ever done either AT

25k and it has the extended acuracare warrenty till 2014!!