2003 Pontiac Bonneville

SSEi Sedan

3.8L 3800CC 231Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Supercharged

Automatic

1G2HZ541434138795

Clear

GAS

Please read entire description before bidding. Vehicle needs engine work. What you are looking at here is a 2003 Bonneville SSEi that my mother purchased new from Superior Pontiac in 2003. Since that time it has always been garaged, oil changed every 3k miles, has always had premium fuel, and has been detailed every year. This vehicle has always been extremely well maintained. The paint is original and looks near perfect. The car has never seen the inside of a body shop. Has never been in any type of collision. The vehicle had an intake leak, and ran low on coolant, and overheated. After this happened, my mother decided to purchase a new vehicle, and I jumped on the chance to buy this one. I had the intake manifold re-sealed and the thermostat replaced. Unfortunately, after this work was performed, the vehicle developed an engine knock on acceleration. I took it in and had the oil pan removed for inspection. Sure enough one of the bearings had been damaged (I assume by the excessive heat.) At minimum, the vehicle will need a new or re-ground crankshaft and one connecting rod, possibly more. There is currently no engine oil in the engine, and one of the rod baring caps was left off, so it does not run at this time. I really hate to sell this car, but I don't have the funds to fix it at this time and don't want to let this beautiful car sit in the sun all summer. I don't have room in the garage anymore so she has to go. The front breaks were done just before the car was put out of commission. The factory replacement battery is about one year old. The tires are near new michelins with a ton of tread left. The ABS light was on the last time I drove the car. I did not have it diagnosed. As you can see in the pictures, the car is in spectacular condition in and out. There is a small wear mark on the edge of the driver's seat. It is not worn through the leather, just the color. There are a few small marks around the cup holders from use. There is no noticeable wear to the steering wheel or radio/hvac buttons. There are some chips on the front bumper from road debris. There is a light scuff mark on the rear bumper, and a few little scratches in front of one of the passenger side door handles. All damage is pictured. There is no visible wear to any of the carpets or SSEi factory mats. The registration has been out since September so there will be a small fee attached. Likely around $200 but Ill check and add it later. The title is a clean ca title, in my name, in hand. There is no damage to any glass whatsoever. All of the power options (windows, seats, sunroof, locks,) work as they should. The a/c and heat functions are auto and work great. I have tried to describe this vehicle to the best of my ability. Please ask any and all questions before bidding. Contact me through here or email me at caseyamack1@gmail.com. If you email me your phone number I will call you to discuss the vehicle. I would love to show the vehicle before the auction is over if you are local. I honestly believe that if you see it first, your max bid will go up. The car books for about $9K (fixed, obviously.) Check it at kbb.com. I have never shipped a vehicle before but if you would like to arrange it I will help out in any way I can. If I think of any more information that may be helpful I will add it. If you have questions please ask. It should go without saying, but please don't bid unless you have the money and are absolutely sure you will purchase the vehicle. I would like to receive payment within 48 hours of auction close. I have a paypal account if you would like to use it. Otherwise, cash is great. I will accept a check but the vehicle will not be released until the funds clear. Thanks for looking. Happy bidding. On May-14-13 at 13:31:10 PDT, seller added the following information:Wanted to add some info I forgot in the initial description. The handle part of the shifter is broken (I assume it was the tow truck driver.) The shifter operates fine, it just needs a new top handle part to look right. Also, there is a small ash tray in front of the shifter that sometimes will not stay closed. This has been a non smoking car since new, and the ash trays have never been used. I also have the original owner's manual and some documentation from the dealer it was purchased from originally. It is set as a no reserve auction.