SO I am always looking for cheaper cars that would get way better mileage then the Suburban's 10 mpg. I can't afford to fix the Camaro Yet so I just watch for stuff under 2000. I saw this ad and it is intriguing.

http://bend.craigslist.org/cto/2227570279.html

96 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE SSEi SUPERCHARGED V6 AUTOMATIC 170K MILES LEATHER - MOON ROOF - CD- POWER LOCKS, WINDOWS - CC - TILT - GOOD TIRES - NEW BELTS AND PULLEYS - RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT

 

looks good Bonnevilles are nice cars.

 

I made him an offer to trade so we will see if I here back.

 

trade what? you would trade a suburban for a bonny? idk about that lol...it looks like a nice car, but probably not an amazingly reliable thing

 

10 mpgs? Pfft, I'd die.

 

It's still a 3800 which is super reliable!!!

Todd I know you are fully capable of doing all the gasket mechanics, you might as well go for it haha, looks super comfortable

 

i like it man

 

Nice!

 

Is that green leather? lol

 

The pics look great and the description sounds nice.... And perhaps it's the "deal hunter" in me, but I think that price is a bit high for a '96 with that kind of mileage. Without checking it against KBB, I am guessing it's value is between $1000-$1400. The guy probably has room to wiggle if you want to haggle a little.

I know I was not to long ago looking at similiar types of ads in my area. I saw a '99 Regal with about 150K on it for $1600. And a couple other '99-'00 3800 N/A in the $1000-$1500 range.

But, if you look at the car in person and the underside is solid and it appears well cared for, then it could be worth what the guy is asking. Would have to see it to determine that for sure.