2000 Dodge Intrepid SE review from North America
"An excellent family car which is sporty enough for a single person"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The interior seat covers attract lint like nothing that you have ever seen. Keeping them clean is impossible.
The sound system had a vibration in the passenger side door speaker when I first got the vehicle. However, a deer ran into the passenger side when the car was 3 months old and took out both doors. After the body shop took the car apart and put it back together the problem disappeared. I think it had a loose bolt or something in the door.
I have had a slight leak in the cooling system that I cannot locate. I have to add a little antifreeze (a couple of cups) every 6 months or so.
General comments?
Overall I am quite pleased with this vehicle.
It is a very sporty car but large enough to sit 5 comfortably. The 2.7 liter engine is very powerful, but sips gas like a 4 cylinder engine. The 4 speed automatic is very smooth. In addition, this vehicle has a very responsive suspension and handles sudden movements in a very sure footed manner. The braking is excellent, and the sound system is better than average. The heating and air conditioning is very efficient and the controls are easy to utilize.
For an American built car, this is an excellent looking vehicle which drives like a dream and accelerates like a sports car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.7 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 200 miles |
| Most recent distance | 34000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 14th December, 2001 |