1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue GL review from North America

Anti-lock brake module replaced at 24,000 miles.

Rear seat belts inoperative - fixed by recall.

Heater/AC fan and control module replaced at 30,000 miles.

Power steering replaced once, and it is having similar problems (shuddering at low speeds) again.

Every window regulator has been replaced at least once. Two have been replaced twice, and two are currently not working.

Even though they are rarely touched, the treble/bass, fade/balance, and tuner knobs have all been replaced twice. The plastic used just seems to self destruct in the high interior temperatures cars experience in Las Vegas.

Air conditioning works MOST of the time.

Serpentine belt tensioner pulley self destructed at 73,000 miles.

Alternator burned out at 87,000 miles.

Leather seats severely cracked and split.

Black exterior trim around the windows started cracking and peeling at under 40,000 miles.

Engine has started missing under load in the the last 10,000 miles, after reaching operating temperature. It runs fine when cold. The Dealer "technicians" seem to be fond of taking $200.00 "guesses" at diagnosing this problem.

Excellent styling, power, and handling when new.

Reliability, maintenance costs, and downtime due to maintenance make this car the very worst transportation investment I've ever made.