2000 Dodge Intrepid Base review from North America
"Beware, this car could cost you your college education"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My engine has blown and the extended warranty through Daimler Chrysler refuses to pay for the repairs. I have been told that my timing chain tensioner went, and ruined my valves. The repair bill will be about $2,000 to rebuild my engine or about $4,000 for a used one. They are claiming that I did not change the oil often enough. I have changed the oil once since my purchase. I do have some of the previous owners receipts though.
General comments?
I just paid $5,500 for this car from a private party. I felt that I was safe because of the extended warranty that came with it. I do not have the money to fix it. I am a full time college student, and work to help pay expenses. My car had to be towed from my college, to my house... over 150 miles. I have exhausted all my loans, and I still do not have enough money to fix this. I have spent all the money I earned working in high school to pay cash for this car. I thought it would last me until I graduated. Boy was I wrong. It lasted me about one and a half months!!! At least I do not owe on the car like so many people here do. I do not have the money for a new car, and do not want to have payments. My car currently sits at my house... it looks nice... but it doesn't run!
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![]() ![]() | I will never own another Intrepid |
![]() ![]() | Good until warranty runs out, then trade it |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.7L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 0/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 58000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 61000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Malibu |
| Date of Entry | 21st October, 2004 |

