2002 Chrysler Intrepid SE review from North America
"Bad engine, good car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The engine light came on at about 130,000 km and kept coming on intermittently even after servicing. I changed to synthetic oil. The engine started to tick at about 135,000 km. Got louder and I took it in last month and they said the engine was sludged and the timing belt/tensioner were shot and very expensive to fix. There suggestion was to change to really light synthetic oil and have the sludge vacuumed out regularly.
General comments?
Bought it for $10,000, so at $2000 a year depreciation, not out much but disappointed. The rest of the car is in very good shape. Ready to scrap instead of putting any major money into it. Too bad, nice looking, nice driving, lots of room and good interior. Should have got the bigger engine.
Hope Canada goes with the cash for clunkers program to get something for it in trade.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.7 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 96000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 148800 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford F150 |
| Date of Entry | 14th August, 2009 |