1997 Dodge Intrepid Base review from North America
"Great car, great value"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The tie-rod ends needed replaced at 100,000 miles.
Paint chipped away from the wheel covers and rear pillars.
A transmission service is something you don't want to forget about with this car.
Several interior-dash lights have burned out.
General comments?
I perform preventative maintenance and this car has never left me stranded.
Make sure you change the t-belt at 105,000 miles.
I am still impressed by the amount of power this car has. I can easily hit 70 mph on the on-ramp and merge with traffic. However, I usually drive it around myself. If I have a lot of people or weight in the car, I can tell it drives differently.
I would like to get a new car in the future, but I can let this car go until it dies, and by the looks of it, that won't be for a long time!
P.S. Avoid the 3.3 Liter at all costs!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5 Liter Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 59000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 131000 miles |
| Previous car | Porsche 944 |
| Date of Entry | 17th December, 2007 |