1999 Dodge Intrepid SE review from North America
"Stylin, reliable, and been very good to me"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I first bought it a coolant leak, but replaced under warranty. After I did the brakes at 65000 I noticed a battery cable was worn through due to the steering arm. I couldn't tell if it was a manufacturing problem or if the installer of my amp let the wire fall. Had small problems, but after I had the alarm and stereo put in. they were mostly electrical. if you get work done to one of these make sure you get a warranty on the work. I bought an extended warranty till 75,000 miles from the dealer, but the small print said $100 co pay for every visit and most parts aren't covered after 30000-50000 miles because they are considered wear and tear. the warranty costed $1500 and I think I never got to use it. Luckily not a lot went wrong. the dodge emblem on the hood came off while washing it at 60000. transmission leak, but fixed after I changed the gasket. oil leak, but it was due to a stripped bolt. the aluminum oil pan strips out if you tighten the bolt too much.
General comments?
I think it was a great car for the price. I have to warn everyone about the small print on the warranties. have a lawyer look it over first!!!j/k. I still have a couple years to pay on it so I hope it lasts. keep the car stock because you will have electrical probs. could be faster, but it has a small engine for such a big car. big big roomy car!!! the trunk almsost seems sound proof. I like it loud and only for me to hear not the whole world. plus cops never think its 420 in this car and tinted windows help a lot.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.7 DOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 32000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 73000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Cutlass |
| Date of Entry | 20th November, 2002 |