1997 Dodge Intrepid review from North America
"Great family car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission would "jump" when car was first purchased. Had transmission serviced and problem stopped.
In shop once in two years owned for recall on fuel line.
General comments?
This is an extremely reliable vehicle and has been the most dependable car I have ever owned (out of 7 prior American cars).
Gas mileage is reasonable for the size of the car.
Smooth ride in all aspects.
Very good car for the family on a budget. Very cost-effective, reliable and safe.
Only buy one if it has the 3.5 liter engine, they are proving to be some of the best engines that Dodge has put out in years.
Seats do become uncomfortable on really long trips. You will find yourself sitting in odd positions to give your back a break.
Poorly designed speaker placement inhibits quality of stereo.
All-in-all, a great value all around. I would buy another Intrepid.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 59000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 85000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Prix |
| Date of Entry | 12th March, 2003 |