1997 Dodge Intrepid review from North America
"A good ride at a bargain, but you will have the car in the shop every four months for the same thing"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
We replaced the tie-rods in September 2002 and it costs us $300. The tie-rods were replaced again in July 2003 for another $300. Now, three days later it started to overheat even after I've replaced the thermostat. The weatherstripping has come off the driver's side passenger window. So now one can't close the window without the whistling noise at highway speed. The black paint has started to come off in chunks from around the window trim. After looking at the reviews, I believe we've got more problems coming our way. Do not buy a used Dodge Intrepid. Apparently, they are terribly engineered and or built with cheap parts. Only good thing is the very comfortable ride.
General comments?
The car was bought at a good bargain.
It is crazy that the same repair problems keep popping up.
The gas mileage is pretty decent.
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| Comfortable and sporty, but high-maintenance! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 55000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 78000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Altima |
| Date of Entry | 23rd July, 2003 |