1996 Dodge Intrepid ES review from North America
"I love my Intrepid!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The alternator just died on me today, at 110,000 miles.
General comments?
I bought this car in February of 2004. I was immediately taken by how roomy the interior was. At the time I had two kids, and was pregnant. I needed something that could seat a family of five. I now have two kids in car seats, and this car fits us well.
Two weeks after we bought our Intrepid, while waiting at a stoplight, a truck slammed into my husband, who hit the car in front of him. Our car really impressed me. The rear only sustained very minor cosmetic damage, our front end, was another story. We lost the air conditioning system, because it was pushed through our radiator. Other than minor cosmetic damage to the front bumper, and hood, I do not believe that accident has compromised the integrity of my Intrepid.
I believe the first owner took care of routine and preventative maintenance, because this has been a strong reliable car.
Strong V6 3.5 liter engine.
If your looking for a car that stands out from the crowd, the Intrepid is probably not for you. If you're looking for a decent, roomy, family car that is still fun to drive, then look no further!
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| LOVE LOVE LOVE this car! |
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| Nice looking, professional comfortable car, starting to fall apart around 80,000 miles |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 88000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 110000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 13th July, 2005 |