1997 Dodge Intrepid review from North America
"Fun to drive, needs better quality"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Sway bars were clunking right when I bought the car.
Rotors had to be resurfaced.
Water pump/timing belt had to be changed after 1500 miles from buying the car. Needed new battery and transmission flush.
General comments?
Very nice car. I wanted a Dodge Intrepid and got a good deal on a '97. Car needed new brakes at the dealership, when I picked up the car, drove it on the highway and hit the brakes the car shuttered. It needed the rotors resurfaced. Also sway bars were clunking on both wheels. These were replaced under warranty. 3.5 litre V6 has unbelievable power!! Water pump and timing belt had to be replaced, quoted by a Dodge dealership at $700. It however was also covered under warranty. Overall no major issues. I sold the car to an exchange student because I got my Pontiac Grand AM back. He put a new belt tensioner in it and new brakes. He has already put 2000 miles over the past 2 months and loves the car!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| 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 | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 92000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 95800 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Am |
| Date of Entry | 11th January, 2006 |