1996 Dodge Intrepid base review from North America
"Car eats motors!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Original Motor had thrown a rod at 100,000 miles with no warning.
The 2nd motor now knocks, but only at start up and at the light in gear. with 70, 000 miles on it, it's Serviced like it should be and everything else works and holds up fine.
I have been told the motor just needs a oil pump, or it's the bearing, or intake manifold is leaking. but no engine light comes on, and good mileage and performance!No overheating, no other issues!
Other than struts to be replaced, it's great. Can someone convince me or tell me what is wrong with this motor?
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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? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 140000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Nova |
| Date of Entry | 21st September, 2006 |