1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue Base review from North America
"Acceptable, reliable daily transportation"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Shocks are wearing out.
Passenger side seatbelt is hard to get to latch. Have to press in button a certain way and jam in.
Windshield is cracked.
Motor for heating and A/C is not completely gone, but sometimes emits high pitched noises. Goes away when turned off for a short period of time. Will be replacing soon.
Service engine soon light comes standard on all Oldsmobile models!
General comments?
Bought this car about a year ago to replace a 1995 Lincoln Continental that passed away due to transmission problems.
I'm not in love with the car like I was with the Lincoln, but it is a fairly comfortable and cheap to maintain commuter vehicle. It has an acceptable amount of power and reasonable fuel economy.
One thing I really love about this car is how good it is in snowy conditions. It's very surefooted even when there's several inches of snow and ice on the roads, and the brakes are firm and solid in those conditions.
The interior feels a bit cheap and dated, and the seats are very uncomfortable on long road trips, but the car carries me and three other passengers comfortably.
The 12 disc CD changer and stereo system work well and sound great, but the changer does run into problems if I hit a major bump on the road. Frequently have to get into trunk to adjust and reset (bi-weekly basis).
Overall, it's not a bad vehicle, and none of the problems I've had with it are things that I wouldn't expect from a 10 year old car. It'll do until it's completely paid for and something else comes along.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 79000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 90200 miles |
| Previous car | Lincoln Continental |
| Date of Entry | 14th January, 2008 |