1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue review from North America
"Good value"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Well, I have got a 98 with the 3.8 engine, and all in all, I can't complain.
I am not mechanical at all. I have always used 10 percent ethanol fuel and synthetic oil.
The plastic top of the radiator broke at about 212,000 miles, and one of the wheel bearings have been replaced.
There have been some weird electrical issues, the front driver running light has been replaced about five times, along with the whole assembly, and some alternators.
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| Acceptable, reliable daily transportation |
| A fun car to drive, but with a few problems |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 246000 miles |
| Previous car | Buick Regal |
| Date of Entry | 26th February, 2009 |