1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue review from North America
"Nice car, but appears to have maintenance issues as it gets older"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At 65,000 miles, had to have the entire front brakes and rear replaced - new rotors, drums, etc. 1600.00 worth at a reliable mechanic.
Cracked windshield - but that was from a gravel truck losing a few pebbles at 70 mph quite a distance in front of me.
Oil consumption - since the car hit 50,000 miles, have needed to add a quart between oil changes (3,000 miles).
Am now having troubles with the battery light coming on after the car runs 5 - 10 minutes (battery was just replaced 3 months ago). Mechanics think it might be the alternator.
I have a constant problem with the windshield wipers/fluid release during the winter -- they freeze, regardless of the type of windshield wiper fluid used. This makes winter driving in Ohio very hazardous. More than once I've had to pull over and manually wipe the windshield. Very frustrating.
General comments?
I enjoy driving this car.
It handles well in all kinds of weather, has good pickup, and nice lines.
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| I would never own another Oldsmobile again |
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| Plenty of power, excellent handling, but troublesome and not too comfortable |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 6000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 70000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Marquis |
| Date of Entry | 22nd December, 2003 |