1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue LS review from North America
"GM rushed to production then rushed to phase out"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Premature warped brake rotors.
DEX-COOL coolant engine corrosion of lower and upper intake gaskets and manifold.
Excessive engine oil consumption between changes, valve cover leak.
Power window motors replaced.
Idler pulley replaced.
General comments?
Great driving car if not for the inherent cooling system problem.
Inherent oil consumption.
Inherent brake clunking noise and rotor wear.
Car maintained above and beyond book with every additive and lifetime warranty replacement maintenance part to run at it's peak and only got 115000 miles before engine needed re-manufacture.
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| Acceptable, reliable daily transportation |
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| A fun car to drive, but with a few problems |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 117000 miles |
| Previous car | Buick Regal |
| Date of Entry | 14th June, 2005 |