1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue GL review from North America
"I'd buy another if I could"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Remote entry sensor failed, replaced under extended warranty 20K? miles.
ABS pump failed (brakes worked, just no ABS) at 80K. Replaced under exented warrany.
Brake pads replaced at 70K.
Some paint flakes on hood and roof.
I change my own oil at 5K intervals.
The car was rear-ended by a Mitsubishi Montero, which bumped me into a F150. No damage to Intrigue, bent bumper on F150 (he was waiting to enter a parking lot, so rear end was lower). Mitsu front end bashed in.
General comments?
The car is very comfortable on the highway and on back roads. I used it to commute California highway 17 (over a mountain) for several years. Cruises nicely at 100MPH, if desired.
Few troubles, low maintenance costs.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 109000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Tracer |
| Date of Entry | 4th December, 2005 |