Transmission leak at 140,000 miles.
Engine replaced at 180,000 due to loss of timing belt, resulting in piston failure.
Given the fact that this is a high mileage car, I'm very happy with the service life.
The trans leak at 140,000 took some time in a shop, but is running well at the present.
I replaced the engine with a motor from a later model Chrysler about a year ago. One point I learned is do not put off a timing belt replacement on any newer car.
The Intrepid gets 19 MPG in town and 29 MPG Hi-way.
The 3.5 engine runs like a V-8, and the car has plenty of interior room for adults.
Handling is excellent, although I would stay with a Michelin Pilot or similar tire.
Not so much a comment as an update. Now at almost 200,000 miles, the Intrepid has had a total trans overhaul. This was done on a car this old only because the rest of the car is in such excellent condition.
These moments are big turning points in the life of any car. At a little over $2000 for trans work, the owner must balance replacement with repair.
When and if you come to this situation, take a long look at the rest of the car, and ask yourself, "Would I buy this car today, knowing it needs the repairs?"
I did and the expense penciled out.
You definitely did the right thing by opting for the $2,000 transmission overhaul. After all, the rest of the car is fine, so keep it going. $2,000 is only four months of car payments on a similar full-size sedan, so you'll get to keep the other 56 car payments as long as the Intrepid is running! I never understand how people think it makes more sense to spend $30,000 instead of $1,500.
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