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#894 of 3457 Newcomer by njdevilsrn
Nov 21, 2001 (10:06 am)
Hello everyone. Just took delivery of my first ever Dodge product last week, a Steel Blue 2002 Intrepid SE. We got the option package that has the keyless entry, etc. Didn't plunge for the higher trim lines, as the car is a basic transport vehicle for the wife, who puts maybe 7000 miles a year on a car. Traded in a 2000 Malibu that we were still making bank payments on, but we had the engine rebuilt at 10000 miles because of a piston problem. Anyhow, the 2.7 6 cylinder seems to give better pick up than the 3.1 in the GM did, and the Intrepid outweighs the Malibu by a couple hundred pounds.Any pearls of wisdom anyone can share about Intrepid ownership would be appreciated. Thanks!
#895 of 3457 Intrepid by jsylvester
Nov 21, 2001 (11:00 am)
The generation 2 Intrepid has a much better reputation than the earlier generation.They are pretty well equipped as is. Due to the air flow, there has been some issue with odd turbulence with the moon roof open, have to crack the rear windows slightly.
There are some compromises due to the styling (rear door, low headliner getting in and out of the car), but I think you will find the car pleasently surprising, and will start to wonder why it doesn't sell better than it does.
I've got a 2000 R/T, it is great.
#896 of 3457 Congrats njdevilsrn... by andre1969
Nov 21, 2001 (1:37 pm)
...on your purchase! I have a 2000 base model, which has served me well for about 54,500 miles. Just made my 24th payment, and she's still going strong. I like that steel blue color, too. If they'd had it in stock when I bought mine, that's the color I would've picked.As for maintenance issues, here's what I've had done on the car (my apologies to the veterans around here, for the repeat)
30,000 miles: new tires, transmission service
35,000 miles: new power lock actuator in driver's door
39,000 miles: new front brake pads
43,000 miles: rear door rubber seal shrunk and came loose. Passenger side remote mirror quit working
50,000 miles: new spark plugs, new rear brakes, new thermostat housing.
That's about it, except for oil changes every 3-4000 miles, rotating the tires every 3rd oil change, a few PCV valves and air filters, a couple tire plugs, and a Viper alarm/remote entry (installed after someone broke into the car).
Also, I used to deliver pizzas with this car, so it's probably seen more abuse than a typical car. On a busy night, this car would get turned on and off about 15-20 times, not to mention countless times of me slamming the door, and hopping in the seat. I could easily put a month's worth of "normal" use on that car in one night!
As for mileage, I think the worst I ever got was just under 20, and that was while delivering pizzas, in the winter time, and running on oxygenated gas. I've actually gotten a bit over 30 on trips.
I had a Malibu rental car back in May, and noticed the same thing. The Malibu's 3.1 is supposed to be quicker from 0-60 (don't know about the 1/4 mile though), but it just felt slow compared to my Intrepid.
Oh yeah, as for odd turbulence like Jsylvester mentioned, my 'Trep was the first car I ever noticed that if you only put down the rear windows, they would vibrate once you got up over 30-35 mph or so. At higher speeds, the noise and vibration can give you a serious headache! Since then, I've noticed that all new cars do it, unless you crack one of the front windows a bit to neutralize it.
#897 of 3457 Dodge Discontinuing the Intrepid? by flyboytwt
Nov 22, 2001 (7:50 am)
I've been very seriously considering purchasing a Dodge Intrepid, but have also been doing some comparison shopping. While at another auto maker the other day, the salesperson mentioned that Dodge was discontinuing the Intrepid line after the 2002 model year. I've done a considerable amount of research on all the makes and models of cars I've been considering, and have not run across any mention of this being the last year for the Intrepid. Anyone have any information on this, or is this just another instance of a competing salesperson/dealer spreading rumors about their competition? Thanks in advance for any insight.#898 of 3457 flyboy by Canc
Nov 22, 2001 (9:23 am)
What other competitors are you considering?As far as I know, the Intrepid will have a redesign, but not until 2004 or 2005. The new Intrepid is also supposed to have a 5-speed automatic transmission borrowed from Mercedes.
#899 of 3457 by ehaase
Nov 22, 2001 (9:31 am)
The salesperson probably confused with Intrepid with the Intrigue, which is being discontinued after 2002. Many auto salesmen know little or nothing about cars or the automobile industry.#900 of 3457 Intrepid redesign or discontinue? by njdevilsrn
Nov 22, 2001 (11:07 am)
That was actually one of the questions I asked when I bought the car. Of the 3 dealers I visited, one said the car is tentatively for a re-design in 2 years, the others had no knowledge of that. None of them mentioned a plan to discontinue the Intrepid.#901 of 3457 njdevil by Canc
Nov 22, 2001 (12:10 pm)
Supposedly the Intrepid will be based on a new platform on which the cab forward design will not be applied.#902 of 3457 Redesign by neuronbob
Nov 22, 2001 (1:39 pm)
I've also heard about the impending design of the Intrepid. I've not heard about the 5-speed tranny from MB.'00 Intrepid, just passed 39000 miles today, still going....
#903 of 3457 Only thing I've heard... by andre1969
Nov 22, 2001 (7:47 pm)
...is that the Dodge version of the LX, the car that will replace the LH, may or may not be called Intrepid. I'd heard that at one point they were considering the Super8 Hemi as a potential replacement for the Intrepid, but thankfully, that mutation didn't get a good response from the public. Personally, I kinda like it, but all I have to say is that if they produce it, I hope they have something more "normal" to save Dodge when that Super8 thing flops!I read this on http://www.car-truck.com/ which has a lot of info and speculation on present and future DC offerings.
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