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Consumer Test Drive - 1997 Dodge Intrepid
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Jun 10, 2004 22:39:30 |
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 16 ( -2 -12.5% ) | | Author | Steven Kaczmar |
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Description:
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Favorite Feature:
Roomyness, comfortable interior
Least Favorite Feature:
Hard shifting of auto transmission, steering wheel vibrations
Advice to Buyer:
Go buy a Honda Accord-& save and save $8,000, better car overall.
Detailed Review:
First owner, sun roof rattled from day one. Sold by dealer knowing sun roof track was broke & no parts availible. Noo parts are availible as of 5/99 & none expected per dealer.
Front end has shimmey, vibrations from day one; still not fixed5/99. Tires changed, rims gouged & replaced by dealer, power stearing pump replaced. Not as harsh but shimmey. vibrations still there.
Car always drifted, sharply, to the left on flat roads. After six trips was fixed 4/99, replaced front idler arm.
Transmission shifts hard especially at slow speeds uphill and when comming to a slow stop. More items , had to fight to have fixed: fog lights, thermostat, trim -areoun front windows, etc.
One car sorry I bought- should have bought Honda Accord-would have saved $10,000. sk
Also Considered:
1997 Honda Accord
1997 Ford Crown Victoria
1997 Chrysler Concorde
Vehicle Purchased:
1997 Dodge Intrepid
Reviewer Information:
Location - Manlius, New York
Other Vehicles in Household -
1998 Honda Accord |
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