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Oh yeah, just hit 98000 on the way to my realtor's office. I think I'm around 98010 now.
The Traction T/A's were substantially cheaper, and hopefully will offer better snow traction. The t rated ones also have a 70,000 mile warranty.
"The 2.7 engine - ours or others - is traditionally in a group of engines that requires diligent maintenance and adherence to a regular oil change schedule as they are smaller and work extremely hard.......Consumers should note that any sludge that occurs in engines is the usually the result of not following the appropriate oil change schedule."
9/28/2004
www.autosafety.org/article.php
Its amazing that Trep owners complain about exactly the same thing - timing chain affected by tensioner malfunction leading to dead engine.
And yet DC denies responsibility.
Sorry, I couldn't think of anything else to say! Nothing new to report here, except I'm around 98,700 miles and no real problems yet! I got about 8-900 miles on the new rotors, and no issues...at least not yet!
Oh yeah, the brand of them is "Duralast" Hopefully they live up to that name!
However, a few years ago, my mechanic said that as long as I keep the oil level up and don't let it get too low, that it should be fine. I might get a second opinion on that, though!
Happy anniversary to you
Happy anniverary dear INTREPID!!
Happy anniversary to you!
It was 5 years ago this day that I brought my Intrepid home. 11/6/1999. Come to think of it, it was even a Saturday!
goes up clockwise to the stopper at about 7:00 oclock when accelerating.
Anyone see this before or have any input?
thx
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I'm not a very big fan of the Impala, but I do think they're a decent car for the money. One big issue I used to have about them was the interior, which was just too plasticky. But that was comparing it to my 2000 Intrepid, back before they started de-contenting the 'Trep. I think I still like the 'Trep's interior better, but they're a bit more equal now.
The Impala also felt a bit cramped inside to me, mainly because the high beltline made it feel claustrophobic, and the back seat just felt tight to me, legroom-wise. I fit fine in the driver's seat, though.
I'm guessing the Impala is better in front-seat headroom as well, because my great-aunt just traded her '01 'Trep for one. She has one of those helmet-hair/beehive hairdo's, kind of a taller version of how Betty White used to wear her hair in "Mama's Family". She said that the 'Trep messed with her 'do!
Masonmi, which Impala are you getting? The base 3.4 or the LS 3.8? Or maybe the supercharged SS? My Dad has an '03 Regal LS, with the 200 hp 3.8, and it feels like it has plenty of kick.
A few examples:
2002 T-bird
1991 Chevy Caprice Classic LTZ
1983 AMC Alliance
1981 Reliant/Aries
1980 Citation (the most recalled car in history)
1978 Omni/Horizon
1976 Aspen/Volare
1974 Mustang II
1971 Chevy Vega
1960 Chevy Corvair
Usually the car of the year ends up going to whichever car they deem the most significant at that time. And it's limited to all-new cars, which could very well exclude some much superior cars. For instance, in 1971, the Vega seemed like a good idea at the time! Lightweight, sporty, with an aluminum OHC engine. GM's big cars were redesigned that year, and so were Mopar's intermediates, but there was nothing revolutionary about them at the time. They were just more of the same old thing, just bigger than the outgoing models, heavier, thirstier, and more fuselage-ed in the styling! The Pinto also came out that year, but was pretty dowdy compared to the Vega, which looked a bit like a scaled-down Camaro.
BTW, the Intrepid never won Car of the year, but the '99 300M did.
For instance, in 1994 the COTY was the Ford Mustang. Not a bad car, and I'd love to own a 2005 Mustang, but it is not practical enough for everyday life.
So far the only dissapointment with the car was the OE Goodyear tires. Got rid of them at about 35000.
Somehow feel it is a real pity that the replacement for my car is rear wheel drive...I will have to look for a FWD Ford or GM as a replacement. Too bad.
Gotta love the PAID FOR feeling.
I'm still on the original battery as well; a 2000 R/T with about 58,500 miles. Too bad the car won't start - mechanic thinks it is the starter, but I don't think so. The starter turns, but it feels like the engine is not turning over - felt like the timing belt broke or something when I tried to start it last night. Also, the accelerator pedal feels like it is stuck; it is very difficult to push. They must just be a coincidence.
I've already had the evaporator rot out on the a/c, forcing a dashboard removal and replacement - at least Chrysler generously offered assistance on that repair, as the car was barely out of warranty.
I'm glad I've got my old 94 Mercury Grand Marquis. It is kind of sad that an 11 year old car that I bought for road trips and as a backup car is more reliable than my Intrepid or my wife's 2000 Corolla. I put 120 lbs of sand in the trunk, as I'm assuming my old gal will be pressed into service close to fulltime this winter.
Plus, it wasn't my driving I was worried about, but the rest of the idiots on the road. I'd rather some buffoon lose control and bounce harmelessly (for me at least) off that LeSabre's bow, than get my Intrepid totaled out, with 50+ payments still on the books!
Since then, the winters really haven't been that bad, with the exception of 2003 blizzard. But that one was bad enough that everything closed down, so there was no sense in going out, anyway!
Car required a intake system cleaning, and new plugs, and runs fine. What is odd is the fuel injectors are fine. Mechanic said it was the air side of the intake system that caused it, not the fuel side.
We're back on the road, and good to go.
I tried to get a radiator flush and fill, but he told me the car has 100,000 mile coolant, and it would be a waste of money to do so.
As an aside, I drove my parent's 2002 Honda CRV EX across town tonight - I actually disliked it. The ride was choppy, and the interior was possibly more noisy than my Intrepid; certainly much more so than the Grand Marquis.
I was very happy to get back into my Intrepid.
never learn.
Tires made a huge difference on my Intrepid...I have Yokohamas and they are MUCH better than the Goodyears. Cheaper too.
Only problem now is a noisy rear door lock and a buzz in the speaker mounted mid dash on my Infinity system. Cheers and Happy Holidays to all.
For those with 100k miles...don't forget the timing belts.
Anyway, hope everyone has a happy holiday, and may all your Intrepids live long and prosper!
Next one a 199999?
That is my goal!
My trep would normally get around 22 mpg in local driving. I think I did get just a hair over 30 once on a trip. I really had to baby it to do that, though. It was springtime, before it got hot, so no a/c. And I was driving close to the speed limit on those highways. The way I normally drive, highway is more like 27-28. And twice, I've gotten just a touch below 20 mpg on a tank. Both times were in the winter though. Cold weather, short trips, etc.
I've been impressed overall though, since the worst mileage I've ever gotten on a tankful with the 'Trep is actually better than the best that I've gotten with a few of the cars I've had!