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Aurora's 17" looks great on the intrigue final 500, even better performance in the summer, for sure. Anyone put on 17" wheels yet?
jg28 : I would go Maxima if you are looking for a V6. Altima is good, but there are a few cut corners and I don't like the clear tail lights on the Altima. You are also more likely to be able to deal on a Max at this time.
Re. wiper blades: don't overlook your GM dealer. I got a set there a few months ago, exact-fit original GM (in the GM package with a part #) for less than what I would have paid at the big chains.
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-thanks all.
Something was wrong with the link display that screwed up the page layout, so I had to remove the original message - sorry.
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Those 17 inch wheels look great. Has anyone looked at those though? They clearly have the distinctive Aurora "A" on them. I wonder if they made a special edition of them with the Oldsmobile rocket insignia instead of the Aurora "A"
Oscarz, please keep me updated on the hose thing. I'd LOVE to relocate mine. It's driving me crazy.
The Maxima was restyled in 2000, not re-designed. The solid rear axle platform dates back 8 years to 1994, when the '95 model came out. Then, the 2000 model got new sheetmetal.
Also, back on topic, GM should have Olds displays at shows, since they still have to sell them for 2 more years.
Have a date with the dealer tomorrow for another alternator swap....maybe 4th time's the charm? I'd love to see the one they take out to check the part #, but I know that won't happen. They'll also check into the LOUD rattle coming from the area of the front left strut.
On looks and power I'd buy this car again after going to the 2002 Auto Show unless someone gave me a blank check for the new Lexus Convertible!!!
Anyone seen if the 02 Intrigue has an updated DTS stereo in it like the Alero?
When I saw the long line, it was already late to edit. Also, with wide monitors (19 inch, 1600x1280) I am using, the long line did not distort the text.
;-)
Anyway, they had every single service receipt since new, and the car has needed nothing fixed or replaced except what one would expect - oil, filters, tires, a battery, wiper blades. I was impressed, after driving several 3-4 year-old Tauruses, Regals, Grand Prix's etc. with 50-75K miles, at how well this car is still screwed together - not a single rattle or squeak, and it tracks straight down the road, still has tight steering and great brakes. I paid for Pep Boys to plug it into their computer and put it up on the rack for a quick inspection, and everything checked out fine.
This is my first experience with Olds - and probably my last. Too bad, because this appears to be a really good car.
redline : I have climate control in the Intrigue and it used to be available on the GP also. Did they discontinue this year? I like the dual-zone feature (as my wife is always cold), but otherwise I could probably do with out.
TSchramm : The car is well screwed together IMO also. I have not had one rattle or squeak on my 2000 GL yet. Rock solid.
My premis that it occurs when in Drive, super cold out (below 20), and when accelerating, was wrong. It stopped after a few minutes, and of course will do so when i enter the dealer's service area. Will wait alittle and monitor the problem before going in for a fix.
I also like the ACC, purely for the psychological effect it has with my wife. She is also constantly cold, and thinking that she has done something to magically make her side of the car warmer seems to work, even though the few times I let her drive, I don't feel a really noticeable difference.
While I'm here, a quick update on my problem with having no power steering at low speeds. I'm going on 2 months since having the steering rack and pump replaced, and the problem remains solved. The only thing I've noticed (or possibly imagined) is that the speed sensor may be calibrated a little differently, as the tight feel seems to kick in at lower speeds than before. As time passes from that mess, I'm beginning to remember why I liked the car. Of course, the looming bearing problem could put me over the edge...
Don't be too sure. Once she feels what that car can really do she'll be smokin' all those other teenages in "some cute little red coupe"! :-)
Nevertheless I am starting to look for a new car, as my wife's '93 626 is getting a little old. She will get the Intrigue as I do not want to give the car up completely. If only there was a new version of the Intrigue available! Right now a Passat 4Motion is top of my want list.
It was so bad it was almost cool.
Indestructible.
Over 12,000 miles on the 'ol girl (bought it with 11 6 months ago) and still tight as a drum. But I have GOT to get those Badyears off!!! I'm considering a Yokohama tire this time if I can't catch the Pilots on sale. Will also be ordering the strut tower braces this afternoon too. I'll be testing them out when I take the wife down to Baltimore Saturday. Can't wait!!!
BTW on a different topic: sad to see that www.autoextremist.com has moved to a pay-as-you-read model. Not that it isn't worth paying for, but I think Peter has decided to charge too much for just a week's access to something that takes 5-10 minutes to read, and will lose most of his readers. If he did a monthly fee like Consumer Reports that might work out better. It is sad because I really like the site and it had some neat opinions.
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vcjumper - I know you put on the GM STB's. Did you do both front and rear? How happy are you with them? Any fit issues other than a little drilling for the front? Do you notice better handling?
I would like to get STB's myself, but am weighing the various alternatives. I'm a bit nervous about the aftermarket bar's fit up front (p/s noise) based on comments by jg28 and oscarz2. The GM part sure has the price advantage, but any disadvantages that you have seen?
Any info is appreciated.
I have 1 month on my 2002 (1900 mi) and loving it! Now that it has been broken in, I am really enjoying exploring the "turbo boost" at 3500 and beyond!
The disadvantage of the GM bar for the front application is you have to drill holes. An advantage is the supplied bolts are designed to shear in an accident so the bar won't have any part in warping your chasis (though I suspect if you have to worry about that the car is totalled anyways). In the rear it is a no brainer - less than $20 so if you don't like it...
STB part #1245-6148, went look at it at dealership, on the computer it said is for the front; so front and rear are the same bar (for GM)?