Been using on my intrigue since day one (12/98). VERY satisfied. After the initial coat, it's a quick job to put on additional coats.
Note that it is a polish that contains no abrasives (like most waxes do). This means you have to clean the car thoroughly before applying (claying works wonders).
Best testimony I can give is that after applying 3 coats in October to my wife's daily driver, it was still beading water in April during the first rains. This after a particularly nasty and salty Chicago winter.
Actually, I like the ZX2. It has a better "close to the road" feel than most cars, it is a reliable Mazda based platform, inexpensive to buy. And I think it looks better than the "weird" ZX3.
But I didn't look hard at it because I had 1800 in GM credit, and I've been driving a Mazda Protege for 9 years, which is quite similar... I just wanted more of a change.
I guess some of you have been correct that GM will discontinue its 3.5L DOHC V6. www.autoextremist.com for this week comfirms what you have said. I guess that GM is just going to continue developing its 3.8L OHV V6. I have read in Automotive News in recent years that GM would drop the 3.8 because it was easier to meet emission control standards with the 3.5, but I guess GM has changed its mind. I recently read that GM was developing a 3.7L version of the DOHC V6, but I guess those plans were changed.
etharmon : They were reporting on CNBC that gas could hit $3 by mid summer. It's well over U$2 in the mid-western U.S., and just under $2 here. George Bush seems to be doing nothing. Canadian government doesn't seem to care either. Hope the truckers do some blockades again soon so we can get some action.
ehaase : It's too bad about the 3.7L. I hope GM puts a decent DOHC engine in the 2003 GP. If they don't I may go to a Maxima for my next sedan.
At first,alloy wheels were only for very sporting cars.Reducing unsprung weight is an espically good thing for high performance.It can have a noticeable improvement on transient response,and in genral makes the car less "unsettleable".(We're talking supercar here). On a sedan,even the caliber of a Mercedes,alloys are almost completely cosmetic.Of course,they can be quite attractive,too.The first design for the Intrigue is outstanding.But in general they go against my "less is more" taste in cars.I often prefer the plastic wheel cover.I got them on my Passat-I thought the alloys quite ugly.They often add too much flash.So I don't think we should automatically want alloys-cars are getting to have too much junk on them.Often,the auto companies just foist them off on us-they are huge profit makers.
I'm sure you'll be hating your hub caps four years from now when they look like crap because the plastic is all pitted and stained from brake dust, sand, etc. And don't take corners too fast or one might fly off. On the other hand, my waxed alloys will look nearly as good as they did when I bought the car.
I "zaino-ed" both of my cars a few weeks ago... pewter Formula and black Intrigue. I did the whole treatment; clay bar, Z1, Z5, Z2, Z6 on the Intrigue, since it was 2-1/2 years old. The Formula, being a 2001, didn't get the Z5 swirl and scratch remover (which has NO abrasives; it fills the scratches in the clear-coat). The Formula looks like it has a really good wax job and is so smooth to the touch. The Intrigue, though, being black, really looks GREAT! After I finished I backed it out in the driveway to show my wife. The best way I can think of to describe the shine is to tell you that in the reflection of the house off of the hood, I could see every color in the rainbow! This stuff really makes a difference on dark colors; lighter colors like white or silver will not be as impressive. But they still will have the protection that only Zaino provides. It is, I believe, not silicone but carbon-based. It took a whole day per car, but I now know that they are protected with the best stuff and they look great.
Don't know much about zaino, thanks for the clarification. I use the mother's three step process. Cleaner/Sealer Glaze/Carnuba Wax. It has worked great for me. Everytime i wash and wax the intrigue it amazes me how long it takes. I can do the camaro in about 4 hours using the three step process. The intrigue takes over 6.
I have a 99 Intrigue GX...17k miles. The warranty is up in July, 2002, or 36k miles(July will come first, I think). I've had issues with the car; nothing too major...creaks, grinding, popping, etc..the ac head was replaced, though...that would have cost money...and the intermeidate steering shaft was replaced 2x... Anyway..what I'd like is some info/advice on the best type of extended warraty to get before this one goes away...I don't really care all that much about price..if it'll last for another 5 years without me having to pay for any repairs, I know it'll pay for itself and more. Should I get it through GM/Olds dealer, or through a warranty company? What are some of the normal catches and ways they'll screw you wil the wording of the warranty that you won't find out until it's too late? What are some of the things I should be certain to have on it? I know this isn't exactly an Intrigue-specific question, but any thoughts/experiences would be much appreciated! thanks!
You only have 17,000 miles! I have 34,000 on mine. I would check into the GM major guard. I think there is a forum for warranties somewhere in here. My intrigue is going bye bye May 20th. I will be driving the camaro until i find something else. Possibly another intrigue if i can buy it right.
I have used Zaino on my Intrigue for almost 3 years now am very satisfied with it. Although it requires two or more steps, I find it is easier to work with than Carnuba waxes and other products I have tried and requires practically no buffing.
You get about the same shine level as a regular wax with one coat but it gets noticably better with two. The benefits aren't quite as dramatic with the third and forth coat so I usually just do two.
Another product that I highly recommed is a clay bar. It easily removes specs and rail dust, etc. that are seemingly embedded in the paint.
This week's Automotive News also confirms that GM will drop the 3.5L DOHC V6. It did say that Opel is developing a new family of gasoline direct injection V6's - a 2.8L and 3.2L - that will also be used by Alfa Romeo. It is possible that this engine will be used in GM's American sedans.
Where did everyone go? Boy this forum has been quiet lately.
ehaase : I wouldn't be surprised if the 3.0L variant in the Catera/L-series gets slightly enlarged for use in the Grand Prix and other GM sedans. The 3.0L is a sweet engine as it is, but needs a little more power for the bigger cars.
My Intrigue is developing a rattle that appears to come from the steering column. When ever I hit a moderate bump in the road, I hear a dull rattle sound coming from the steering column area. It also appears to sound outside in the suspension. I did have the intermediate steering replaced at 15K miles. Any thoughts on what this could be?
According to the MSN car site, everyone loves the intrigue; but according to Edmund, it finished second last on a eight cars comparison, a piece of crap. Should i buy an intrigue, or not?
I have actually been free of the front end noises (knock on wood) and am now out of warranty on my 99 but have some other problems related to starting. I have brought my Intrigue to 2 dealers, one near my residence and one near my workplace.. The one near my residence gives me more confidence. Hopefully you have other dealers not too far away if your local one fails to fix or acknowledge your problem.
Intrigues are a great deal right now and being in its fourth year of production, seems to have the kinks ironed out (see that advert for the GL with leather for $27K Canadian?!). Take that Edmunds comparo with a grain of salt, many readers, Intrigue owners and not, have noticed the oddities in it.. Like saying the Intrigue motor is sweet then rating the motor next to last. Read the Edmunds 98 family car comparison as well, and the Edmunds new car review.
Most important of all, test drive, test drive! The Passat, Intrigue, Accord, Max, etc.. Rent one for a day, realizing the rental may be a bit beat up and will probably be a stripper have less features, but hopefully will give you a good idea of what the car is like.
We sure could use some more Intrigue owners in hear, it is getting pretty quiet.
if you can buy it right, go for it. I would only buy a PCS car. That gets you the shorter gearing, which really helps acceleration. A lot of car for the money. Edmunds has not done a great job with their reviews. They have too many inexperienced young people on staff.
I was wondering where cd96ns(1415) was as well. I just had one of my posts cust, probably because it was politically incorrect. I guess these "maroons" at Edmunds will never get it. Thats okay, I don't read or recommend their auto reviews to anyone.
Somehow, I just don't see the 3800 V6 having that much longer of a lifespan. Either GM will find a way to shoehorn the inline 6 from the new SUVs into their large FWD platforms or there will be a larger DOHC V6 such as the 3.7 that has been rumoured. Anyway, who is to say that the 3.5 may very well be dropped but will be replaced by the 3.7? This may disappoint some, but I'm leaning more toward a low mileage 3-4 year old Cadillac rather than another Intrigue. I guess the idea of driving a soon to be defunct brand for the next 5 years is starting to sink in.
My girlfriend is looking for a new vehicle (currently drives a little 6 year old 2 door 5-speed Tracker which is a fun little toy around town and in snow). So today we went test driving. Mazda Tribute, PT Cruiser, Volvo v40 wagon, Honda Odyssey.
She needs more cargo room than the Tracker was providing for her business, and these all fit the bill. She has driven SUVS before like the Blazer, Grand Cherokee and disliked them and the style over substance that goes along with them. She won't be towing a boat or going offroad.
PT Cruiser - I'm hot and cold on the stylling and she likes it. Too underpowered for my liking and I wasn't thrilled with the ride. After driving the Tribute she agreed.
Tribute - The most car like SUV I have ever driven. Nice steering feel and didn't feel too tall and skinny around the corners. The V6 was a nice match for the car. The seats I wasn't crazy about, the rest of the interior was nice (nicer than the Escape to me). If only it wasn't taking so long for them to build it right. A year from now maybe it or the Escape would be worthwhile.
v40 - The only wagon that turns my head every time I see it. Not very big and pretty expensive but if I was unable to see the cargo space behind me when driving I would swear I was driving a nice sporty sedan (limited by small tires :-(). Not exactly Intrigue power but its light weight and 5-speed auto keeps performance as a positive. Fuel economy on paper looks great.
Odyssey - The most car like minivan I've driven, she would rather drive this than an SUV larger than the Tribute. After driving it, I have to agree. The 3.5 is almost as nice as the Intrigue motor. The interior is very well laid out and has nice materials, from my rental car experience, nicer than the Chyslers by a pinch which are nicer than the GM's (only been in a Montana) by a bit more than a pinch.
It's definitely not a piece of crap.It's a good car to drive and if I were in the market I'd get another. One advantage is that it's comfortable and very roomy inside, one of the best tall person's cars around. I've had two trouble free years with my 99 (19,000 miles) (except for the self locking door, which is more a curiosity than a problem). I'm glad I didn't pay attention to the Edmunds review when I was looking.
If you can find one, you should get her to try our a Rendezvous. The local dealer said they can be in any day. Many folks who per-ordered are already driving them now. They start at a reasonable C$30,999. I really like the Tribute/Escapes a lot. Very popular already.
I'm returning a 98 loaner today that my Cadillac dealer leant me until my new Catera came in.The car has 34,000 miles on it.It is a little creaky,but it has also been a blast to drive.I've really enjoyed it.In that to the uninformed Olds is damaged goods right now,you should be able to get an Intrigue stupid cheap.I think it is one of the few GM cars right now that a car-lover can be happy with.Sure,there are issues-It appears its engine will not be in production much longer(but there are plenty of them on the roads right now)and resale might be poor(just drive it until the wheels fall off). Overall i think a new Intrigue would make a very satisfying and wise buy right now.
Every once and a while the dash on my 99 Intrigue goes bisirk, lights, gauges go crazy and then returns to normal, or it happens when I try to start it. Dealer doesn't have a clue what's wrong. Anyone got any ideas or have similar problem?
I had a similar problem with my Regal. The dealer took the whole display assembly out and sent it off somewhere. What they did to it I don't know but it only took 2 days and was fixed under warrenty even though the car was out of warrenty. They even supplied me with a rental car and paid for it. The problem was originally reported under warrenty.
Read the Edmund's write-up on the Intrigue with PCS where they test drive it in the snow along with some other non-PCS cars. It's a pretty worthwhile option if you live up north.
Based on the above posts, I think I'll apply another coat of zaino polish tomorrow after I wash my Intrigue to get a better shine. The stuff is definitely a breeze to apply and buff off. Good for me because I'm lazy when it comes to waxing.
BTW, I've been putting tire silicone on the black trim piece running below the doors. Gives it a shine and gets rid of that dusty look.
Focus: I have about 3,800 mis on my '01 GL and give it a thumbs up. It's a nimble sedan and fun to drive. The rigid body also gives it solid and predicable handling at higher speeds. What sold me aside from the handling is the heart of the car, which is the 3.5 engine coupled with the GM 4-spd auto. This is a great combo.
I got to go to the track today and watch practice runs today! I'd never been there, so it was pretty cool. Even better, I got to hang out in the GM suite (catered meal, excellent view of Pit row) and got pit passes.
It's really amazing listening to an Engine with the Oldsmobile Aurora logo on it rev up to 10000+ RPM. And, they had a couple of the pace car Bravada's running around (which I must say look much better in person). Needless to say it was a "proud to be an Olds fan day" for me.
I got some good pictures of the pace car (truck) sitting at the part of the track with the old original bricks and one of an Olds Indy motor sitting on a cart. I will post them to my website later and post a link.
I took my 28K 99 GL in for service today. Good news regarding my brake pulsation problem. I went in there loaded for bear but they did not give me a hard time. I had put together a little memo briefly making the case why my pulsation problem should be covered by the new car warranty. I attached a copy of the service bulletin I previously posted parts of here. They resurfaced the front rotors under warranty and the pulsation is gone.
Another "minor" problem I had been having was the outside temperature gauge. Many mornings I noticed the gauge was about 10 - 20 degrees too low. After about 15 minutes it would shoot up to the proper temperature. They tested it and found some abnormal readings. They replaced the entire A/C controller. Looks like it would have been a $500 repair, all covered under warranty.
My only charge for all the work today was $26 for oil/filter change. Kudos to Bert Smith Oldsmobile in St. Petersburg, FL.
I got to see an IRL car last year. The IRL Aurora engines are pretty cool to see. I was hoping Oldsmobile would move to CART, but I guess that won't happen now. As I understand it, the Oldsmobile engines now in use will be re-badged Buick in the coming year or two.
Geez, typical GM! The engine, if anything, should be rebadged a Cadillac, since the Aurora V-8 is based on the Cadillac Northstar in the first place. I think Buick is the only GM division that DOESN'T have an OHC engine available.
Not sure if it's true. It's a rumor that's floating around. Buick has a long history of open wheel racing in the Indy Lights so it makes sense. Perhaps Buick will adopt the Aurora V8 when the name change comes about.
I really,really, really want to buy another intrigue but the resale is dismal at best. The 2000 GX with 30,000 miles on it was advertised at $13,900. It recently appeared in the paper at $12,900. I noticed today that it was sold. It had high miles, but i don't feel good about a car that is worth only 54% of its value after one model year. Thats a depreciation of over $800 a month!!
I wish I had another Olds dealer to visit; ... my closest alternative is about 35 miles away.
I took the Intrigue (99, GLS, 29k) in on Friday for the front end noise, for the wood molding on a rear door that had come loose, and a lock on the passenger side that does not always open when the remote locks are pressed. As you can guess, the broken molding (which was obvious) was fixed, the door lock opened for them (but did not for me as soon as I got home), and the front end sound could not be found.
After I picked up my family, I put the car in reverse, and received a new growling sound? So, I have now contacted a friend of my a the local Pontiac dealership, to see if he can take care of my warranty issues. I must say, my local Olds dealer's service is the worst I have ever experienced in many years of driving! NO MORE Olds for me! No matter what the rebate! No matter what the interest rate! My Olds has been at the dealer for over ten days since I bought it.
I am thinking of trading for a Bonneville; if the Pontiac proves to be a lemon, it will be the last GM I ever own!! Maybe this is the biggest reason why GM continues to loose marketshare.
Don't take me as the expert on this. But, I asked one of the guys who I went to the track with (who 'seemed' to know a good amount about the topic) about the "motors being Oldsmobile, what next" issue. He confidently said they are going to be Chevrolet. So now I read that they are going to be Buick. I love to see sources on information like this when there are different answers.
Anyway, I think it would be great if Buick were to be the recipient of the Aurora V8, even for production models. Honestly, I think Buick has an interesting past (specifically the turbo years). Plus, they are about the closest thing to Olds out there, so why not.
The growling/groaning noise you hear when putting it into reverse is your power steering. I have had mine in for that several times also. Of course it never does it for them either.
I traded my Intrigue in Friday for a Montana. This vehicle suits our needs better but I wouldn't have done it if I didn't have such terrible service from Olds and worries that more problems were to come on the car. I had it in 10 times for the same front end noise at two different dealers. It was still there when I left it Friday. These inept dealers only know three words: "could not duplicate". The drivers door was creaking and getting harder to open and the cd wouldn't play in cold weather. Match that to an engine going away and an orphan brand with low resale that's just getting worse and I wanted out.
I feel like I bought a stock at it's high point and dumped it at is low. But, I'm glad to be out of it because I think it will go even lower.
Good luck with Montana. I was in one a couple of weeks ago. It actually road quite well. The engine was a little noisy under acceleration but that is to be expected when the engine is beside you.
My intrigue is supposed to go bye bye around May 20th. I am doing early termination.
I will drive the camaro this summer, then take a deep breath and plunge into another new car or SUV, don't know which yet.
My dealer's service is the reason for the termination. I have never been treated with such a complete lack of care.
redly_one : Given that there has been no formal announcement, everything you hear is a rumor including what I told you. Even a good source can not provide you with the facts as a final decision has not been made. I'm pulling for Buick though. They need a racing program.
rbb2 : Sorry to see you leave the Intrigue group. I have a growing family also so I understand. I think you over estimate the "low" you go out at. The Intrigue may not be selling well (mostly due to lack of any marketing), but it's still a fine automobile to drive and that's what counts. I dragged a guy in a V6 Camry on Friday night. Sweet seeing him in my dust. Still love my Intrigue and wouldn't trade it for anything similar on the market today.
Part of the reason I bought an Intrigue, despite all the "gloom" over Olds, was that GM just didn't make anything else that suited me. I gave the Gran Prix some thought, but I just didn't like all the Pontiac gimmickry. Most of the other GM models are either too underpowered, too large, or mushy handling to interest me.
By the way, does anyone know what the end cut-off date was for the GM loyalty coupons? I bought my Intrigue on Dec 27th, about 3 weeks after the announcement of Olds closing. (I wouldn't use it myself if eligible, but I might give it to a family member.)
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Note that it is a polish that contains no abrasives (like most waxes do). This means you have to clean the car thoroughly before applying (claying works wonders).
Best testimony I can give is that after applying 3 coats in October to my wife's daily driver, it was still beading water in April during the first rains. This after a particularly nasty and salty Chicago winter.
But I didn't look hard at it because I had 1800 in GM credit, and I've been driving a Mazda Protege for 9 years, which is quite similar... I just wanted more of a change.
ehaase : It's too bad about the 3.7L. I hope GM puts a decent DOHC engine in the 2003 GP. If they don't I may go to a Maxima for my next sedan.
On a sedan,even the caliber of a Mercedes,alloys are almost completely cosmetic.Of course,they can be quite attractive,too.The first design for the Intrigue is outstanding.But in general they go against my "less is more" taste in cars.I often prefer the plastic wheel cover.I got them on my Passat-I thought the alloys quite ugly.They often add too much flash.So I don't think we should automatically want alloys-cars are getting to have too much junk on them.Often,the auto companies just foist them off on us-they are huge profit makers.
From www.zainobros.com:
Z-2 is a hydrophobic-based formula and contains no abrasives, harmful silicone oils, or yellowing carnauba wax.
I use the mother's three step process. Cleaner/Sealer Glaze/Carnuba Wax.
It has worked great for me.
Everytime i wash and wax the intrigue it amazes me how long it takes. I can do the camaro in about 4 hours using the three step process. The intrigue takes over 6.
Anyway..what I'd like is some info/advice on the best type of extended warraty to get before this one goes away...I don't really care all that much about price..if it'll last for another 5 years without me having to pay for any repairs, I know it'll pay for itself and more. Should I get it through GM/Olds dealer, or through a warranty company? What are some of the normal catches and ways they'll screw you wil the wording of the warranty that you won't find out until it's too late? What are some of the things I should be certain to have on it? I know this isn't exactly an Intrigue-specific question, but any thoughts/experiences would be much appreciated!
thanks!
I would check into the GM major guard.
I think there is a forum for warranties somewhere in here.
My intrigue is going bye bye May 20th.
I will be driving the camaro until i find something else. Possibly another intrigue if i can buy it right.
You get about the same shine level as a regular wax with one coat but it gets noticably better with two. The benefits aren't quite as dramatic with the third and forth coat so I usually just do two.
Another product that I highly recommed is a clay bar. It easily removes specs and rail dust, etc. that are seemingly embedded in the paint.
ehaase : I wouldn't be surprised if the 3.0L variant in the Catera/L-series gets slightly enlarged for use in the Grand Prix and other GM sedans. The 3.0L is a sweet engine as it is, but needs a little more power for the bigger cars.
Most important of all, test drive, test drive! The Passat, Intrigue, Accord, Max, etc.. Rent one for a day, realizing the rental may be a bit beat up and will probably be a stripper have less features, but hopefully will give you a good idea of what the car is like.
We sure could use some more Intrigue owners in hear, it is getting pretty quiet.
Edmunds has not done a great job with their reviews. They have too many inexperienced young people on staff.
She needs more cargo room than the Tracker was providing for her business, and these all fit the bill. She has driven SUVS before like the Blazer, Grand Cherokee and disliked them and the style over substance that goes along with them. She won't be towing a boat or going offroad.
PT Cruiser - I'm hot and cold on the stylling and she likes it. Too underpowered for my liking and I wasn't thrilled with the ride. After driving the Tribute she agreed.
Tribute - The most car like SUV I have ever driven. Nice steering feel and didn't feel too tall and skinny around the corners. The V6 was a nice match for the car. The seats I wasn't crazy about, the rest of the interior was nice (nicer than the Escape to me). If only it wasn't taking so long for them to build it right. A year from now maybe it or the Escape would be worthwhile.
v40 - The only wagon that turns my head every time I see it. Not very big and pretty expensive but if I was unable to see the cargo space behind me when driving I would swear I was driving a nice sporty sedan (limited by small tires :-(). Not exactly Intrigue power but its light weight and 5-speed auto keeps performance as a positive. Fuel economy on paper looks great.
Odyssey - The most car like minivan I've driven, she would rather drive this than an SUV larger than the Tribute. After driving it, I have to agree. The 3.5 is almost as nice as the Intrigue motor. The interior is very well laid out and has nice materials, from my rental car experience, nicer than the Chyslers by a pinch which are nicer than the GM's (only been in a Montana) by a bit more than a pinch.
I'm hoping she goes for the v40.
Overall i think a new Intrigue would make a very satisfying and wise buy right now.
BTW, I've been putting tire silicone on the black trim piece running below the doors. Gives it a shine and gets rid of that dusty look.
Focus: I have about 3,800 mis on my '01 GL and give it a thumbs up. It's a nimble sedan and fun to drive. The rigid body also gives it solid and predicable handling at higher speeds. What sold me aside from the handling is the heart of the car, which is the 3.5 engine coupled with the GM 4-spd auto. This is a great combo.
It's really amazing listening to an Engine with the Oldsmobile Aurora logo on it rev up to 10000+ RPM. And, they had a couple of the pace car Bravada's running around (which I must say look much better in person). Needless to say it was a "proud to be an Olds fan day" for me.
I got some good pictures of the pace car (truck) sitting at the part of the track with the old original bricks and one of an Olds Indy motor sitting on a cart. I will post them to my website later and post a link.
Another "minor" problem I had been having was the outside temperature gauge. Many mornings I noticed the gauge was about 10 - 20 degrees too low. After about 15 minutes it would shoot up to the proper temperature. They tested it and found some abnormal readings. They replaced the entire A/C controller. Looks like it would have been a $500 repair, all covered under warranty.
My only charge for all the work today was $26 for oil/filter change. Kudos to Bert Smith Oldsmobile in St. Petersburg, FL.
The 2000 GX with 30,000 miles on it was advertised at $13,900. It recently appeared in the paper at $12,900. I noticed today that it was sold.
It had high miles, but i don't feel good about a car that is worth only 54% of its value after one model year. Thats a depreciation of over $800 a month!!
I took the Intrigue (99, GLS, 29k) in on Friday for the front end noise, for the wood molding on a rear door that had come loose, and a lock on the passenger side that does not always open when the remote locks are pressed. As you can guess, the broken molding (which was obvious) was fixed, the door lock opened for them (but did not for me as soon as I got home), and the front end sound could not be found.
After I picked up my family, I put the car in reverse, and received a new growling sound? So, I have now contacted a friend of my a the local Pontiac dealership, to see if he can take care of my warranty issues. I must say, my local Olds dealer's service is the worst I have ever experienced in many years of driving! NO MORE Olds for me! No matter what the rebate! No matter what the interest rate! My Olds has been at the dealer for over ten days since I bought it.
I am thinking of trading for a Bonneville; if the Pontiac proves to be a lemon, it will be the last GM I ever own!! Maybe this is the biggest reason why GM continues to loose marketshare.
Anyway, I think it would be great if Buick were to be the recipient of the Aurora V8, even for production models. Honestly, I think Buick has an interesting past (specifically the turbo years). Plus, they are about the closest thing to Olds out there, so why not.
I feel like I bought a stock at it's high point and dumped it at is low. But, I'm glad to be out of it because I think it will go even lower.
My intrigue is supposed to go bye bye around May 20th. I am doing early termination.
I will drive the camaro this summer, then take a deep breath and plunge into another new car or SUV, don't know which yet.
My dealer's service is the reason for the termination. I have never been treated with such a complete lack of care.
rbb2 : Sorry to see you leave the Intrigue group. I have a growing family also so I understand. I think you over estimate the "low" you go out at. The Intrigue may not be selling well (mostly due to lack of any marketing), but it's still a fine automobile to drive and that's what counts. I dragged a guy in a V6 Camry on Friday night. Sweet seeing him in my dust. Still love my Intrigue and wouldn't trade it for anything similar on the market today.
By the way, does anyone know what the end cut-off date was for the GM loyalty coupons? I bought my Intrigue on Dec 27th, about 3 weeks after the announcement of Olds closing. (I wouldn't use it myself if eligible, but I might give it to a family member.)