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Oldsman, glad to hear your tranny problems may finally be solved. It's a real shame it took this long, though.
I was at my Olds dealer yesterday for a PCM reprogram (an emissions recall), and while waiting I noticed they had all those dealer training videos on a shelf in the waiting room. There were ones on Intrigue comparos with other cars. Plus, the Intrigue from like 1999 to 2002. I didn't have time to watch them, as I watched the 2002 Aurora first, and would have watched the 2001 Aurora comparo second (they didn't list on the video what they compared it with). I found that pretty cool, as that sort of stuff is dealer-only (in fact the tapes were marked "not for customers"). Now there is more Olds stuff I need to find and horde... Has anyone else ever seen those, or have a line on where to find some? I've never seen them on Ebay, and I asked the dealership if I could put a tag on them in case they pitch them, but to no avail.
Have you decided between the CTS and 9-3?
rjs200240, I haven't seen one of those videos but one time when I had a dealer loaner there was a cassette in the console on the product(in this case an Alero). I popped it in and it was basically sales training as it mentioned all the cars features and what is standard v. optional on the competition.
dindak, I'm leaning toward the 9-3. I can get one equipped as I like for several grand less than the CTS and since I am probably going to lease, Saab seems to have a better money factor on the 9-3s than the CTS does. And I'd kind of like something different for a change. Oh and when the lease is up in 3 years, the CTS will have not only the more powerful V6, but the optional 6 speed manual and the even more powerful V series available. Unless Cadillac prices the car in the stratusphere or they start having problems like the Intrigues have, it will be off to a Cadillac dealer for me when the 9-3 lease is up.
There is a permanent fix for this, check with your dealer. Like Imacmil said, it's probably the trim at the top of the door migrating backwards. I believe my dealer applied some sort of adhesive and I haven't had a problem with it moving since.
We had 1 gentleman about 1.5 years ago who lived down in Florida. He bought a brand new Intrigue that was using oil.
After much wrangling with the dealer they finally came to the conclusion that the block was porous.
They gave him a new engine.
There have been some oil consumption problems but that is typical of the Northstar/shortstar.
If it is just gaskets that is good.
looks like your extended warranty will pay for itself.
Well, I just finished a 3 page letter which I am writing to GM. It is basically explaining just how dissatisifed I have been with this car and the dealership service departments I have dealt with. Anyone think it will do any good? I don't expect them to offer to buy the car back or anything like that, but with my car being in the shop a total of 45 days within the past 15 months, I do feel they owe me some sort of compensation. Especially since I can't even sell this car for what I owe on it. And they better not even think of offering me an extension on the warranty.
The 2002 that he bought has out of round tires that he has had a hard time resolving. They have replaced tires etc. but there is still a vibration.
He suspects there might be a transmission issue since the vibration is in the 40-50 mph range.
I don't know what kind of luck you have with new cars, but if the car has any issues the car I buy will have those issues plus a few more.
My intrigue had every problem that previous owners had plus a few that were unfixable.
My Impala has had every issue also.
So I am scared to buy another car because it will be troubled.
The Impala has been a better car than the Intrigue though......knock on wood.
What can you do? Go Japanese?
oldsman : Did you test a 04 GP? New 9-3 is pretty nice, I sat in one at the Auto Show.
Washed her tonight first time this year while GF watched Trading Spaces.
Have to pick up a clay bar for next time, the front end is pretty rough.
Car buffs can probably tell what one of the cars is in the background but the one closest to mine I doubt it!
vcjumper : Always liked that color. Wasn't available for 2000.
Back on topic... Has anyone had to replace any suspension components on their Intrigue yet? I want to go with some aftermarket struts when the time comes, maybe something with adjustable stiffness.
I had a friend just like you. Whatever he bought, he had trouble with, and he's not a car guy, he just likes a nice car, but has no patience with problems of any kind. He gets beside himself when something goes wrong. He finally got fed up with Detroit iron, and bought a Japanese high end car. Alas, he discovered that even though initial problems were few, as the car aged, even the Japanese cars need replacement parts. He finally quit complaining though.
One of my employees recently bought a new Altima. Had a major paint flaw on the hood, which the dealer repainted, but of course, it doesn't exactly match the rest of the car now. Also had some mechanical issue, I don't remember what.
The message boards on Honda aren't encouraging presently, especially Accords. Mazda seems to be doing well with the 6 at this time, but I know nobody who has one. Everybody loves their Camry. I wouldn't drive one, but lots of people do. Best of luck! Move on though, and relieve your pain!!!!
Honda seems to have lots of little issues with the new Accord. Nothing special in terms of looks but they apparently drive pretty nice.
Best sport sedan now seems to be the Mazda 6 though I have heard good things about the 04 GP also. I'm sure the redesigned 03 Intrigue would have been juicy also, but that never got off the ground.
We also drove a Murano and the wife fell in love. Much more refined than the '96 Explorer, hot engine and doesn't ride like a truck. My first time driving a CVT and very odd not to feel any shifts. Of course at almost $35K, it ought to be nice.
Or may just refinance the Impala.
If I could have just 1 thing in an automboile it would be a super rigid body structure.
If the car had a stiff supension then I could live with it because there would be no creaks, or A pillar movement, or console movement, or dash movement, etc.
The Impala is stiffer than the Intrigue but it has some of the impact harshness over small bumps that the Intrigue had. Just not as bad.
These impacts are directed right into the structure which is simply not stiff enough.
I am not saying it is flexible, just not good enough.
I guess I need to cross my fingers my Intrigue doesn't have the flickering lights problem. I'm at 5100 miles, not a single mechanical problem yet. I am wondering a little bit about the headliner, it seems to be sagging--hanging down a little bit--in the rear compartment. It isn't really noticeable, but has anyone else seen this? I don't know if its worth getting fixed. It's an '02 so it has the upgraded material. Also have an mild on and off rattle type of noise coming from somewhere in the back--but for some reason it seems to be going away, I only notice it once every few weeks now. Strange...
Vcjumper, I LOVE that color. My 1997 Malibu was that color and it looked great. I used to get compliments all the time (esp. from girls) that they loved the color. I can't for the life of me understand why GM nixed it. It appeared on the Intrigue and the Alero for a few years but was gone by 2000 I think. I ended up getting a dark blue Alero cause it was the only thing I liked and then traded that for my Red Intrigue. I do like the way the Intrigue looks in red, particularly with the spoiler. A lot of people on this board don't like the spoiler, but I think it looks great on the Intrigue. I particularly appreciate how the brake light was integrated to the spoiler--unlike the Alero.
Have to say, I really like the new '01-'02 wheels over the old style.
White6, other than the M3 the 3 series does nothing for me. They are as common as Camrys and Accords here in the more affluent part of town. And while the Saab does border on being a bit small, the 3 series is smaller still. Also, with the Saab as well as the Cadillac, I can get the cars at GMS pricing(which is really the only way I can comfortably afford them right now).
lmacmil : Mazda 6 is definitely a bit smaller which is not a good thing with a family hauler (which is what we use our Intrigue for). That's why I would probably go 04 GP if I was buying today. The back seat is a bit small but it's just for my daughter. I like the CTS a lot but that's too much for me right now.
Washed up the Intrigue on Sunday an she still looks great compared with anything on our street.
"The Konis are specially modified for us by our supplier at out request. There is no Koni part number for them. They take an existint Koni strut and adapt it for use in the W-body and we are the only ones that have it. They are covered under warranty by our supplier so there are no worries there."
I want to get them for my 99 GL, but I can't quite afford them just yet. I am going to lower my car with Eibach springs, so I want a stiffer ride. Check out PFYC.com and click on the Intrigue Store link.
It's a risk, but you can get a refund if you find they don't fit.
Has anybody else had this problem? I'm afraid it's a bad gear...
BTW, how do I get the radio enabling code and how do I disable this feature?
TIA
When is it recommended to change the fuel filter? My 99 is now at 39800 miles. Still runs and looks great. Like many of you here I still have not grown tired of the car. The looks are still pretty fresh compared to what else is out there right now. Although my wife is wanting an SUV type vehicle next ( she drives the intrigue). With two little ones it does make sense. That is a couple years off from now. In November I picked up a new 2003 Silverado ext cab. Finally we have two newer, reliable vehicles. Not a good one and a beater. Love the new truck- thats for another board though. Still love driving the intrigue as well. Glad to see people are still frequently on this board. I read here often, just don't post much. Thanks for the filter info. I know you guys can provide.
BJL
The bulb itself is Sylvania part # 4157. I went to 3 stores this evening (Kmart, Walmart, Ace hardware) and they do not carry the bulb. They all had # 3157 which I think is a clear version of the same bulb. I guess it will be a trip to the dealer tomorrow unless someone on the board has already replaced this bulb and can suggest where I might find it.
IMHO your best bet is working at the dealer level [which I'm sure you've tried your best]. GM corporate structure has way too many levels, and seems to do their best to avoid addressing customer issues, at that was my personal experience.
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I have not priced that bulb but i will, because i have never paid a $12 price, $20 Canadian for any bulb.
I have a complete headlight assembly that was cracked up in a fender bender. All the bulbs intact. I thinking i am rich.
The whole assembly, complete with bulbs, was around $330 Canadian.
When I first got them I was very impressed with how quiet they were, and now they are just deafening, like big truck tires. They still handle well and grip the road good, but I don't think I can live with them much longer. I'm going to see about getting them replaced under warranty, maybe they will prorate this 50K mile guaranteed tire.