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I'd suggest going for the ES then, there's plenty of those around.
still, no matter what you lease, you are taking a chance by leasing past the warranty period, supposed quality or not...
EK
Can't your dealer do a computer search for you and see if any other dealers in the area have what you're looking for?
fastdriver
why don't you just order the car...that way you get what you want, for the most part...
We are going to trade the Tahoe in on a Durango. Anyone driven one? I think they drive better than any other sport utility on the market. Has anyone had a funny smell come from the a/c on the Intrepid?
We drove a 2001 RT and an SLT, and decided the RT package wasn't really worth the extra $1,200 or so. Overall, we were very impressed- quiet, comfortable, lots of great features and big but not too big. From recent rental experience, I can attest to the fact that it does great on serious off road stuff as well.
In the end, we decided to hang on to our paid-for 94 Explorer, and used the $50 to buy a Mopar custom fit trunk tray/liner for the Intrepid!!
Dave
1)Start the car
2)Set the exterior vents to the "Recirc" mode
3)Set the temperature lever/knob to the highest setting for hot.
4)Set the vents to either Face or Bi-Level (Face/Floor)
5) Set the Fan (Blower) to the maximum speed setting.
6) Exit the car
7) Let the heater blow air thru the vents and into the cabin for at least 15 to 20 minutes. This will kill the mildew residing in the air circulation ducts.
8) After 20 minutes open the exterior vents by setting them to the "Fresh" position...this will get rid of the burnt mildew residue and flush it out of the system.
9) Repeat procedure as needed until bad smell goes away.
10) Again do not even think of using Lysol or other sprays...it will not work.
To prevent the bad smell from coming back:
Whenever you start the A/C:
1)To cool down the interior fast, set the exterior vents to "Recirc".
2) After the interior has cool down, immediately set the exterior vents to "Fresh" as this will prevent mildew from forming again inside the vent ducts.
3)If you live in a hot/muggy climate observe these steps religiously to avoid this pesky and embarrasing smell.
Hope this helps.
ALL CHRYSLER FORD GM NISSAN ETC. DEALERES USE THEM,BECAUSE IT WORKS!
IHAD THE PROBLEM,AND NO MORE AFTER LYSOL!
a guy over on usenet put michelin pilot xgts on his 97 intrepid and really likes em. claims they ride better, have more traction and are quieter than the eagle gas...
I recently put a pair of Pirelli P6000 tires on my '96 Intrepid ES and have been very happy. My car had Michelin Pilot xgt on them before this pair and I found the Michelins to ride harder and noisier, though they had excellent grip. The Pirellis ride much softer (better to disguise the rattles and better for comfort) and I haven't noticed a significant compromise in grip (though I don't drive aggressively). They are H-speed rated, however, whereas the Pilots are V-rated, I believe. Good luck.
-Brian A.
They have to spray a "full can of lysol",make sure they do it right,there is a TSB for it from Dodge.
"9) Repeat procedure as needed until bad smell goesaway.""
So, how many times do we need to perform your formula to eliminate the bad smell???
In your post # 609 you said Lysol is temporary measure,so that means anyone using Lysol will need to apply it more than once,so the same applies to your formula.
Which is the one??
I tried Teo's method and perfer it, as it can be accomplished while driving, eliminated the trip to the dealer or the Lysol store.
BTW,you are right I used the bowl cleaner can,you are so SMART! how could this be possible,you knew the product I used!!!!
And just tell us how does it feel,to try Teo´s method while driving?????? Driving at full heat,with the fan at max speed!!
WOWWWWW!! YOU MUST BE ONE OF A KIND!!
Take care,and you should be at the Guiness book,don´t you????????
I now use the three steps as explained in post 600 when using the a/c and the odor problem has not reoccurred.
The first time I had the odor problem the local Chrysler dealer sent me to an a/c contractor, and their cure was as posted in 600, the contractor told me to definately not add any foreign products to the system as it will only mask the problem and eventually make it worse.
Bottom line if the Lysol works for you, use it, but it shouldn't be necessary to flame others who use a different method, opinions can differ, but civility can also be maintained.
"but it shouldn't be necessary to flame others who
use a different method, opinions can differ, but
civility can also be maintained."
Before giving the advice,behave as you would like others to behave to you,I don´t like people to make funny or flame me,but anyway,no hard feelings,and let´s keep it smooth ok?
"A Lysol can will stop that smell."
I tried that cure, I put the can in the trunk left it there for three days, same problem. I then put the can in the glove comp., again for three days same problem. I'm not sure what i'm doing wrong, I followed those instructions to the letter.
Think I'd also consider the Avid H/4's, the new Goodyear Aquatred 3, and the Michelin MXM4 used on the Intrepid R/T...
My service manager told me that it was caused by unbalanced wheels,since I took my car to their shop and they performed all the services,I was not charged for the new rotors;but he insisted that when a tire is not well balanced you will gently apply the brakes and your steering wheel,or the pedal or the rear of the car will vibrate,sometimes you can experience one or all the conditions.
So make sure your tires are well balanced,try to align,rotate and balance your wheels every 6500 miles,you will have a longer life for your tires and no more brake problems.
I'd like to have this information BEFORE I go to the dealer, to have a better argument.
Thx,
A.D.
Aha.... there you are! I knew something would drag you out of the bushes! LOL....
fastdriver
I also had a 94 Intrepid. I know what you mean about the headlights. Terrible. Also, I had some problems. I then got a 97 LHS which was much more reliable and had much better headlights.
Now I drive a 99 300M which is up to 40,000 miles and has been flawless. Clearly, Chrysler is now building much more reliable, better assembled cars.
Good luck with whatever you choose.
If you look for a used vehicle that's been well maintained and cared for, I don't think you'll have any difficulty.
As for the current generation LH, I can only speak for the one I own, a 2000 Intrepid 2.7 that now has about 33K miles on it. It's been a good car so far, getting around 19-21 mpg in city/pizza delivery type driving, and up to 30 on the highway if I don't push it too hard.
Still, if your a die-hard Buick man, you may be happier with a newer Regal than an Intrepid. First off, the Regal has a bigger, torquier engine. My 2.7 will move if you floor it, but won't launch like an engine with plenty of low-end torque. I hear the 3.2 is better, but it still hits its peak torque at a much higher rpm than the Buick 3.8.
I also agree with Smithed, about how if you're used to a Buick, you'll tend to be more forgiving of a Buick's faults and less forgiving of a Chrysler or Ford, or other products. My grandparents on my father's side always bought Fords (which is probably why my dad prefers Chevy/Pontiac). Well, in the 60's they tried Pontiacs because they liked the style. They had a 66-67 Tempest and then a 71 Tempest. Then they got a '75 Dart Swinger. Hated it. Traded it in for a '77 Granada that promptly dropped its transmission, and gave them all sorts of other problems, but to this day swear it was a better car than that Dart was. And they've bought Fords ever since.
All of my cars have been either Mopar or GM, and since I'm used to them, I would probably be more critical of a Ford product.
Sorry if this is starting to sound too much like an attempt at psychology!
-Andre
While Consumer Reports has labeled the LH family, in general in the AVOID category--we discussed ad nauseum at this site CR's inherent bias toward Chrysler products. You need simply look up the LH's at MSN's Automotive site for a more balanced perspective. The two first gen Intrepids that I'm most famililar with (Aunt and Mother) have been solid, if not perfect, performers. They've had no significant problems--and that's with a 93' and a 94'.. My own experience with my 2000 ES has been a good one. I think you would do much better to research owner history on a used vehicle than other data per se.
Which ever vehicle you pursue I hope you enjoy it!
the "sounds" familiar part of your post is right on. after all this time, i'm still occasionally amazed how some people never seem to be able to "get a life"! btw, has the wife decided on her next vehicle yet?
2 speed sensors
1 window motor
2 blend doors for the a/c
3 sets of speakers
1 thermostat housing
1 EGR valve (not done yet)
I used to like this car but I will soon be selling it and getting something else. Maybe a Maxima, or I30 or anything low maintainence!
For those of you who have not had problems...congrats, i hope you enjoy your intrepids, but mine is soon to be GONE. If anyone in Houston wants one.... .
GO Bears!
WAIT!!!! Isn't that part covered under the emissions warranty- 5 years/50,000 miles mandated by the government? Check it out!
fastdriver