Oldsmobile Intrigue

Price Paid:  $6995.00 from 6995

Year / Model Reviewed:
2000 intrigue

Summary:
I loved this car at first b/c it was a huge upgrade from the 1996 Geo prizm I had before. The car had 48,000 miles on it when I bought it and only 107,000 miles when I traded it in. But after a year I started have tons of problems. 1st my check engine light starting coming and then would stay on all the time and car not starting up the first time. Then my car started stalling out. I took the car in for service and was told my crank sensor needed to be replaced. $300 bucks. 2months later same problem but this time there was oil where it shouldn't be. To fix the problem they would have to replace something, plus new spark plugs, new wires all at a total of $1700. My sunroof stop working and wouldn't close all the way and caused damage to the interior of my car. My signal would stop working in the middle or wouldn't come on at all but then magically it would be working again. Several flat tires with the tires that came with the car. A total of 6flats. 4 new tires total of $400. I replaced this car with a 2000 Acura TL, 57,499 miles on it, nice.

Strengths:
Smooth ride, spacious, great handles

Weaknesses:
See above

Similar Products Used:
1983 olds cutlass, 1996 geo prism, 2000 acura

Price Paid:  $4900.00 from Auto Auction

Year / Model Reviewed:
2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue 4dr Sedan

Summary:
Ok. Bought this car with 117000 kms and paid 4900 uncertified which was a good deal I thought. Then, $600 for front bearings and it was working fine. I had electrical problems such as signals not working for no reason, then it went away. Odd things like headlights dimming and heater fan changing speeds while driving. Also the interior reading light would fail to shut off with the switch and exterior air bottom wouldn't toggle in cold weather.
Then the kicker: after a month driving the transmission broke and needed replacing. $2400, so much for a good deal. The engine light that was coming on before the tranny is now reappearing, and the washer pump is now not operating. A small part I know, but I have serious doubts about this vehicle.

Strengths:
I like the power, the 3.5 V6 engine, the stocky look, and the highway driving capabilities. The interior comfort in the vehicle is nice but not stellar, but it has a tape deck for pete's sake. I don't see rust being a problem on this vehicle at all. All this automation though is too much for the car's electrical systems.

Weaknesses:
Still counting. Not sure I could have done better though with the price I paid.

Price Paid:  $16800.00 from Toyota of killeen

Year / Model Reviewed:
1998 intrigue

Summary:
When i first bought the car it was immaculate... 2 yars after i bought it the battery went out a month later it happened again (pos acdelco batteries) so i bought a differnt one and had no problems since.... Then my brakes i replaced them after a year of owning the car and they have squeeked since then.... The car rides beautiful... The Drivers power window went out in 2002 and has given me problems since...other than that the car is still beautiful and is in great condition with 160000 it still rides like i first bought her in 2005 i replaced the radiator and the thermostate and the water pumop but for some reason the car still overheats... but other than that she rides beautiful in town

Strengths:
The power is still running strong and has great appealing design with no flaws...

Weaknesses:
Poor manufactuere mantenance

Similar Products Used:
Nissan Altima
Oldsmobile cutlass
Bucik century

Price Paid:  $21000.00 from Crosstown Chev Olds

Year / Model Reviewed:
1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue

Summary:
When my husband and I bought this car in 2001 it was the greatest vehicle we ever drove. The first problem was the alternater, 2 days after we picked it up. Next was the engine. At 90,000kms 2 cylinders went due to improper piston rings installed at assembly. I was without my car for 2 weeks ( Thank god for warranty ). About 6 months the car rode like a hay wagon, replaced all 4 struts for $600.00 and it was better but never the same.As it is right now we are on the 3rd set of struts since we baught them and the car is louder than my 91 Corsica which still has original struts. The CD player died in a year, the rear passenger side window motor has been replaced twice, the idler arm pulley seized and caused the serpantine belt to blow while cruising down the highway almost killing me. The brakes need replacing frequently. The pin in the disc brake system gets stuck in the plastic sleeve constantly causing excessive break wear and poor breaking capacity. The stearing is shot,it is tight to turn making turns very difficult to manuver. The transmission went at 130,000kms. The paint never stayed on the bottoms of the doors. The doors sit on each other and rattle causing excessive passanger compartment noise. The seals around the door handles fell out and needed replacing( good luck finding them ). The AC hasn't worked in years and will cost about $1000 to repair, and this causes the defrost to function improperly. The washer pump has gone, the heater motor went and is going again. When it is cold the gas door won't open. The ignition security went crazy causing the car to no longer recognize that the key was in the ignition. This would put the car in security mode and shut off the fuel supply. Try and put the car in neutral hit the dash above the ignition cylinder to realign the tumbles and start the car again while driving through town. This was $400 to repair with a used ignition being supplied to the dealership.The tires are too big for the wheel wells and when it snows you get a major snow build up that affects turning and there isn't enough room between the wheel well and the tire to clear out the snow. The front signal lights keep blowing and at 15 bucks a pop I stopped replacing them. I love the look and power of my family sedan but HATE THIS CAR !!! I will never buy a GM product again.

Strengths:
The stereo system ( other than the CD player) takes a beating and keeps going
The power under the hood is hard to keep up with
The look is very appealing

Weaknesses:
The suspension design is terrible
The electrical system has too many flaws
The disc brake design needs some tweeking
The attena SUCKS

Similar Products Used:
2002 Chev Impala
2001 Volkwagon Jetta

Price Paid:  $6000.00 from Epps Chevrolet

Year / Model Reviewed:
1999 intrigue

Summary:
Excellent for long trips no problems. Saved my life in a roll over on the highway.

Strengths:
The room in the trunk, the stereo system, comfortable, speed, and handling.

Weaknesses:
nothing