Dodge Intrepid - History, Major Flaws, & Why It Got Cancelled (1993-2004) - 2 GENS/12 YEARS

[@najeebshibley8775]

I have a 2002 Intrepid with 3.5 liter v6, it runs like a dream, and the car is meticulously maintained by me, when you start it up, you can hardly even hear it. It has pure raw power, and the interior is pristine. It’s silver with a trunk wing, aluminum wheels, and is a dream to drive.

[@Tayeee1]

An R/T model

[@InSaN3ViSioN]

Yeah it was good. Parents had two but now have Tesla's and Tesla's are truly a dream to drive. Should get the new Model 3. Will make the intrepid feel outdated

[@carpballet]

“A dream to drive” Lol

[@dougsmith1483]

They were stylish roomy and comfortable, really good design. The 2.7 was troublesome after 80k miles , but the 3.5 was pretty good, with real low end grunt.

[@XxsteamerxX]

That's it right there. The 2.7 killed this amazing car. My 2000 was a beast, loved the autostick. That is, until it hit 27k miles. Started jumping into limp mode and later shutting off at stops. But i was driving a company car at the time so I had the cam position sensor replaced and parked it until the lease was up. Towed it to the dealer and didn't have to pay that ridiculous repair bill.

[@Techjunkiero]

Always loved the looks of this car. Way ahead of its time.

[@81casperflip]

Same lol. Ugly looking now though

[@el6700]

Agreed, 04 was my favourite

[@bryanwithay1978]

@@81casperflip it’s not ugly

[@zackc.8015]

Didn't age well.

[@trickyricky12147]

The 1st gens are my favorite. The 2nd gens are too bubbly and according to this video the second gens were way more problematic especially equipped with the 2.7L V6.😫 I'd get a 1st gen especially if I were able to find one equipped with the 3.3l V6 because they put the 3.3l V6s in the minivans and those engines are indestructible with your regular maintenance.

[@707Charles22]

This channel is a prime example why youtube is great. Nowhere else will you find such a good platform for someone to discuss mildy-terrible old American cars.

[@elsiegasper1416]

Have been driving my 2001 Intrepid for 19 years.(purchased used in 2003).. it's still going strong! 194k kilometers.

[@roninkraut6873]

I remember this period for Dodge. I really like their line up. Stealth, Intrepid, stratus, they were good looking cars

[@emanuelruiz7710]

I use to like the look of the 1st Gen avengers

[@roninkraut6873]

Emanuel Ruiz I still do

[@09NXN06]

Yes! After these generations of cars Chrysler design team just lost it!

[@roninkraut6873]

sploofmonkey Harsh about the Intrepid. The 300M is a good looking car. The Stealth is a FWD platform though. It would have absolutely been a killer with RWD and any LA V8. It would be the Hemi Cuda of the 90’s. Plus, didn’t the Daytona last into the 90’s?

[@PhuckHue2]

too bad the engineering was shit

[@Alan-tr5uj]

You've speak of the mediocre performance but you really should emphasize that at this time in the 90s- that was mid pack performance, and not thought of as being an under performer. Back then this was decent for a large car- a 215 hp V6 was at the upper echelon of what was available at the time.

[@MarspeedCars]

Yeah maybe I contradicted myself a bit but in one performance section I mentioned it was solid performance for a big sedan. The only engine really lacking somewhat in performance in my opinion was the 2.7

[@glennfalzo3718]

@@MarspeedCars :I had a 2.7 in my 2000, and had not had a problem. I SICK of listening to this "Performance" crap with a 4d "Family Sedan"! It's a dam family car, most people don't look for a 4d sedan to do under 4 seconds 0-60!

[@tomj4406]

@@glennfalzo3718 ikr? it isn't a 500 hp Alfa Romeo Giulia..but nothing is. Intrepid..even the lowly 2.7L was no slouch. auto industry was just coming out of the late 80's when the Intrepid dropped..there was 2 dr and 4 dr sedans of all sizes that offered nothing even close to the Intrepid in handling or acceleration..and so, so many cars of the late 70's throughout the 80's you would be dang lucky to get 100k out of any part of the car, inc the engine, lol. I'm 53..i was there..the salvage yards were littered with imports, Fords and GM cars, at a ghastly rate..not necessarily damaged in an accident, just kaput. Idc about websites with commentaries about issues. It's largely historic revisionism. Ppl abuse and neglect Mopars at a higher rate than other makes. I cannot fathom a guess as to why, it is just the truth.

[@tomj4406]

@@glennfalzo3718 but they were a perf car, for the times they were made. they're a lil off of the current 300 hp cars with 8 or 9 speed transmissions, ofc, but..duh. lol. Intrepid, Concorde etc, very solid performing cars, all around. the '93 Crown Vic with a 4.6L V8 was 0-60 in 8.4 seconds, hardly leaving the V6 Intrepid in the dust. ..you state you had no issues with your 2.7L i bet you changed the oil at proper intervals, used the right grade and type of oil..amazing, right? & it was a high tech engine..200 hp back then in a under 3L mill..the Crown Vic's 4.6L V8 was..nm above that, let me look it up quick..

[@tomj4406]

@@glennfalzo3718 the '93 Crown Vic had 210 hp, even though the Ford was a 4.6L V8! Mopar 3.5L at 215, then a couple yrs later at 250..such a deal. Actually, the 3.5L was the highest output mas produced V6 on the planet, at that time.

[@t.j.simmons4936]

This Car Definitely Brings Back Childhood Memories. I Remember When My Dad Thought He Was On Top Of The World When We Got This Car in 2002. It Was Silver with Black leather interior with the chrome rims. We couldn't tell him anything...lol

[@johnboehm2593]

pops was ballin!

[@luisfermar04]

My aunt had one before but somehow it started to give out issues so she ended up selling it away.

[@thetreblerebel]

I'm sure the car is still performing great for him today....right?

[@jamez2fly92]

💯💯 you'd see them everywhere early 2000s

[@DaBudaa1]

The Dodge Intrepid was my very first car, Model Year 1999, that I bought for $5000 in 2004 as a Junior in High School. This video just brought me back down memory lane.

[@patdthomas]

My first glimpse of a second gen Intrepid was in a K-Mart parking lot in 1998. As this low, wide beauty slinked past me while I sat in my lowly minivan, my first thought was, "Lamborghini makes a four door?" Now I understand how I drew that initial impression.

[@robertjones2820]

I still have my 1999 Intrepid, 270,000 miles and still working great. Just recently replaced a tie rod but that's about it.

[@MyLifeThai371]

My uncle's 1999 Intrepid only has 40,000 original miles.

[@WilliamCLAnderson]

YES! Finally, the Intrepid takes the stage! Great video!!!

[@MrCaCaaaaaaaaa]

This is that car that Dodge came back with in NASCAR. So the Intrepid will always have a place in meinem Herzen.

[@nekoprincess7489]

The Intrepid (full-size) was like the big brother of the Stratus (midsize)

[@komodokhan]

Like impala to Malibu or Avalon to Camry, accord to civic right

[@nekoprincess7489]

@@komodokhan Yep. The Intrepid is sporty looking for a full-size car, imo

[@jayda1k_]

Things got confusing by the 2nd gen LH cars though.. They (Chrysler) marketed the 300M a full size luxury sedan but it was visibly smaller than the also full size LHS/New Yorker and Dodge and Plymouth model sedans. So was it full size ?

[@matthewronsson]

And like the "Chevy Loomina" (3:25)

[@adamgronvold8608]

My mother bought a stratus because she couldn't afford the Intrepid. I'd say she bought the right car as it went nearly 200k miles before she had major problems.

[@reyperez3424]

All I can said is that a lot of people had a good experience with those 3.5 v6 intrepid, 300M etc

[@brandon18054]

Right, I find it funny that the Chrysler 300M, Concorde and LHS all scored higher on average for reliability amongst owners, even though they were all practically the same car with the exact same drivetrain offerings. I’ve always thought the higher original price tags of the Chrysler LH cars explains why you still see many more of them on the roads over Intrepids, because people who could afford to purchase them from new generally took better care of them in terms of preventative maintenance.

[@babcockdasolution8304]

Yeah but how fucking hard were those to work on?

[@theherocatchannel5517]

I still have a 1995 Dodge intrepid and I put a new engine in it after the old one quit I had mine my whole life

[@seankellymurray]

@@babcockdasolution8304 The Platypus is one YT''er said complete POS to do anything on it, lets start with the fxcking battery under the front right fender, how about trying to do brake lines, or replace the struts on the rear takes three people.

[@stylicho]

@@seankellymurray The 93-97 were/are easier to work on

[@IntrepidJose]

Thanks for your time and effort on this video. I had three in my lifetime, 95 ES, 99 ES, 02 R/T. The 95 was used with 54K miles. Transmission and AC broke at about 98K at a cost of about $3K but was good otherwise. Purchased 99 with about 28K. No problems. Kept it about 2 years and bought new R/T. Had it for 8 years but low mileage, but it looked and ran great. The black with those chrome wheels were off the charts for looks.

[@Alan-tr5uj]

The hell is a Chevy Lou Meena

[@LlyleHunter]

What the hell is ex specially?

[@FirstDate08]

LOL

[@rogermurph101]

Checking the comments for this specifically. Took me a minute to figure out what the hell he was trying to say.

[@Damage42X]

Funny I didn't even flinch when he said it. That's how it's pronounced in the Middle East. The last "Loumeena" we had was the Pontiac G8.

[@MarspeedCars]

I’m Canadian so I say some shit differently 😂😂 I always expect to get roasted for something

[@paulrap]

Loved my Intrepid! When I gave it to a friend, it had 260k and ran as well as the day I bought it new! Great vehicle!!!

[@luisforeal8676]

I got an 01' for free as a form of payment with only 95k miles... It wasn't running, and all I did to it was change out the battery started right up.

[@makemoneyonline8793]

I had a 95 that ran like a bat out hell and very dependable,. I sold it at 260,000 miles and it still ran good...Tough car.

[@jasonmgavitt2357]

Y’all got lucky.i owned a eagle vision and while I’ll admit it handled well and was fairly quick it was a pos. The transmission was junk.the intake manifold had to be replaced.i had issues with the fuel pump and the starter and all of this on a car that had been mechanic owned before me and only had around 100k.

[@lyndonkhumalo454]

I love my 2004 dodge intrepid, l am still driving the car right now. I have 446 123km and it's still running.

[@trickyricky12147]

​@@jasonmgavitt2357that was your problem, mechanic owned. Mechanics work on other people's vehicles for a living, so they aren't going to have the time or the motivation to work on their own vehicles. LOL

[@ImGerald]

I was in love with the body style of the second generation intrepid. My dad owned a red 2001 Intrepid, and I was in love with it. Too bad by the time I was old enough to drive, the car was hard to find and was falling apart for who ever had theirs.

[@docfeelgood23]

I have a 2001 sitting on 20" all leather interior .run good

[@dancehotelzumba3177]

I remember when these cars came out. They looked revolutionary. I actually saw one in the showroom and couldn't believe Dodge could build such a futuristic looking car. If they were reliable Chrysler would never have had any problems. Unfortunately they didn't seem to be as well built as they looked, but they looked gorgeous at that time.

[@blaneblue1739]

Not really, sloppily designer.. Huge panel gaps.

[@DixieBoy380]

Got an 03 Intrepid SXT in 2014 and drove it for 5 years and really enjoyed it.

[@peachyclean93]

I absolutely adored my intrepid's. I had a 1997 Dodge Intrepid 3.5 liter 24 valve Bought it out of high school. Had 168,000 miles. When I got rid of it. It had 250,000. Original engine and original transmission, My sister had a 95 in 1997. And multiple family members and friends had the LH model cars. They were so ahead of their time. Thank God for Lee Iacocca. Boy that 3.5 L sounded so sweet going up Mountain Hills! Now I have a mint 1997 Dodge Intrepid. Sport with 18,000 original miles These cars were definitely ahead of their time. Definitely. Created great memories in my family forever live on the Dodge Intrepid! "The new Dodge different"

[@peachyclean93]

@JOSHUA CSINCSA when I purchased it it had 168,000 mi when I got rid of it it had 250,000 miles on it .

[@spazmonkey3815]

I guess I must have had a lemon.

[@benjaminfink8520]

I got my grandmother’s old 2002 Concorde limited (basically the same car) when I broke my leg and couldn’t push my stage 2 clutch in my Camaro. 185,000 miles on the 3.5 HO and is still super comfortable. I use it for long drives to keep the miles off my Camaro and can get 28-30 mpg if I’m super light on the throttle. 30,000 miles in 2 years and I absolutely love it

[@02DodgeIntrepidRT]

Thanks for posting. I've had 3 Intrepids. A 96 ES, 02 R/T, 02 police interceptor, and currently have an 02 300M special. Love these cars. The best most reliable cars I've ever had. And the 2nd gen 3.5s had some serious balls

[@Welcometofacsistube]

02DodgeIntrepidRT i daily a 2001 300m. Love this car more than my srt300

[@MarspeedCars]

That’s awesome glad to see these cars worked out for you! I also am a fan of the 3.5

[@ile2082]

why you have so many of these if they are reliable

[@357RedG]

@@ile2082 the only ones that were not reliable were the ones that did not have the 3.5L

[@02DodgeIntrepidRT]

@@ile2082 Because I'm an LH fanatic. I put just over 500k miles on my candy apple red 96 ES all original drivetrain my father bought new and gave to me with 200k and replaced it with an inferno red 02 R/T that he also gave me when it hit 200k and i put over 300k and found a police interceptor for $500 so i had to get it. Sadly i was t boned in the police interceptor with only 180k. Now i have an 02 300M special with 215k. I also currently have a fully loaded 2013 Charger SXT blacktop and a 76 corvette stingray L48 I'm restoring but i always had an LH car in my stable. I'm 30 years old and have always had an LH car along with one or two other cars. Never had an LH car break down on me. Also on the first gens the base 3.3L was a great engine. I love my 3.5Ls though. Definitely very fast and powerful for the time. The second gen 3.5s are still very impressive

[@vernonfindlay1314]

My dad and I rebuilt two different 2.7 engines, ran great afterwards several years,great on the road.

[@windanthonystream]

This was one of the few cars that had a longitudinal engine in a front wheel drive car. Most cars have a transverse engine that are front wheel drive.

[@quacksackerthegreatstarfir6996]

I believe it was originally meant to be AWD. I always thought they could have been easily converted to RWD

[@wallacegrommet9343]

Audi 4000, 5000, and VW Quantum had fwd and longitudinal 5 cylinder engines. Talk about weirdness! Great front legroom, absolutely.

[@carlweeks9256]

I actually liked that design!! Only other vehicles I've seen like this, are some Volkswagen products (Passat) and few other European cars. The Renault products Chrysler was selling out for AMC (Dodge Monaco, and Eagle Premier) had that design too, which is how it was conceived on these LH cars.

[@killstacy8088]

The acura legend used this as well and it was pretty sexy

[@windanthonystream]

lil oveRdose666 true I remember that... I wish more car manufacturers would do that.

[@michaelbishop9127]

I just bought a 2000 dodge intrepid for 200.00 and I love it. 6 cylinder. I spent 650.00 on getting the front end work do e. It drives very very smooth and holds tight to the curves and very good stirring . I always wanted one. Now I have one. I'm hopping to start taking it to car a hows. Inside is excellent light gray out side dark gray in. It is so space age driving it and look great. People look at it all the time. I always wanted a Italian sport car now I got one. Thank God. One other thing. I never see any of these cars anymore. Thanks for your show bro.

[@jeffsfleet]

Me and 3 friends rented a new Intrepid around 2002. Base model, 2.7L That car was surprisingly quick, and got great fuel economy. Doing about 80 mph with 4 guys loaded with luggage, got about 29 mpg. On some high speed runs, easily got it up to 115 mph. The 2.7L was a great engine without considering the terrible reliability. Dodge has never been know for a quality product, and I'm a fan of the brand having owned 4 new mopars to date.

[@cpmm_]

I had a 2004 model. Something about this car remains very sentimental.

[@jlang8213]

Chevy "Loo-mean-ah"? It's pronounced "Loo-min-ah"-

[@lukerinderknecht2982]

God, who the hell cares. It's how he says "Navajo" that's even more jarring 😅

[@gregoryfuller1136]

And while he pronounces "quiet" correctly, the accompanying notes on screen mention "sound deadening to 'quite' road noise." Oops.

[@whackamolechamp]

My friend had a daughter named Lumina.

[@luisforeal8676]

C R A P

[@theplayernkc]

@FiatDuster Every Chrysler/Dodge vehicle is a piece of crap. Don't throw rocks when you live in a glass house.

[@DarkpawTheWolf]

I loved my 2000 R/T model, and occasionally check for used cars on various sites to see if I can find one. They seem pretty rare now. If I find one, I will buy it, and restore it.

[@2011blueman]

There is a reason they are rare, they all became scrap because they were crap.

[@jonchambers6999]

I have one it's a 2002 having problems with the airbag sensor brake lights radio you know what that is or how to fix it??

[@jonchambers6999]

@Decapitated cattle sold to my neighbor XD

[@Altyria]

I have a 2004 concorde limited. That thing can lay rubber surprisingly well lol

[@nickligammari7773]

I have a 02 with 3.5 and yes it does

[@barrymoore1107]

Me too, gorgeous performer

[@chrislong8986]

I love the LH platform thanks for doing one.

[@garbage854]

I alway's liked this car 😀

[@maxbrinker9333]

Michael Coffey I got mine for free from some friends who had maintained it very well, it had 200,000 highway miles on it, it was a great car, but the rust on it was insane! It was an 04 , but I really like it. It was an absolute beast in the snow tho! You could driver through a foot of snow!

[@avdcrx5441]

its really unreliable junk many of these are thrown on junkyard and scraped.

[@stevenbaker673]

How come??

[@halohunter5217]

@@stevenbaker673 When they had problems they were a pain to work on, complicated for the sake of it. Americans copying a French design for ya.

[@Caribeno787]

Never liked that piece of junk but I respect your opinion

[@adamk9652]

My HS teacher had a Intrepid. Everything power on it failed. sunroof, transmission, windows, locks, lights. Next car he asked for manual powered everything and ended up with a base model stickshift Hyundai Accent coupe with no options.

[@tails300]

To be honest Chrysler has a history of crappy electronics in their cars. Things seem to fail way more often in these cars than other brands (like body control modules for one).

[@985viper]

I have 2000 intrepid 3.2 es. Everything is working. Very smooth and reliable car.

[@bigheadfred]

That's a big step down to go from a Dodge Intrepid to a Hyundai Accent.

[@adamk9652]

@@bigheadfred he got what he wanted from the car salesman. Manual everything lol

[@joejohnson3441]

Had a 1998 Intrepid ES 3.2 engine and it was a great car, and I loved it except for a few issues. If you still own one of these cars or bought a used one recently it helps when previous owners give you some helpful tips. Issue #1: Hot engine stalls and hard starts. Here's a tip if your 3.2 engine stalls when hot and takes 10 minutes or more before you can restart it....it's not your fuel pump! .... it's the Crankshaft Position Sensor .... so save yourself a lot of pain and money and change your Crankshaft Position Sensor ASAP with a new one and NOT one from a junk yard. Issue #2: Electronic Climate Control module kept failing and the blower would go into high speed which required the replacement of the module (aka HVAC Blower Motor Resistor module). Again, learn from my mistake and only install a new one. Junk yard parts are used and have a limited lifespan and don't always last very long. Issue #3 Inner Tie Rod bushings. These went bad on me 2 times and after a shop replaced them (and screwed it up by not installing the inside washers) I bought the bushing kit and did it myself the right way and the car handled like it was brand new. I bought the car when it was a few years old and owned it for 9 years and have some good memories. It was a great car to drive but not at all designed to be easily worked on.

[@Beccabombcorn]

I have a 97 and that first issue sounds exactly like what's happening with mine. It will just randomly die while driving. I have to wait 20-44 minutes then it will start back up. I'll have my mechanic try your advice

[@TheTerryTunes]

I owned two of the 2nd generation Intrepid. I loved 'em. My first was a brand new 1999 base model in Platinum Mist metallic with 15" steel wheels and plastic wheel covers. It also had the infamous 2.7L sludge maker engine, although when I totaled it in Feb 2005 at just under 50,000 miles I had no issues or problems at all with the motor. I replaced it with a brand new, never been sold 2004 SXT in Stone white with 16" chrome wheels, 6 cd in dash Infiniti stereo, and the better equipped 3.5L high output engine. I drove that Intrepid for 10 years.

[@jeffjohnson122]

1997 intrepid with 3.3 engine..over 300,000 miles. 23 years later, still love it. No engine repairs in all those miles and years. Drivers power window is slow, replaced fuel pump...keeps on running even after being assaulted by a farm tractor. No regrets on this car purchase. More dear than my cuda or 7-series BMW.

[@checkeredpastlast4060]

Have a 94 & love it. I greased & adjusted the rails/ roller guides on both driver’s & passenger side & now they go up & down faster than they ever did.

[@dblat1291]

Chrysler LH platform stands for "Last Hope". I had a 94 Intrepid ES, POS, I leased it, and in that time the catalytic converter went. I took it in for the clacking noise from the engine, dealer told me the valves were fouled and it needed a valve job. When I turned it in at the end of the lease period, I wrote in the owner's manual that this car was POS for future owners. Thankfully as noted in this video, you don't see any on the road vs. a similar vintage Camry or Accord, which are still used as daily drivers. This was the end of the era for the old school "style sells" trade your car in every few years approach by the American auto makers. Not saying they learned their lesson, they have all given up on the car market except for the foreign brands. Thanks for the video!

[@1533ramsay]

I had a 99 and loved it. It was a company car. I was proud of it.

[@derekj.tejeda267]

My school threw out a 99 Intrepid on the parking lot, away from molesting the teachers vehicles, I feel sad for the poor car, it seems like it drives, but the problems the car gives must be a pain in the ass.

[@angelicapeoplesvillalovos8463]

I've owned mine for 12 years never did a tune up or changed anything I'm coming it on the 200.000 mile mark. I love my Dodge it still runs even better then any of my other cars.

[@GeneralChangFromDanang]

Will Ferrell: "I drive a Dodge Stratus!"

[@LarryHatch]

Well done! Thanks for this. I loved my silver 2003 Intrepid. I looked like the future car in those car magazines I saw as a boy in the 60's. Best American aero sedan look ever! My parents even asked "how can you afford this?". I learned about the sludge issue early on and paid to have the engine flushed, then synthetic oil, and another flush 3000 miles later. Two engine flushes done myself - $40. Unfortunately the transmission melted down (repair exceeding the value of the car) at 132K. Moved on to a 2007 Chrysler 300 which I still drive as backup car and love it.

[@eddiethetruhead]

Got my first Intrepid in 2011. A 2004 dark red base model with the dreaded 2.7. It had 90000 kms on it and I was lucky it lasted me 7 years and another 90k before the engine gave out. I fell in love with the looks of the 2nd gens back in high school when they hit the streets, and then I saw DMX n Nas rollin smoked out in a green one in the film BELLY. Had to have one. I love big sedans and this is one is so sleek and super roomy. I was not surprised to hear that it has Lamborghini design origins. I loved it so much, last winter I went searchin for another 2nd gen. Found a nice condition 2002 ES, leather package, prem sound system, trac control, 16" chrome five spokes and best of all, the 3.5 under the hood. Had 180000km mostly highway and I got it for $1800 Cdn. Drove it home whizzin past semi trucks, lovin it all the way. Her name is Saskatoon Sandy cause that's where I found her, and she's still goin strong. Peace to all the Intrepid lovers out there. Keep em rollin. Thanks to Marspeed for doing this vid.

[@alexaj5821]

We had a 2001 Intrepid ES with 3.2 engine and it was the most reliable car we’ve ever owned. 300,000 km with no major issues. Loved that car.

[@johnb8190]

I owned a ‘02 when I was in the Marines. Loved that car.

[@nickrdylla]

Thanks for your knowledge. My 2.7 just hit 190k for some reason lol. Not defending just surprised. It must have had a few water pumps put in it being I bought it with 160k. I'm going to get out while I'm still ahead. Thanks again for the history.

[@kaox44]

The Dodge Intrepid had EVERYTHING going for it when it first debuted....except for the LEGENDARY Chrysler's unreliability reputations. I know because I had one...never again Chrysler.

[@carlweeks9256]

These cars have always been great for me! Have a 300m special now.

[@daveshaw9344]

@silverbird58 You mention the shifter being in the way, in the way of what?

[@caracalfloppa4997]

Shame there aren't more of these around, they'd be nice cars even today (especially for a teenager) if they didn't have the garbage engines in them. Now there's hardly any left. My 02' Honda Accord is a beast reliability wise by comparison. 230k miles and the engine is still going strong, zero oil burning, runs great. I love sedans, I've always thought they were the best style out there. Shame everyone has to buy these ugly, fat, and bubbly SUVs instead of clean, sleek sedans. The SUVs handle like shit compared to a nice sedan too.

[@carryfreak5059]

Chrysler has good quality.

[@DisappointedScrosh]

I grew up riding around in a 2000 Intrepid. No idea what engine it was, I just loved the fact that it made a funny squeaking noise when I punched the backrest on the middle of the backseat. My dad babied it and kept it even after upgrading to a nice (then) brand new GMC Sierra, then ended up selling it when he was in between jobs. He saw his exact old Intrepid come up for auction a few weeks ago and almost bought it back. They're good cars.

[@michaelburke7978]

Such a shame reliability was mediocre, these were amazing looking cars.

[@FernandoBarajas-mx4pt]

I remember my mom almost bought an Intrepid but thankfully bought a Mercury Grand Marques which was a bullet proof car as she had a single issue in the 3 years she owned it.

[@dmcdannnell3069]

your speculating on why a virtually unchanged car was cancelled after being made for 12 years? wow this guy is a rocket scientist!!!!!! that car was way ahead of most cars...

[@LuisGonzalez-zl2fo]

I still have my 2000 R/T, it has 126,000 miles on it, drives great and still looks good.

[@RockwoodJoe]

The check engine light came on so often, it would actually burn itself out.

[@kenkulaway7984]

Haha ya I know but 320000 km on mine and light still works lmao

[@rayhope7957]

all brand joe...

[@kenkulaway7984]

Lol yup but still kept going I bet

[@micmac2800]

I had a 2002 Chrysler intrepid SXT almost new back then it had 20,000 miles on it . I sold it with 130xxx .. great car and no issues and people always liked the look..

[@manueltopete812]

I have been fortunate to have a 300m .. the platform is excellent, handling and agility, the 3.5 engine is amazing. The interior is very easy to use and very quiet. My only complaint is the steering wheel, the bushing gets damaged quickly and it is something heavy when the car is stopped

[@jeremystout412]

Manuel Topete my cousin had a first-gen Intrepid and the only issue she had with it was sway-bar bushing, but she lived in the mountains then and had a lead foot, so I’m assuming the curves ate them up. I actually saw a 2001 Chrysler Concorde for sale with 336k miles on the odometer in great condition the leather wasn’t torn and the dash wasn’t even cracked it had the 3.2L which if you take care of things and service them the results are obvious.

[@randallcox2238]

Had me a '98 Intrepid. It was one of my favorite cars that I owned. I wish I still had it. It was great!

[@pete9019]

The Eagle Vision was probably the best looking of the original LH cars.

[@chriscornelius2518]

The Vision looked good in every color, but the Intrepid ES with the Two color Red/Grey was pretty special too.

[@rickjazzfusionbop]

Nice work! I had a 1994 Dodge Intrepid. Ran well with few issues, if any, until 2000. I loved it on the highway.

[@crevis12]

I drove my buddies 3.5 in 1997 when I was 17.. that thing hauled!

[@sheilamarotta9976]

7/6/2024 I owned a new 2004 Dodge Intrepid for fourteen years. I loved that car! I did have problems with the timing belt failing twice within two years. In 2018 I sold her for $500 to a family member. She drove it for another four years until she asked me if it was okay for her to junk it. It touched me that she asked me. I'd say that car was a great runner. She ran until she couldn't.❤️

[@DementedDistraction]

Kinda funny how this car left its owners feeling the complete antithesis of its namesake.

[@dusancar1874]

I am still driving my 1994 Dodge Intrepid 3.3!!! Like a rocket!!!

[@2011blueman]

The intrepid was my first car that was passed down from my dad. I was rear ended at a stop light that almost totaled the car and the 3.6L engine catastrophically blew at only 50,000 miles which did total the car. Ah "fond" memories.

[@chefgromano5025]

I remember my buddy in highschool parents were realtors and times got tough and they traded in there Lexus for 1 of these. They were goin through major financial issues and got divorced. Sad they were a good family…

[@nicholasfield6127]

My family had 4 of these cars over the years. Two 96 Intrepid's both with the 3.5. one lasted till 280,000 miles before the timing belt tensioner went out. The other we bought at auction and was repoed and the oil filter was rusting through, so that one didn't last too long. Had a 98 Concorde with the 3.2 and it was amazing. Purple paint did not hold up though. And last an 03 Concorde with the 3.5 HO. Should never have sold the 03. Miss it still to this day. Way nicer than the 2012 Malibu I drive.

[@peachyclean93]

I agree

[@hell-sol5240]

Oil filter was rusting??? And oil filter is like 5 bucks what the hell. I'm guessing the ppl just never. Changed the oil or what

[@nicholasfield6127]

@@hell-sol5240 guessing they did not. The car as a whole was in really rough shape. Ash tray was overflowing onto the floor and so forth. It ended up with a rod knock, we assume because the oil was never changed. It was real black and kinda thick when we changed it right after we got it.

[@jamescurtis367]

You way you pronounced “Lumina” was pretty hilarious.

[@BoringIntrovert1982]

I love my 95 Concorde 3.3L! I take great pleasure in knowing when I go to the salvage yard, that I'll be the only person pulling parts off a 1st gen 😁!

[@josephhalexander]

I had one of those... mine got to 60 a little faster than those posted times, if I recall correctly.

[@BoringIntrovert1982]

@@josephhalexander I've never timed mine. However, it's far from sluggish.

[@FernandoBarajas-mx4pt]

I remember working the auto show here in Vegas when these cars were getting ready to debut. They were worlds apart from the Dodge Dynasty and Shadow they replaced. Those cars had been around for ever and were based on the K-car. It was also the last convertible Dodge offered even though conversion was done by ASC. They teased us for years with a Challenger convirtable but never built or had one built for sale.. The one thing is with all the cars sold you rarely if ever see an intrepid driving around and I don't think I've scene a first gen intrepid in 20+ years.

[@Neighborhood-Black-Guy]

I like how the second gen looked as a kid. Too bad they seem to be pretty unreliable.

[@markwangontario7573]

It's my first car, 1998 Chrysler intrepid with the 2.7 engine. It lasted 220,000km for me and still running strong. The issues I've had are due to poor maintainance from previous owner. I sold it for $300 in 2008.

[@DavidMartinez-jt7jk]

I miss my 2002 intrepid. It had the 2.7L engine. It drove like a cloud, and my friends called it the "silver bullet" lol. I sure loved how roomie the back seats were. Too bad it overheated and caught on fire🔥.

[@zeusthecat2002]

2001 2.7L dodge intrepid was my first car in highschool. I will say, it taught me a lot in how to fix my own car because the damn thing always had a new problem. I spent way too much money on maintaining that car.

[@AH-bm4ts]

Best looking sedan of the time it just needed a Toyota drivetrain.

[@deasttn]

I liked the Chrysler Concord and new Yorker

[@man_on_wheelz]

Back when sedans filled the market that crossovers fill today.

[@re8672]

From a former LH owner: Say what you want about the interiors of these cars, but they win in ergonomics. This was the best part and by far and is why I kept mine for so long. I share all the other likes about this platform. Not sure if I would jump on opportunity to buy another, but not for what you may think. My car was a 2004 300m special. Bought it in 2006 with 17k mi. Graphite metallic exterior with gark gray and beige (agate, light taupe) interior. Major options were the ultimate handling package (was standard on 300m special in 2002) and moonroof. I bought my 300m used 2006 with 17k mi and later sold it in 2018 with 230k mi. If I had known what I know now. I would have parked that car at 17k miles and put a tarp over it. I had both of the two most complained issues, motor and transmission. The trans was victim of adding non-ATF-4 early in life. I suspect oil change shop decided it needed fluid and bam... toast, but not right away, failed just within warranty. Chrysler "fixed" it at 32k and soon went bad again at 90k. I decided not to rebuild this unit again as it is not cost-effective to rebuild these properly. I ended up replacing with a used 8k (low) mi unit and never let oil change shop touch that car again. Not a single trans issue again, even when I sold the car. Motor was a different story. My fault as I didnt notice a cracked coolant bottle and ran it hot, and at a later time on a cracked radiator. The motor didn't fail right away though, probably closer to 110k, about 20k after this last incident when it just silently died at a stop, no knock. I could start it again after it sat a few min. Ended up replacing with a used 80k 3.5 HO from standard M (vin G) after reading too many spun bearing events on many 300m special and police Intrepid (vin K) motors. I later disassembled the old engine to find spun mains. It is worth noting that the old engine was on synthetic oil when it ran hot. Probably why it lasted as long as it did, given the extreme conditions from running hot 2x. Room for improvement: I dont care for the steering system, frequent replacements of tie rod bushings, and too soon, the rack. The design of the headlight mounting system. Most engine bay repairs requires the headlight mounting to be undone and eventually fatigues and breaks mounting tabs and components. Every steel coolant pipe that has rotted out despite using HOAT antifreeze all its life. This still was a great platform. Its too bad it couldn't get the V8 powertrain from the LX series. Or conversely, the LX get the interiors from the LH! BTW, that 2.7 in the LH and in the LX pretty much needs a new water pump and gasket .... and chains and tensioners every 30k. The 2.7 design was an attempt at fuel economy which only decreased the durability of the engine. High-maintenance for a base engine, in a mainstream car. Compare the 2.7 to the older 3.3 it replaced, not even close!

[@amalialenegri5560]

Had one 2001 r/t and was wonderful!! Loved it

[@jamesreckling6697]

My Intrepid went through 2 transmissions.

[@oveidasinclair982]

On dad's 99 Intrepid the reverse went out at 82,000 miles, the 2.7 liter engine leaked between 2-3 quarts a month, we still have oil stains in the driveway from that car. My dad purchased this car with 80K miles on it from a 99 year old man for $800, my older sister and her moronic boy friend killed the car 18 months later, it then went to the scrap yard where it belonged.

[@oveidasinclair982]

@silverbird58 Blue Devil head gasket sealer actually works pretty good, all I know about that car was that it leaked like a siv and that the 2.7 liter V6 Chrysler put out, was one of the worst engines of all time. Also stay away from any engine that uses a timing chain driven water pump because ALL water pump eventually go bad and this type leaks, or dumps water directly into your engine oil. Who ever came up with that design should be dragged through the streets and strung up like the Italian Partizans did to Mussolini back in 1945.

[@ernestbaltazar4660]

Hey man my 96 eagle vision tsi 3.5 started knocking with only 102,000 miles is there a fix to this problem some mechanics say there's nothing that will guaranty a fix?

[@littlejohnny47]

Good historical review. Shows how what was a good design and style can be ruined by poor execution/quality issues. I remember these to be quite impressive when they first came out but typical Dodge/Chrysler non-existent quality soon kept savvy buyers away. And no, it wasn’t just a Daimler marriage issue....

[@237130]

Thanks for the video. Had a random thought about our 2001 and that brought me to your video. Our engine failed catastrophically on the highway with no warning. It was just shy of 90k miles. We just put brand new tires on her and she rode like a dream. Forest green and windows blacked out. She was a nice car. Thanks Chrysler for the shit 2.7!! Really helped my family by leaving us stranded and forcing us to buy a new car.

[@EricFortuneJr.]

The LH and LX cars with the 2.7 V6 have flooded craigslist. "$500 obo, runs and drives.."

[@tmmurphy]

"Need Gone ASAP" "No lo balls, I kno what i got"

[@EricFortuneJr.]

Thomas J “2006 Dodge Charger 2.7 V6. Cold AC, Clean title, selling because I have a new car and don’t have room. Please don’t waste my time!”

[@carlweeks9256]

Didn't typically say run and drive. Often it was the engine knocks so you may drive it a bit but towing is recommended. Other times it says does not run (timing chains slipped off) was LH cars Concorde and Intrepids then the JR Sebring and Stratus then the newer models.

[@carlweeks9256]

I often bought them cheap and flipped them (I can fix these engines myself for a fraction of the cost of buying a used (back when they were selling for over $1500) or especially remanufactured engine) some of them were swapped out with the 3.5 (or 2.4 on the JR cars) as well.

[@shadow105720]

I love my 97. Parents got it the day I was born, how can I not keep it forever? The 3.3 has 275k miles on it and starts just fine. The front bushings are pretty much shot but I have a whole front end to put in it when I get the other side front shock. My dakota gets most of the daily duty these days but the intrepid deserved another break for a while. One of the front struts rusted out on top where it bolts to the chassis and fell out. New strut and tie rod end later its like it never happened. It was $200 in parts and a day of labor. Can hardly get an oil change done for that on a new car.

[@henryhawkins1194]

I have a 97 LHS, and that 3.5L is no slouch. With proper maintenance and oil changes these particular engines are beast. And I just love that low-idle growl.

[@Chevroldsmobuiac]

Our 2000 Intrepid unfortunately had low oil pressure problems with the 2.7l engine, and was also plagued with transmission issues, in spite of meticulous maintenance. We decided to trade it in at 40,000 miles. It was a shame, because it was one of the best driving cars I've ever owned, and was surprisingly sure-footed in the snow. The reliability issues have prevented me from going into another Chrysler dealership for the last 20 years, and I'm sure many other LH platform owners followed suit.

[@brandon18054]

I really feel sorry for the people who got burned by Chrysler, especially buying their new cars. To this day I drive a 1998 Intrepid with the 3.2L in it and about 140k miles and it’s held up very well in the 8 years I’ve owned it. And yes it’s a beast in the snow.

[@СерегаСерега-е1п]

Intepid really good at winter, we have "some" snow in Russia))

[@stromer24]

I had bought a 1994 model, I’m thinking it had a 3.5. When it ran good it was a dream and had a lot of power. But It had bad transmission problems and it was in the shop at least once a month for something. I don’t even think it made it to 100,000 miles before I traded it for something way more reliable

[@Athletyk]

Dad had this car in the late 90s, early 2k's - was an absolute nightmare with the all the overheating issues, I still remember how it kept overheating on our way back from school and having us wait for a rescue. terrible terrible vehicle, when I think of dodge, I remember the intrepid.

[@spazmonkey3815]

I probably will never buy another Chrysler product because of my Intrepid.Such a shame because now in 2021 I think they are great looking cars and Consumer Reports gives many models high marks but I still have PTSD from my Intrepid so NOPE.

[@ferencgyuratz9885]

I bought an R/T new in 2000 and I still have that car! I still love that car. My kids learned to drive in it and it's in Florida now, called up to serve when we go to enjoy our house close to the beach. I never had any major problems with this car until about 4 years ago. Spent a little money on the fixing of the problems and it's a fine car now for the occasional run around town.

[@johnnyng5502]

Loved my 01 RT which i bought brand new and lasted with no enging issue til 2018 at 150k miles only because my wife rear ended some one. Bright side i bought a 05 magnum rt which i always wanted. Mopar or no car.

[@JKretrorestoration]

We had 1994 intrepid es, and 1997 , great cars, one day I'll get in my collection

[@nosuchluck9477]

The 2.7 l V6 was a design nightmare! Mopar knew it was a bad engine but still sold it even in later generations of the Sebring. They got away with MURDER on that one!

[@discozula4469]

Me and my grandpa were planning on buying a 1994 model for me, it was good that i saw this video

[@DakotaRaymond1999]

13:10 peep the 2001 jeep GC in the back

[@KxWarrior]

Lol I've watched your videos on chargers on and off for awhile now. Stopped for a bit. came back after i bought my 09 charger, then see this video... I still love my Intrepid, even if shes old and wore out.. :(

[@Welcometofacsistube]

Best North American sedan of the 90's.

[@TEDdotcom]

Why was it a failure then?

[@LoneWolfHustle]

@@TEDdotcom lol

[@Great_Lakes_Discus]

Had a 99 3.2L v6 ES fully loaded with leather seats and the candy apple red paint job. My first car. Since then I've had a fusion, s10, charger, and 2 focus sts and I will forever love that car

[@daviddapy8714]

I loved my 2002 Dodge intrepid, no matter how bad it was!!! LoL 😂

[@tpsyturvy6987]

I loved my '99 with the 3.2 v6! It was beautiful,quick and dependable.

[@trickster8764]

How about reviewing a classic Dodge? How about to Dodge Coronet? Thanks!

[@MarspeedCars]

I’ll look into some classic stuff!

[@stevenbaker673]

Yay mail that's the jont yay

[@curtcollett2893]

I’ll always have a place in my heart for my late grandfather’s seafoam green 1955 Coronet.

[@danielcrismond8916]

I still have my 2000 Intrepid with a 2.7l engine and it is still going strong at 227000 miles on it. Also I haven’t had to do any major work on it.