No way man! The Intrepid is a beautifully styled vehicle. I had a 2001 Intrepid SE until it got stolen in 2010. I loved that car.

You didn't mention the massive trunk space. You could easily fit 9 dead bodies in there. I miss mine. That thing would go straight as an arrow down the highway.

@damilolaakanni

Жыл бұрын

The trade off was that the battery was almost impossible to get to.

@billgateskilledmyuncle23

Жыл бұрын

Do they have to be dead?

@LamoidZombieDog

Жыл бұрын

well i would hope it goes straight

@bracedgod4505

11 ай бұрын

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I actually really always liked the look and of the intrepid. Especially considering how ugly the neon was, the intrepid was much better

@mitchtucker

3 жыл бұрын

The look and of? 👀

@ricky-sanchez

2 жыл бұрын

I was a fan of this car's styling too. And it was roomy and spacious. But it was far from reliable....

@erinwalter132

5 ай бұрын

FU The Neon was cool.

I had a 1998 Dodge Intrepid ES that I bought in '99 as a leftover car. I managed to have it for 13 years and had no problems with it. Put over 155,000 miles on it too. Think it was due to it being the last Chrysler product made before the Mercedes takeover.

That 2.7 liter is apparently one of the worst engines Chrysler made. Still love that car though 😂

@trr5291

3 жыл бұрын

It depends on how the owner took care of it. Mine is still running strong at 245.000 miles.

@2003BMW325i

3 жыл бұрын

It’s one of the worst engine ever made PERIOD. I can’t tell you how many of these and stratus’s and their Chrysler siblings I’ve seen at pull a part places with under 100k miles

@trr5291

3 жыл бұрын

@@2003BMW325i People have told me that a million times but mine keeps on trucking. Its outlasted my gm 3800 at this point. And all my gm and ford vehicles.

@MegaCokamo

3 жыл бұрын

@@trr5291 my 2.7 is still running too! 145k miles

@janet53589

2 жыл бұрын

The 2.7 engine is fine, but it had a critically sized sump oil capacity. This meant the engine was very intolerant of owners exceeding the oil change intervals by even a little. Best to pull them in some and change the oil early. In the 300 application later, the sump was enlarged a fair bit, and the problem went away. Hope this clears it up.

Looked this up cuz I saw a CLEAN example last week. These old cars look surprisingly good when in good condition. My Mom drove the Chrysler counterpart to this. Still gave me flashback vibes. Always slightly preferred it over the Ford SUVs we had tbh, I'm just more of a sedan guy. But they're all nostalgia. Rest in Peace to her.

Intrepid's design was a revolutionary one at that time. We used to own one and Everybody with those boxy cars used to look at it with awe. Unfortunately they did have some mechanical issues. I still hope one day the Intrepid will comeback with another awesome design and better built.

I actually always like the Intrepid...If I can find a clean 2004 ES with the 3.5 V6 I would seriously consider buying it.

@derekadler7897

25 күн бұрын

Had a 04 with the V6. Fun car.

The heck? I think it looks beautiful. Very unique.

@josiaevans

2 жыл бұрын

was thinking the same thing. Breathtaking shape and style

@jordanseay216

2 жыл бұрын

Same here. I actually own a 2004 Intrepid SE that’s nearly identical to this one but I have a different interior color. It has a lot more miles too but I love it and it is still in pretty good shape.

It still looks very modern for today. It was beautiful!!! I know it was comfortable and powerful!!!!

I've always loved the 'Cab Forward' Mopars: neons, the cloud cars (Cirrus, Stratus, Breeze), as well as the LH Intrepids, 300s, Concorde, and LHS. A friend of mine had the 300 M Special, with the 3.5L HO V6 - such a comfortable car!

Had a 2004 SXT Intrepid with 3.5 H.O engine. I loved it. Police around me had same exact car. Only thing I may have changed was the size. Maybe a little shorter and less wide for people who don't need big cars. That could've been the Stratus.

The nostalgia hit hard here. I had a silver 2000 with the dreaded 2.7 as my first car! I was fresh out of high school and just starting college. Put dual exhaust on her & gave me no problems in the 3 years I had her. One day she started overheating all the time and sprung some leaks. Compared to now, I had little auto experience so we sadly had to trade her for a Kia optima. She had 200k on the clock. Turned her in 6 yrs ago and still remember it like yesterday lol Don't see them anymore. Love the reviews man!

@MrBioniclefan1

2 жыл бұрын

I do see them from time to time but they are becoming a pain to find

@ianweis3108

2 жыл бұрын

It was my first car also. A used 2001 Intrepid with 19k miles. I didnt know what I was getting into -- I really didnt need such a huge car, but something about it caught my attention and it truly was a sturdy, comfortable ride.

This car is so nostalgic, it has a beautiful build. I got a new Corrolla, but something in me wants to drive one of these old school cars for a day.

I know for a fact as I drove my mothers … this car could move! It handled curves like a saint!

It's a working man's viper.

i loved this car. very comfortable drive

@janet53589

2 жыл бұрын

I second that, it was. It would smooth out any bump without being wallowy.

This was my favorite, what a change of times!

Rented one once in 2000. I loved it! Big comfy interior, strong V6 motor, and just loved the styling.

Beautiful Intrepid aerodynamiccally beautiful i have a fully loaded 2004 ES , gold, wonderfully comfortable and powerful car. Mines a 305 cid high-put. Great video😄😄Thanks.

I have a dodge intrepid as well with 70k miles I have no complaints about it, a lot of people say is ugly and unreliable ,but for me is beautiful, very reliable and stable during high speed driving, so I really have to disagree with some of the points you are making about the intrepid , because you are reviewing a basic intrepid, find the RT model with the 3.5 HIGH OUTPUT engine and you will change of mind and the intrepid transmission problems from this era were simple to repair and the car in general is simple to work on if you know what are you doing and what are you talking about. Actually I am preparing videos how to work on them but are not ready yet . Further more you can actually upgrade features in the basic model because most of the upgrades were mostly plug and play, and the LH platform is the grandfather of the new LX platform which is used today in the new Chrysler 300. try to make upgrades on features in the new Chrysler 300 and then you tell me another story there is no way unless the car is ready for it and you have to mess with the computer to make feature works. AND I HAVE TO AGREE WITH THE FACT OF WHAT YOU DID SAID AT THE END THIS CAR IS NOSTALGIA ON WHEELS . I am a Chrysler certified mechanic shhh.... lol.

@TonyBarr99

Ай бұрын

Would you like to have your car in a show in Detroit this summer?

The intrepid looked just like the concord except it had a flat ass lol 😂

Loved the video, especially the talk of nostalgia with it, glad that you enjoyed driving it! :D

Wow!! Your friend has taken very good care of that car it looks loved. Great video my boy we send love and support for you from over here in Cali !!!. Great video.

Im so happy this video exists. I used to have this car, and a lot of my memories of that time in my early twenties are tied to the form and shape of the interior and all the accumulated hours I spent there with my friends. Thanks for the tour.

I love my intrepid. Love everything about it. Especially the outside. It was Designed by NASA Rocket Engineers by the way.

That was beautiful! Your channel is a blessing! Good work!

I really enjoyed this video. The composition is outstanding. I really felt your nostalgia!

Also thats in great shape and its beautiful looking imo, not ugly.

I'm a big Mopar guy, I used to work at a Chrysler/Plymouth/Jeep/Eagle dealership in 96 and 97. I love the 1st gen LH sedans, intrepid, concorde, vision, new yorker and LHS. I wasn't a fan of the redesign in 98. I still own my 96 Chrysler Concorde with the 3.3 V6.

I had one of these, great car, engine was designed by Mitsubishi with an internal water pump which was the fatal flaw. I never had a problem with mine. Otherwise the cab forward architecture was excellent and I wish this concept would return.

Hold on a minute...the Chrysler Pacifica honestly was one of the best rental cars we used to get. Comfy and stable if you got the all wheel drive one. The Intrepid was a hoot of a rental car, the one at the Avis we used to go to had the 3.5 version and damn that thing moved

We hired a brand new Dodge Intrepid in 2001 when we went to Florida. I think it had the 3.5 V6 in it and could shift

It's Mopar or no car. I own a 2004 Chrysler 300m Special with the 3.5L👍👍

I love my "dirty sweatshirt" car, haha! Your nostalgia for this vehicle directly reflects mine for my 2003 3.5L SXT. It's my first car, and for its age, flaws, and the frequent "rust bucket" comments thrown its way, it's been good to me. Fuel inefficient? Absolutely. Tedious to park? You betcha. Currently in the shop for an intake manifold issue? *Sigh.* Yes... and I'm footing the bill for it. But it's because I really do love that car that I'm willing to help it out. It *is* a time capsule to very different times in American history - in many ways, gentler and simpler times - with its CD slot, long and conspicuous antenna, weak halogen headlights, distinctive "cab forward" body style, and total dearth of any modern instruments and technology. There's no entertainment console or built-in GPS in this thing! I admire its freedom and simplicity. I love that it's still going strong after 21 years on the road (hopefully, if my engine block gets cleaned up). And I love that it is - for the time being - actively defying the extinction that has befallen so many others of its kind. My big, clunky plastic dinosaur. 😊 Even if it dies tomorrow, I will always love my Dodge Intrepid.

Dang, this video was so good. So wholesome, and I really enjoyed it from start to finish :D

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and to me this 2nd generation of Intrepid not only not ugly, but it is a daringly beautiful design. The weak point to this model is the infamous 2.7 l engine, which was prone to build up of oil sludge, which ultimately caused internal damage. The good thing is that this particular example has only 32 thousand mile, so it is good for another hundred thousand or so. So this car is definitely a time capsule, and a charming one at that.

I love the car! For all the reasons you mention.

Thanks for the nostalgia trip. My family rented a red Intrepid just like this on a weeklong trip to Orlando and Cocoa Beach as a kid in 1999, so I feel the same way about these cars as you do. In my head, I associate the song “3AM” by Matchbox Twenty with this car. And of course, the Chrysler “parts bin” interior. My mom had a 2005 Grand Caravan for years and it had the same radio, steering wheel, gauges, and buttons. Chrysler and Dodge had a whole theme of long oval-shaped elements throughout their interiors, and that radio was the centerpiece of the theme.

I had an 03 sxt with the 3.5 it was spacious , comfortable and badass. I had a serious sound system in there . Love the white gauges

@shootingcars Good review. Keep it up!

There’s a rusted first generation one in my complex. Great video!

Intrepid was an aircraft carrier, not a battleship. Intrepid is a word with a definition what was used for the aircraft carrier. Brave, daring, and courageous are synonyms. The word was used to name the car. The name used for the aircraft carrier is merely a coincidence. My 2004 Intrepid has 132K miles. The only reason I keep it is that it's paid for and can be kept running with occasional use of various "Stop Leak" products. When the car was new, the engine sounded like a turbine jet whine. After a few years of that, I had the car in the dealer service station for another issue. The mechanic recognized and informed me that the belt tensioner pulley was making that noise. After correcting that issue, the engine sounded like the internal combustion v-6 that it is. I've always wished I could get that whine back. It wasn't causing any problem.

@jeromebarry1741

2 жыл бұрын

I am visiting the video again to say that my Intrepid is in my garage with the engine partially disassembled. A month ago it made a distressing noise and died. I have a full time job so the work on the engine is part time and weekend duty. Here is what I have proven so far. The water pump at 133,000 miles is in good condition. There is no unintended movement of the sprocket. The timing chain seems to be in tension. There is zero sludge anywhere. A decade of synthetic oil has done it well. The pistons have carbon buildup on top. I'll address that after I get it rebuilt. The crankshaft bearing caps do not move when I attempt to jiggle them. The car briefly had a low oil condition a year ago, but no evidence of bearing damage has appeared. What else? The coolant system leaked a few years ago and now I am going to replace the radiator, thermostat, radiator cap, and top and bottom radiator hoses. All of those are off the system. My next operation on it will be to flush out all the old coolant before I remove the water pump. Having satisfied myself that the crank bearings are good, I'll put a new gasket on that and button it back up after I remove the water pump. While I've got it disassembled, I'll also replace the oil pump and timing chain assembly, even the DOHC chains. It fairly sucks that I've found no evidence of the terrible noise or the engine stoppage. There is just nothing else to do but replace the likely suspects and see if I get it right. I'll come back in a few months to tell you how my project turns out.

@jeromebarry1741

2 жыл бұрын

Oh, by the way, if you ever want to remove the thermostat, the way to do it is to first remove the various things before you can remove the alternator, then remove the alternator and remove the alternator bracket. The thermostat becomes accessible.

I read too much. The Dodge Intrepid dates back to before the Chrysler/AMC merger. It is based on the Eagle Premiere that started development with Renault/AMC in 1982. That car was released in 1987 as the 1988 Eagle Premiere. That car was used as the bases for the LH architecture which begat the the Dodge Intrepid.

What I used to tell my street racing friends: don't feel bad if you get pulled over for racing, you really need to feel bad when you get pulled over by a Dodge Intrepid police car that you CAN'T lose. 😂😅 Best handling for a car of it's size and the right engine and transmission made one hellova beast.

Well, you may feel that the looks of this Intrepid is ugly, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder! I currently own and Bought brand new a 2002 Dodge Intrepid SE similar to your test vehicle except for the color, and I couldn't be any happier with it! In the past I have owned a Buick Park Ave. a Lincoln Town Car, a Cadillac Sedan de Ville and in my opinion, my Intrepid has outshined them all!!! It has never given me an ounce of trouble, has never left me stranded on the side of the road and still looks very much like it did when I brought it home from the dealer!!! It has the optional decklid spoiler and also the wood veneer inlays on the dash, console, and door panels which in my opinion, set it off from the others like it! I have LOVED this car from the beginning and will continue to do so until I'm no longer on earth! I've looked at some of the new trash that they are currently selling on the auto market and I wouldn't give up my Intrepid for any of them! They're all JUNK!!! You're entitled to your opinion, that's true, but it isn't mine and never will be!!!!

My mom had a 02 SE. Was my first car, but I only received it due to the transmission going out and mom bought a new car. I drove it until it wouldn't shift anymore. Sold it for $1000 with 76,000 miles. Kind of a shame the reliability of them. Ironically I now have a 2001 Sebring with the same engine transmission combo. It's being sold at 69,000 miles.... For transmission problems. Leaks like a siv.

This video honestly made me cry

The ship Intrepid is not a battleship it is an aircraft carrier and the Dodge intrepid shares that they are both are BIG, all-american, and the verb intrepid meaning "brave, being unafraid to go new places" is also fitting for this car . It implies a sense of solidity, safety, bravery and patriotism. And the name Dodge Intrepid comes from the previous design from the mid-90s, so 9/11 2001 had absolutely nothing to do with the name.

My dad had a silver 04 with the 3.5 and the 4 speed in it. Bought it from a buy here pay here place in Detroit for 1,200 bucks. I learned to drive in it at 16 and it was my "first car" to run around with on the weekends when my dad wasn't working. It wasn't fast but it was quick from a red light with that 4 speed if you could power brake it just right. He ran that car into the ground and cylinder #3 decided it didn't want its rod anymore. She died how she lived. In the left lane of I75 at full throttle. I've yet to find a sedan with back seats that big and roomy. Miss that thing and I wish I could find one in decent shape with low miles

I love the intrepids but my nostalgia for them comes from their NASCAR body from 01-03

In 2005 I was given a 1997 Intrepid with the 3.3. It had 157,000 miles and only 1st and second gear worked. I drove it for almost a year like that! No interstate, but I drove a long country road to work every day. It would be screaming at like 4,800 rpms at 55 mph the whole way. I did have to put a junkyard radiator in it once, but I never did anything to it otherwise. I sold it for $500 when I didn't need it anymore.

@nickprioletti7221

6 ай бұрын

I also had always thought the 1st gen front end looked cool since the first time I saw one in 94 at a Virginia Beach auto show. I took the big brochure booklet they had for it.

I love the look of the intrepid (maybe I’m bias because I own one) the only cosmetic feature I don’t love is the front bumper

I feel the same way about my grandma’s 2004 Honda Accord V6

It’s a great looking car

I had a 2001 Intrepid SE with the 2.7L engine. Never had a sludge problem. The main issue with the 2.7L engine is that the water pump was located inside the front engine cover so if it started leaking, coolant would start mixing with the engine oil. Mine stated leaking around 91k miles but i caught it right away and no damage was done. Only major issue I had the whole time I owned it. Traded it in with 107k and it ran like a champ. On the interstate keeping it under 70 mph I could get 31 mpg. Also one of the most comfortable cars I've owned. I disagree with the reviewer about the handling. It handled like a compact car. Handled better than many other cars in it's size and price range.

The biggest problem with the 2.7 liter engine in the Intrepids was the internal water pump that almost always ended up leaking some coolant and contaminating the engine oil. You had to always keep checking the oil dipstick for water bubbles that were an indicator of contamination. The other major issue was that the cars were not easy to work on. A lot of mechanics hated working on them. That was what ruined the Intrepid brand. Other than that the cars were great cars and I owned 2 of them both ES models with 3.2 liter engines.

They will last if taken care of . My 2002 with the 2.7 has 245.000 miles and it is still running fine.

@ricardoarballo5376

3 жыл бұрын

Is that true that at around 40k Miles or something, the timing chain inside water pump mechanism must be replaced? To prevent Oil Sludge into the engine?

@Vex-zz7br

3 жыл бұрын

@@ricardoarballo5376 yes from 40k-60k, I have an intrepid with the 3.5 but a stratus with the 2.7 and I can confirm.

@Vex-zz7br

3 жыл бұрын

@@ricardoarballo5376 also suggest replacing the waterpump too at the same variable

@ricardoarballo5376

3 жыл бұрын

@@Vex-zz7br exactly. Replacing timing chain and water pump at the same interval.

@angelmaldonado5657

Жыл бұрын

I’m getting offered for a clean title one of these for 2.7k should I take it?

HAH! My Chrysler Cirrus did that thing with the auto window. For some reason, when you replaced the battery, you had to re-teach the auto window. All you had to do was hold it down and keep holding for 5 seconds after it stopped. Stupid Chrysler. And older Hondas (my Accord did basically the same thing).

I believe this car was called the intrepid because the car was huge! I mean look at that side profile! Damm!!!!

@80GP400

3 ай бұрын

Yeah I call mine a Tank,

I love this Intrepid, why? Because this is old-school cars from late 90s and early 00s. Now I don't see anymore.

My folks had a 2002. I learned to drive in it. Then later on my sister got into a accident with it and it was totaled. I owned a 99 Chrysler Concorde it was nice

I like this car, I even like the "fishy" look, that my Peugeot 307 has too (ending as hatchback of cause) And this car remembers me of NCIS Season 1 and 2. The seasons with Kate

I still have mine 😊

The lack of rear seat headrests makes this car dangerous for rear seat passengers.

I had one, I did love it!!! I wash i still had it!!!

On one right now. 2004 2.7. The only problem is that it's burning lots of oil and it's stinky. But I don't mind paying for an overhaul just to give this car a new birth.

My dad had one of these when I was little. This took me down memory lane. It didn’t last very long but it looked nice for its time.

Is it the same thing with the Chrysler Intrepid 2004 ?

Drivers window is auto Camera : zooms in the window Love that part 👍👍👍👍😂😂😂😂

The engine is longitudinal???

wish i still had it!!

I like the look

My neighbors had one and their disgruntled daughter kept smashing it with a hammer LOL

@darthdarthbinkss

3 жыл бұрын

Jesus

@Zaaf2003

3 жыл бұрын

Why? Just Why?!

They were coo cars in my town back then.

This was the first car that was designed on a computer lol ours came with a video brochure 😅

Especially if thats a 2.7 owner should use synthetic for sure, otherwise it will have oil sludge issues.

@ricardoarballo5376

3 жыл бұрын

I didn't know that. Oh

@OhPhuckYou

Жыл бұрын

Also need to keep up on the PCV valve. New water pump between 80-100K and she should survive. I've seen a few high mileage 2.7's.

I almost never see these things on the road anymore. And when I do see them, they’re never that clean.

Funny, to me the only good thing about Chrysler’s LH cars (especially the first gen) was, and still is, the looks😅 The cab never looked very “forward” to me, but the wedge shape somehow seems to accentuate how long, low, and wide the car looks… at least to my eyes.

Wasn't the 2.7 the bad engine to get in this car? If so, then that makes this example even more of a survivor. It's also nice to see another Hot Pursuit 2 enjoyer out there. You can't talk about nostalgia in relation to the Dodge Intrepid without mentioning the promotional General Mills cereal boxes from 2001. Not only did you get a free NASCAR diecast in each box, which simply doesn't happen anymore, but the boxes themselves had a lot of eye candy for a 4 1/2 year old kid who was already into cars and racing to consume. On the back of each box was one of those iconic old Dodge ads typical of the mid-90s through the turn of the millennium displaying their lineup of vehicles in red on a white background. Ironically, I think the Intrepid is my least favorite model out of the seven pictured in this particular ad that adorned the cereal boxes. I remember picking out the Stratus coupe as my favorite when I was young, as well as its predecessor the Avenger in the older ads I would see in old magazines.

@roodick85

4 ай бұрын

It was the oil they used back then that killed those engines. Just had to use better quality oil and they'll run forever

Игры на ковре СИЛА молодость

You think this car is ugly?!?... well traditionally by definition an opinion cannot be right or wrong... though mine are of course ALWAYS correct.😜 All joking aside, I recommend you take a good look at the K cars, especially the Dodge Dynasty or the Chrysler K based limoseum to help you appreciate what a breath of fresh air these cars were. The styling was inspired by a Lamborghini concept car and it clearly carried some styling cues from the Viper. I will agree the 2.7l is a lazy dog of an engine in the LH cars and it is understandable that given its size and buzzy nature that getting it confused with a I4 is understandable. The 3.3l was a much better base engine for the LH cars from the 1st. Having witnessed these cars come out along with it's competitors, the idea of these cars coming with a I4 would have been a strange concept as both similar sized cars like the Bonneville and smaller cars like the Taurus all came with standard V6 engines from both Ford and GM. The 2.4l I4 would have been very slow in these given the acceleration time for the lighter Stratus was slower than the Intrepid with a 2.7l V6. The 3.5 on the other hand is a completely different experience and makes these cars fun. You should try testing one sometime. I also lament the loss of these wonderful seats. As good as these are, the ones on the LHS and 300M are even better. I appreciate it that you discuss this detail as traditional auto reviewers only care about tons of bolstering, gimmicky things and nothing about comfort.

I had a 1998 intrepid from 2004 to 2008, can't keep it anymore cause everything broke. Lol

I had nfs hp2 for the GameCube, but still, good memories. Want a dose of nfs nostalgia? Look up "brake stand" by the humble brothers

the year I was born

I was going to buy one of these atrocities

I know where that was filmed. Used to live about five minutes from there

Also did you ever see the Dodge Charger Concept car. If not pl it up on you tub. It will blow your mind. They said that they were planing on bring it back in 2022

Cash 4 clunkers would not have taken this as the MPG is superb

Me somehow putting a hellcat engine in it and taking its supercharger and putting it tin the intrepid to

My first car 🥹

You don't see these on the road anymore

@bill6872

8 ай бұрын

I just acquired my mom's 2001 intrepid and noticed while driving it, I must be driving the only one in my area. Actually a pretty cool feeling. I do want to buy everything to do a water pump replacement soon. I check the oil a couple times a day so hopefully I will catch any water pump failure soon enough. I really like driving it. So comfortable.

@EmmysCoolVids123

8 ай бұрын

@bill6872 My dad had a '97 intrepid for about 17 years. It was comfy, but in the end, it gave out.

If I had one I would paint it blue and be myself Claude from gta 3 in as kuruma

Idk i think this car looks badass for 4 door car standard

The body style was way ahead of its time. it can pass for a 2015 car

With the 2.7, you only have about 20k more miles before the engine blows.

@80GP400

3 ай бұрын

I didnt know that ,😄 I better sell mine ASP.

Красивая машина.

yeah I think 1993 Dodge intrepid a lot better now I maybe going back some ways hahaha 😆

Thing is, in the mid 90s when the first gen Intrepid, 300M, and Concorde were introduced, they were very revolutionary for the time, with cab-forward and all. They were just under-engineered and left no further development dollars for generation two once Mercedes pillaged Chrysler for of all their $$$ in the "merger of equals". To make this review complete, I think there needs to be a touch of history here, rather than just sat Dodge built a lousy product.

*Rages at window*