Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Loved this car - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue
  By Intrigue fan - May 19 - 1:20 am

  I bought this car used in 2004, w/45,000 miles. I was used to buying foreign, and remember test driving this when it was new. It was designed to compete with foreign cars, handling and design. Also the 3800 Series II was a temp till the engine they planned for the car was finished. I must say I LOVED THIS CAR from the day I bought it, till I sold it, and wish hadnt. The handling was great, and very similar to foreign. Gas mileage was remarkably good for a 3.8 engine. This engine blows the replacement 3.5 engine (later yrs) away. Much smoother and quieter shifting and ride. Great room, great design. I only wish they still made them. My A/C went too. Otherwise reliable, except normal wear.

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  Beware of the Intrigue! - 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue
  By Josh - May 12 - 5:50 am

  This car is a nightmare, a money pit! The engine knock 3.5 litre aluminum motor is a piece of junk. It is a non-rebuildable motor and the GM replacement costs $4,500! I have been experiencing iIncurable front-end vibrations, an uncomfortable interior (the armrests are from hell), horrible gas mileage, an uncooperative climate control system, and a painful sounding stereo. It had power when I first bought it, but now it is a dog. It burns dirty, there is always soot on exhaust tips. It is probably losing compression. At least it looks nice. Please, if you are thinking about buying this car...RUN! Run the other way and dont look back!

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  Oldsmobile Rocket Intrigue - 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue
  By >BaDSeY< - May 4 - 10:00 am

  The Oldsmobile 3.5L V6 (Wards 10 best engines 1999) paired with the electronic automatic tranny is exceptional. Underrated at 215Hp more like 240-250HP. People have been having alternator short problems with the lights dimming on the Intrigue. My flasher unit is intermittently faulty, but this is a previous known condition with the Grand Am etc. When the windshield wipers are turned off the blades are vertical so I keep them on the lowest setting at all times 18sec. GM made/contracted some electrical components with shoddy solder joints (flasher unit, wiper relay).

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  I love my Intrigue! - 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue
  By JC - April 6 - 10:00 am

  I am the original owner of this car and have put 126k miles on it. It has sat out in Chicago weather for 8/10 years and has only small exterior damage/rust. I was considering a new car, but only because of minor inconveniences including broken gas door release button, loose dash and air conditioning that just gave out this summer. After reading these reviews, I think Ill just make the repairs! I love my car and after test driving about a dozen new, have yet to find a car that will surpass my beautiful Intrigue. Sure, shes getting up there in age and showing a few age spots, but she runs great and I have NEVER had a problem with this car!

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  Nice Car - 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue
  By Dan - January 21 - 10:56 pm

  This vehicle is a very nice vehicle. It is great for long commutes because the gas mileage is so great. It is perfect for college students because of the gas mileage and strength.

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  Proof of GMs constant failures - 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue
  By Paul - January 7 - 7:13 pm

  Purchased this vehicle used with 13900 miles on it, today it has 111K miles. Since day one this vehicle was a problem!! Within 24hrs of purchase it ditched me on a major intersection (trans failure). Here are the bits and pieces replaced: Transmission, Tie rods, steering system, A/C compressor, All pwr windows, Cam sensor, Alternator, Crank sensor, control arms, Stereo and speakers, pwr window switches (x3), coolant reservoir, idler pulleys(x2), climate control, valve cover seals, blower motor and blower motor resistor(rusted), air vent covers (cheap plastic), door panels, starter.This vehicle has cost me more in repairs than any vehicle I owned! I currently have a 94 Camry v6 240k gr8car

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  Fun to Drive and ASTOUNDING Reliability - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue
  By Steve - December 27 - 3:56 pm

  We bought this car new and have been absolutely ecstatic with our purchase ever since. The car is very comfortable, handles well, is fun to drive, seats 5 comfortably, and has been surprisingly reliable. With 115,000 miles on it since purchased in 11/1997, we have had to perform a grand total of 2 (two) repairs other than routine maintenance. The starter had to be replaced at around 60,000 miles and at 110,000, the automatic headlight sensor was replaced. The fuel-door release button popped off a few years ago and was never found (fortunately I can stick my pinky in and trigger the release), and the electric window control panel on the armrest has been loose almost since new.

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  2001 olds - 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue
  By Zimmer59 - December 7 - 10:00 am

  Only negative is interior noise

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  OldmoJOKE - 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue
  By idiots - November 25 - 2:57 pm

  Whoever came up with the vehicle assembly on this car should be punched square in the pants. No matter what you need to get to on the car, theres something in the way. I have to fix something in it at least every two weeks. The struts have gone out twice since i got it 3 years ago. All in all, I would suggest staying as far away as possible.

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  Disappointing - 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue
  By mikey73 - November 5 - 2:00 am

  The 3800 engine was great. GM should learn the saying- if it aint broke, dont fix it. The new 3.5 engine is weak spirited, makes the car a big mush. Very disappointed.