Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Good, until... - 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue
  By Augustine - August 5 - 10:00 am

  I bought this car with 36,000 miles 7 years ago and it lasted 100,000 miles. Its got its share of minor issues, like all windows had to have the regulator replaced as well as the crankshaft sensor, which seem to be the par for the course. The interior was a victim of its poor quality in materials and design early on, like the dash lip above the central vents raising and the shifter and door switches getting loose. The leather seats were only thinly upholstered and the drivers seat shows more use. The exterior, other than supplier-painted parts, held up fairly well. Since it was involved in an accident which damaged its front-end, it developed recurring cooling issues, unfortunately.

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  Intrigued - no longer - 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue
  By aileron - June 17 - 2:00 am

  The 3.5 twin cam engine is the best feature of the car. The transmission, at 75000 miles, is becoming "unsure of itself". Fit and finish are not good. Interior layout is OK. Service reliability has been subpar for a car that lists for over 26 grand. Fog lights are ridiculous - lousy design - bulbs dont last and cost a fortune at 10-14 dollars each. The assemblies fill up with water and list for 113 dollars each. The headlight assys are little better as the lenses fog over (crazing) and condensation always forms inside the light assemblies. Im afraid to even inquire the price. Ill go Japanese next time.

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  Not Intrigued - 2000 GLS - 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue
  By Intrigued_not - April 17 - 2:00 am

  Transmission out at 52k miles, $1800 to rebuild at private shop, not dealer. Front brakes uneven, right front locks up frequently. Alternator needs replaced at 61k, putting out only 10 amps ($225 new w/ exchange), but luckily have found two salvage yards that claim they have one for $50 and $75, but install is 3 hours and looks difficult.

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  Love it! - 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue
  By Intrigue in AZ - March 22 - 1:10 pm

  Ive had my 2K Intrigue for almost a year now. I purchased it with just under 30K miles and it now has just over 40K. I have not had a single problem. The car is great to drive, good acceleration and handling. I recently took it on a road trip to LA from Phoenix and it was a dream to entire trip; had the cruise control set at nearly 100mph and it was still under 3000rpm.

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  Smooth Ride - 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue
  By steel - September 29 - 10:00 am

  Like most GM cars, it is either a great car or a POS. I have read the other reviews, and have one common problem, headlights dim for no reason. I havent taken the vehicle in for the headlights as it really isnt a big deal to me. Overall, it is the best car that I have owned. Lots of power and a very smooth ride. FYI, I installed an aftermarket stereo system, the stereo that came with the car was cheap. I have the aluminum V6 engine, and it has run perfectly. No repairs to date, only oil and filter changes.

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  Kinda Noisy - 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue
  By n8 - May 9 - 6:26 am

  Ive driven this car for about 2½ years. Over all the car has some good features: peppy engine, roomy, and a smooth ride. On the flip side, the engine is very noisy at times I cant even here the music. Ive had it in the shop a couple of times (fuel sensor, and something to do with the injectors), but all covered under warrenty. For some reason the clock on the CD player keeps resetting itself...

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  Oldsmobile Intrigue - 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue
  By acheese2002 - February 28 - 7:03 pm

  I love the car but Im having a problem with the chrome plated rims leaking causing a headache. I got this from a Chrysler dealer with a warranty and am glad that I have it. It covered the oil pan leak and faulty the control arm. I never had it stall though. Its steering is very smooth. Once I find a solution to my leaking rims that doesnt cost $1,000 to fix I will be able to relax. Other than that, the gas mileage is poor. I dont know if its my car, but I use almost a 1/4 tank a day, driving less than 100 miles. I would go with a newer car but this is a great car for the price.

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  Long lasting car and still looks good. - 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue
  By Mark Glanemann - January 8 - 10:06 am

  I bought this car new. The first month I had it the transmission messed up but a new one was put in. Factory defect. 160,000 miles later the tranny went out. Just had a new one put in and shifts like when I first bought it. That is the only major problem I had but that is normal wear and tear. I bought the car when I was 21 so of course I drove like a fool and beat it up a little. But 9 years later I still have the car and it runs great. It does burn some oil if I go on long trips. I think I can make this car last 200k+ and from other reviews it looks like these cars can last that longer then that and then some. Have some rust forming on the bottom doors, but can live with that.

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  A decent car if you buy a cheap used one - 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue
  By someone behind you - June 5 - 2:00 am

  Could have been a great car if Oldsmobile would have stayed around. Steering is sort of strange, I feel pulses when I turn, it is not very smooth. Dont know if this a problem with all of them. Power and fuel econ. are very good for its size. Seats on the GX are uncomfortable. Transmission is not the greatest, hesitates when you accelerate at higher speeds, like its hunting for gears.

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  Dont Walk, Run Away! - 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue
  By Dissatisfied Owner - October 31 - 11:46 pm

  This car is a bad idea. We should have known better when it needed new power window motors before we drove off the used car lot. Flasher problems (turn signals work when they want)this is a problem for most year Intrigues; power window failure all around recently and got me robbed at Walmart due to a falling rear window; problems with cracks in original coolant tanks; a/c controls - cools when it wants and my blower on any setting below high went out; suspension probs; harmonic balancer flew off engine; general electrical garbage (ie: shorted out a few phone chargers along with fuses); cheap quality parts on interior such as moulding around floor. I could go on. Im lucky Dad is a mechanic.