Of all these guests that view the Intrepid forum, along with all the other members on the site with Intrepids, lets hear about your Intrepid!! There are still millions of these beasts on the road, so post away, describe your 'Trep..
As for me, Ive got a 1998 Dodge Intrepid SE. It started as a base model with a 2.7, which I bought with a blown motor. I have since converted it to a 3.2, done a full custom re-paint (check out my garage for pics), and am slowly adding mods as time (and money) permits. The most recent mods, 18" Charger wheels, and 300M special sway bars. Ive got much more planned for it-- autostick, OTIS, and an ES front bumper w/fogs. This car has become a great hobby for me, and I plan to drive her into the ground, and fix it up again.
Many think of the Intrepid as a regular run-of-the-mill sedan, but it is much more than that.
m3xm2
07-03-2007, 11:43 AM
I think of it as a pretty awesome run of the mill sedan, with loads of potential. Some look and drive pretty standard, but some are super sweet rides.
Mine, is pretty standard, and will never be anything but. Does not mean I do not love it though. The Intrepid rocks!
Mine:
2001 Intrepid SE
2.7l V6
165,000 Km (102,000 miles) and running good.
No add ons, no tweaks, no customization, nothing special or unique.
Just a damn fine ride.
Mr.Dodge
07-03-2007, 01:05 PM
well i got mine in 00 with only 7 miles on it. so far ive done exhaust stereo 20 in rims 1.8 drop cai and some upgrades that didnt come with the car.its a 00 3.2 and still running strong
Crossroads
07-06-2007, 12:41 PM
Mine is a 2004SE. came with the fog lights
upgrades are:
auto headlights
spoiler
focus bug guard
K&N drop in filter
Infinity system: 7 speakers 240 wat amp, 4 cd changer and RDS tape/cd player.
rear sway bar
concorde 15 spoke wheels,
300M leather/power/heated seats.
leather steering wheel with stereo controls
leather wrapped shifter.
LHS indiglo guages.
tinted windows
300M exhaust
lighted visors
auto dim rear view mirror.
began its life as a SE but keeps evolving...... :crazy:
theshooter
07-07-2007, 03:08 PM
You can go visit the Intrepid gallery and see my "run of the mill - NOT!" Intrepid GEN2 version - it is a replica of Bill Elliott/Kasey Kahne #9 car from 2001 - only 2450 miles on it... SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET car...
theshooter
07-07-2007, 03:09 PM
GO TO rides . webshots . com / album / 559723914MxDnJF
TAKE OUT THE SPACES beginning with the word rides and you can see the photos of the car...
Mt Twigbert
07-22-2007, 08:04 AM
I've got a 99 w/ the 3.2.. I've got 125,000k on it and it runs strong.. I use it as a daily driver and try to keep it looking good but over the years its gotten some battle scars.. I truly love the car.. I've owned this one for about 6 years and I still enjoy driving it.. I can't say I've had that feeling about any other car before.. The interior is super and the exterior feels sporty but yet classy..
When or if this thing ever dies I will be looking for another one w/ low miles.. Maybe I can find one that was stored somewhere..
thetrance
08-01-2007, 10:44 PM
2000 3.2 with every single option availble except leather. havent done anything major other than the sound system upgrade and the regular maintenance :D
sekeraksm
08-03-2007, 06:15 PM
1999, 3.2, 178200 miles, leather, 1 fog lamp, 2 working windows, oe tranny with regular atf in it. Replaced stuff over 3 years: 2 radiators, 2 thermostats, ac compressor, rear brake line, a fan, and a fan motor.
Kimura
08-10-2007, 01:31 AM
I've got a blue 2000 Dodge Intrepid ES with the 2.7L an no fog lights, cloth interior but upgraded sound system, power driver's seat. Black upper dash and light gray lower dash.
It's got 187K miles on the original drivetrain, and while I have concerns of teh engine's remaining life, rest assured that a 3.5 is in it's future. For now I enjoy it as it is, taking good care of it and loving every moment behind the wheel.
Like I said, I want to put a 3.5 in it someday, as well as a set of 18 inch 5-spoke or double 5-spoke wheels...,maybe upgrade the brakes to larger cross-drill discs if that can be done.
This car is going to be with em for a long, long time.
Been an Intrepid owner (2004 SE) for about a year now.
Love the car.
Mods
Debadged (what I want off)
EVIC 300M Chrome interior handles
ES Momentum Chrome 16" OEM rims
Kenwood 4032 HU
30 G Ipod w/Interface
LED Interior Lights
Led Gaude lights
2 / JL AUDIO 12" subwoofers
JL Audio 250/1 Monoblock Amplifier
Infinity Reference 6020cs 6-1/2"/6-3/4" 2-way Component (front)
Infinity Reference 6010cs 6-1/2"/6-3/4" 2-way Component (rear)
Second Skin Damplifier Sound deadening (complete)
California Dream spoiler
NightShaded Tails
Pheonix Gold 800 watt 4 ch amp
Mobil 1 5w-30
Underbody Lights
Looking forward to surfing these boards more in the future!
tigerwithn
08-14-2007, 07:45 PM
Hello my name is Tiger and I am the proud owner of "Poison" a 2001 Dodge Intrepid ES. What started out life as a family vehicle has transgressed into a truly custom car.
2001 Intrepid ES "Poison" Modz list-
Interior:
* 300M speedometer cluster.
* 300M Special Light Taupe seats with power, heat and memory.
* Tinted windows.
* Added an auto dim rear view mirror
* added automatic headlight switch and
sun sensor.
* RB1 Navigation unit.
* Mopar DVD player.
* 14" drop down LCD screen.
* Bose Tweeters in pods.
* Bose 6 1/2"s front stage.
* Pioneer 4-way 6x9's rear stage.
* Added an EVIC
* Installed 300M lighted visors with pull-outs.
* Added steering wheel controls.
* Profit mount with cellular/IPOD holder
Exterior:
* Correct ES bumper.
* Added a Factory style RT wing.
* Black Diamond headlights.
* Silverstar low beams.
* Silverstar H3 fog lights.
* Fog lights modded for additional light output.
* Debadged.
* Ding guards removed for a smoother appearance.
* Trunk locked shaved
* Custom paint 90 Infinity Burgundy over 04 Dodge Bright Silver Metallic with
metal flakes for the added sparkle.
* Custom painted rear tails
* Custom two tone 3rd brake light which displays: " Poison "
* Cowl custom painted Burgundy.
* 20" Helo Poison Rims sitting on Nitto 255/ZR35 20 tires.
Performance:
* JoeKD/K&N custom Cold Air Intake.
* Cross drilled and slotted I rotors all
around R/T style up front.
* Quiet stop ceramic brakes all around.
* Mobil 1 all synthetic oil.
* 300M rear sway Bar.
Security:
* Security- Viper 600 ESP w/remote start.
Future Mods:
* Custom painted intake (color matched, currently awaiting paint)
Laurie56
08-20-2007, 05:57 AM
My son recently purchased a preowned 2004 Intrepid SE (2.7 liter) for his daily driving to work car as a County Park Ranger. Bought from a local (Parker, Az) Chevy dealership, the Intrepid was originally part of a Rental Car fleet in Denver, Colorado. So he is the second owner.
Had 78,988 miles on the odometer and the Carfax report was excellent.
Has been kept in excellent shape with some SE/ES optionals the rental company ordered and had installed for it.
Silver w/ Slate Grey interior
AM/FM with CD player
Trip "computer (?)"/odometer
Controls on steering wheel
Tinted side/rear windows
A/C
Dual airbags
Cruise control
Keyless entry
Power windows, doors, mirrors, seats, doorlocks
Foglights (although, in the desert here.... will see very little "fog")
Double Star hubcaps
I believe it comes with anti lock brakes as well.
Very smooth ride and quiet. Very stylish (he has gotten a number of "WoW" complements) .
More importantly, he is very happy with it's highway mileage (28 mpg.) as a "large sedan" compared to his previous vehicle.
flying dutchman
08-22-2007, 09:16 AM
Here's our 2000 ES that we bought brand new. It has app 190,000 kms and has been the wife's daily driver. It is basically stock with all the ES power options, auto-stick, premium stereo, rear spoiler. I have also read all the horror stories on the 2.7, but ours has had very few problems. No one ever mentions this, but the 2.7 in the ES was rated with more HP and different torque #'s. Maybe that's why it still runs good. Gets great gas mileage.
It has always been garaged, never been smoked in and gets regular service by me. Still has a good shine, no squeaks and rattles, and still a solid ride.
For a normal production line car, it has treated us well. Besides oil and tires, I had one repair that cost me $500 but that's it over all these years.
Now that our kids are gone, we were thinking of a new vehicle, but it's hard to get rid of something that's so reliable. And since they're not worth anything, we might have to drive it till the wheels fall off, but that might be for years.......lol
stratastic
08-27-2007, 12:26 AM
Im Nick i own a 1998 trep 2.7
well ive had mine for just about a year now
when i bought it, it had 103xxx on it, now has 119xxx
ive done many mods to it
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q165/stratastic/image.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q165/stratastic/HPIM0104.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q165/stratastic/DSCF0007.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q165/stratastic/HPIM0137.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q165/stratastic/DSCF0018.jpg
01Intrepid
09-04-2007, 09:15 AM
My name is Ron, and i use to own a 2001 SE (2.7L) which i purchased brand new back in 2000. It had only 6 miles on it when i pulled out of the lot.
Added a spoiler from spoilers4less and Chrome muffler tip
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/115000-115999/115100_38_full.jpg
LED Turn signals added to the OEM mirrors.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/115000-115999/115100_26_full.jpg
Some elite 17" chrome wheels
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/115000-115999/115100_6_full.jpg
An otis
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/115000-115999/115100_20_full.jpg
Pioneer CD deck and Boss dvd player
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/115000-115999/115100_28_full.jpg
Amp/Subwoofers that i won at Brigging rights 04 with a $1.00 raffle
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/115000-115999/115100_29_full.jpg
It was paid off in oct of 05!!!! Yes, no mre car payments for a while.....
As my luck would have it, in dec of 05 while it was parked, it got hit in the rear and totaled by a drunk driver.....
So now i'm the new owener of a 2001 Silver ES (3.2L) and this car has everything... Leather, sunroof, otis (soon to be evic) cd changer, radio wheel controls... The mods that i have done is upgraded to a pioneer cd deck with a pioneer 6 disc cd changer, Spoiler from my 01 SE, 17" tyfun black/w polished chrome lip, 12" subwoofers, LED turn signals added to the OEM side mirrors, K&N drop in fliter, and silver/gray painted front speaker grills........ More mods underway!!
This is a pic of the the day i purchased it back in jan of 06
Tyfun 17" wheels and LED turn signals added to OEM mirrors...
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h197/Ron0968/DSC00474.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h197/Ron0968/Image3.jpg
Sirius and Radar detector (beside review mirror)
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h197/Ron0968/insidecockpit.jpg
pioneer cd deck
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h197/Ron0968/CDASH.jpg
There's not much more that i'm going to do to this ES besides upgrade the subs and amp, and before the start of next summer i will have alittle painting done to the to offset the black wheels......
Crossroads
09-16-2007, 05:28 PM
Mine is a 2004SE. came with the fog lights
upgrades are:
auto headlights
spoiler
focus bug guard
K&N drop in filter
Infinity system: 7 speakers 240 wat amp, 4 cd changer and RDS tape/cd player.
rear sway bar
concorde 15 spoke wheels,
300M leather/power/heated seats.
leather steering wheel with stereo controls
leather wrapped shifter.
LHS indiglo guages.
tinted windows
300M exhaust
lighted visors
auto dim rear view mirror.
began its life as a SE but keeps evolving...... :crazy:
just added:
300M Special, guage cluster,dash, door panels, centre console with the carbon fibre inserts
now has the 11 speaker setup
Autostick!!! maybe the only 2004 with autostick.
1redhemi
10-28-2007, 11:20 PM
Mine (well, actually, it's my wifes) is a 98 ES, 3.2L with 87K and other than swapping the stock cassete/radio for a Pioneer CD player it's all stock. (she's funny that way) But I guess that's good because if she's happy with stock, that's more money for me to put into my new hemi Ram. :)
She traded her 95 Trep with 16K on it for the 98 when they rolled out Gen2 and I gotta agree with the people who said that the Intrepid is anything BUT a run of the mill sedan.
The only problems we've had are a warped brake rotor when it was new and worn inner tie rod bushings at about 70K. Also, it has recently developed a "bounce" that I tend to think is bad CV joints. :VHOT:
NOW she's wanting a 300. :whackit:
PhilT
11-04-2007, 09:17 PM
2001 SE. 2.7 with 200,700 miles (323,700 km). All original engine parts. Not a trophy car in the least. This thing is well used. Still gets 31.5 - 32 mpg during long steady cruises on the highway though.
Phil
Irish911
11-14-2007, 07:04 PM
Mine is a 1999 2.7L Intrepid with 170,000 miles, I use a synthetic blend oil.
Based upon some of the stories that I've read on here I consider myself lucky to reached 170,000 miles with only minor problems.
Replaced: Drivers door power window mechanism
Transmission speed sensor
Both radiator fans
Ignition switch (appears to be acting up again)
Flushed the block twice (had low oil pressure at idle indications)
Overall I've been really pleased and I hope to get a lot more miles.
PhilT
11-18-2007, 08:01 AM
Mine is a 1999 2.7L Intrepid with 170,000 miles, I use a synthetic blend oil.
Based upon some of the stories that I've read on here I consider myself lucky to reached 170,000 miles with only minor problems.
Replaced: Drivers door power window mechanism
Transmission speed sensor
Both radiator fans
Ignition switch (appears to be acting up again)
Flushed the block twice (had low oil pressure at idle indications)
Overall I've been really pleased and I hope to get a lot more miles.
Very Good !
The low oil pressure indication at idle ( oil light flicker) is most likely a faulty oil pressure sending unit. This is very common. There is a service bulletin that involves adding a so-called vent wire to the switch. Replace the switch and have the TSB done. I did, and many others have too.
MRDRE
01-23-2008, 06:06 PM
Have U Had Problems With Ur Tranny Not Going Into Park? Some0ne Told Me The Cable Might Have Been Stretched; Is That Possible?
Irish911
01-23-2008, 07:42 PM
I haven't encountered that problem, though I had a old dodge k car that frequently had that problem.
Mike
GetOutaDodge
02-19-2008, 04:30 PM
OK I just picked up an 01 Intrepid RT... it has black leather and is very clean. Just saw it in a local add and decided to give it a test drive!!! 20 minutes later I was the new owner! I have no history on it.
I am not sure what mods I am planning on doing, It will all come to me in time. Off hand I am thinking carbon fiber inserts, spoiler. I already installed my alpine head unit. Amp and subs may go in this weekend. Oh and it has 173K!!! Oh I am looking for some 06 Charger wheels. :D
I have a question regarding Charger wheels..I thought it would be a fitment issue due to different offsets but I've seen at least one Intrepid with them. Do they fit ok?
GetOutaDodge
02-19-2008, 09:45 PM
to be honest I am not sure of any issues as for fitment, I saw one guys intrepid on another forum with the charger wheels and he didn't mention having any issues as far as fitment. I have been meaning to IM him and ask if there were any issues.
Here is the car I seen... http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2126471
Daytrepper
02-16-2009, 12:39 AM
Re-opened! Not sure why this got closed, but continue with the roll call!
Country2011
02-19-2009, 10:02 PM
Ok so it's a Champagne colored 99' Intrepid with 2.7L V6, and a sound system. Until recently it was a very nice looking beautiful car, but a brother's girfriend and caved in rear passenger door later, we now have a "slightly" less pretty Intrepid. The surprising part is the milage- No I am not lying about the milage, I get looks from technicians every time I go to the parts shop- which is currently at about 208,000 miles. I bought it with a broken valve spring and 150,000 miles on it in May 2007, spent $142.56 to fix everything on it, and haven't had any problems since, other than corrosion on the battery. Bought it for $500 so my sound system actually cost more than the car did.
I have an 1800watt Kenwood Amp. with a JBL Cd player and a Pyle Performance 13.5in subwoofer. AND AGAIN I'M NOT LYING ABOUT THE MILAGE, it actually has over 200 thousand miles on it.
Daytrepper
02-19-2009, 11:59 PM
I have a question regarding Charger wheels..I thought it would be a fitment issue due to different offsets but I've seen at least one Intrepid with them. Do they fit ok?
They fit perfect, with the right size tires. I have them on my car. You need 245/45R18.
1999 3.2 autostick fully load every option,freaking love it had it since 02 and taking great care of it, one of the best american cars ever made !
Kimura
03-31-2009, 08:43 PM
How come you can't delete your own post?
Anyway I see there's thread to show photos of your Intrepid so I'm moving them there.
onecatnodog
04-06-2009, 11:23 AM
Newbie here and I have a 1999 slate blue Intrepid.. Has been a OK car until last month when the water pump failed 145,000 on the 2.7... Took out the head gaskets I think also as the pan had water in it.. My wife was driving it to work and she said it peged the gauge... I drained the coolant and changed the oil so I can move it around... Hope to do the 3.5 swap this summer as I have a extra 1999 Prowler engine and have been reading up on this site about it... Lots of info here to be had and willing to learn.. :gr_patrio John(onecatnodog)Collins
Intrep_Ed
04-20-2009, 12:01 AM
I'm here! :D
Daytrepper
04-21-2009, 12:41 AM
I'm here! :D
Welcome Ed!!! Good to see ya over here!
Kimura
04-21-2009, 12:53 AM
Hello!
hotwing
07-29-2009, 09:11 PM
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w154/dtp_graffitiboy/5136_113966622322_613367322_2859713.jpg
Dark Grey 1998 Intrepid ES autostick with a 3.2L from an '00
Car has 68k miles, engine has 30k
Mods:
Red Streetglow undercar kit
Red streetglow interior accents (under dash and in pocket)
Alpine R type 6 1/2" Speakers, Alpine S-type 6x9" speakers & alpine 4x250w amp
Pioneer Dehp7000bt headunit (bluetooth, ipod, XM sat radio, etc)
Black headliner & black and dark red interior panels
In the process of doing new fiberglass door panels & fiberglass subwoofer box
should have more pics up sooner or later
jpost3095
08-01-2009, 04:39 PM
i got a 98 that i bught with a blown 2.7 . i swapped it out for a 3.5 out of a 2000 had a few issues with her but love it anyways . it's basically stock but i am givin her a paint job this fall to a pearl red with gold accents . goin to do a dual exhaust on it and i want a spoiler on it . it's a work in progress n i wouldn't have it any other way
fubared8
09-29-2009, 04:40 PM
HI everyone!! i'm a proud owner of a pre-owned 2002 intrepid se 2.7 with 210000 km's on it..been changing the oil every 4000km with regular oil(was told it has too many km's on it to switch to synthetic)..so far had to put 4 o2 sensors, 2 belts, spark plugs(woking out the bugs)..other than that put a JVC deck and speakers(sounds great)..waiting to put some subs in after i get the car up to par..needs a few more parts(rotors, cv joints, ball joints, etc..)after that plan to put dual exhaust, cold air, and basically any and all performance upgrades as possible
It has 99,000 miles on it... is very clean and ran very good up until a few weeks ago. Apparently, the upon accelerating from a stop light very slowly, the car shut off and would not crank.
The local mechanic said the engine was seized. So it looks like I have to take the motor out. Fun, fun, fun. :) :cheerl:
Caramon
11-18-2009, 04:56 PM
got a 98 that was given to me by my parents with 15k miles on it. i now have 67k and looking to keeping it running for a long time. love the car.
Bruce!! Welcome, glad to see you around these here parts.
TrepCruzin
12-17-2009, 10:15 PM
Hey Dan....I guess your everywhere! I'm RJ and this is kinda funny.......I just needed four doors and a steering wheel and that is how I bought my 1st Chrysler made car. It was a 2000 Dodge Intrepid w/ 2.7l engine.....jsut a plain white boring 4 door sedan. It was only running on 5 cylinders and the check engine light was on.......that was the condition I bought it in Dec 2006......I didn't know anything about the 2.7 problems. So the handy mechanic I am I brought it home and 2 days later solved the problems on the car.....I was happy now. Then 3 weeks later my wifes car died for good not worth bring back to life........so that was the last time i got to driver my 2000 intrepid again as my wife just kinda took the key and that was the last i saw it until March of 2009. My wife got a new mini van and I findly got my Intrepid back.....of coarse with 3 kids and car seats in the backseat for almost 3 years....and the way she drives.....now the car was looking pretty sorry!!!!! it had this god awfal stinch coming from the back seat. I though maybe I'll trade it in for a new Charger......That wasn't in the budget so I decided well maybe I will just fix it up and keep it for a while.....THAT IS HOW THE PROJECT BEGAN AND MANY MODS LATER!!!!
Daytrepper
12-22-2009, 04:04 AM
Hey Dan....I guess your everywhere!
Haha, good to see you RJ. If it says Dodge, im usually not far away, lol. :rck:
