I Bought a 1993 Dodge Intrepid ES! (Video #2 of 2)
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- čas přidán 22. 10. 2023
- Second of two videos. This one is more in depth than the first one and shot in the daytime. The build date of this Intrepid was May of 1993. A real classic! Here is an article that was written about it on classiccars.com:
journal.classiccars.com/2023/... - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Does anyone have any maintenance tips? The previous owner changed the oil regularly and told me that he changed the coolant about five years ago. The transmission fluid has not been changed. It was always kept covered in a garage, was barely driven, and he kept meticulous care of it. It does not have the original battery. He kept it on a trickle charger. Yes, the car is 30 years old but it only has 15,000 miles on the odometer right now. I don’t know if I should take it to my local Dodge dealership and have them change any fluids or just leave it be. Any tips would be appreciated.
I would definitely still service the transmission fluid and filter . Just a pan drop . Mopar synthetic fluid and filter . Cost a little more but worth it all I run in mine . I live on east coast of canada so I get mine yearly protected by krown even tho I don’t drive it in the winter
@JDns-we4fwThank you for these tips! It’s not my daily driver. I always keep it in my garage and I only drive it to work one day a week, which is only four miles each way. Funny thing, I never use the automatic climate control in any car I’ve owned. I just don’t like it. Strangely, I have to have air blowing on my face or upper body area when I’m driving. The automatic mode in every car I’ve had blows air onto the floor and I don’t like that unless my feet are freezing. Anyway, I’m concerned about fluids. The previous owner changed the oil regularly, and changed the coolant about five years ago. The transmission fluid has never been changed. I don’t know if I should take it to the dealership and have them check all fluids and flush and replace any that need it. I certainly don’t want any water pump or transmission issues. It only has 15,400 miles on it now.
Transmission fluid and filter should be changed every 40,000 miles. Use only ATF+4 . Engine is a non interference design with a forged crank and deep skirted block. Very robust. Cam belt on ours ('96 New Yorker) broke at 82,000 miles , but not a big deal. Just replace it along with the water pump and tensioner and you're back on the road . Only big headache is the electronic HVAC control. When it goes out , you'll have to have it repaired. DO NOT send it to the guy in Van Nuys. He doesn't honor his "warranty " .
Go ahead and check the transmission fluid level using instructions in the owners manual. These are nimble, great handling cars. Yours is beautiful ! Hang on to it , they're becoming rare. Take it to a car show.
@@Jonathan-dq8hb thank you for the advice. I took it to my local Dodge dealer and paid them about $165 to inspect the entire vehicle. They recommended that I replace the timing belt and fuel pump, only due to the passage of time and not because the inspection revealed any issues. Also, I pointed out to them that the engine was making sort of a strange whistling noise while idling, and they told me that it was the serpentine belt, which should be replaced. I decided to only have them replace the serpentine belt, which did cure the whistling noise. They did not find any issues with the vehicle, and so as of now, I don’t plan to have any other maintenance done to it or parts replaced.
I love these type of stories, finding a car that was really loved and cared for.
I never thought I'd see a video about this car, specifically. I've never seen one not completely rusted out, and I grew up in the 90s. I've never seen one washed, ever, even when they came out.
Great car. Last year I found a 1993 Eagle Vision TSi with only 43k miles. Interior mint still smells new. Few minor scrapes on the exterior but it's a real crowd pleaser. If you have not already you should take it to your local cars & coffee and see what people say.
Wow! Did you end up buying it?
@@regalgs51 Yes. I did a full maintenance sweep on it. Timing belt water pump belts hoses all fluids. Such a fun car to drive.
@@PNWJMc
Is it the 3.5 engine?
That is so awesome The visions were so beautiful!
@regalgs51 You should do a video on your Vision! A thorough review video of the Vision doesn’t really exist, so you can be the first!
As I mentioned on the comment on your previous intrepid video, my mother's 1994 Chrysler concorde had the top end infinity sound system and to this day I've never heard any car have as good of a sounding stereo as that. I learned to drive did my driving test in that car.
Very cool! I wish I could hear it.
You could tell in his voice he was so excited to show us his dream car from when he was growing up, also I can't believe that a car as big as the Intrepid didn't come standard with air conditioning in the 90's
Man, that thing is awesome! I love the "regular" old cars that have been preserved. You rarely see them, but it's special when you do haha
Couldn't agree more!
That's amazing! I loved those when they came out (and the 2-dr Dodge Stealth). They were so futuristic and unlike anything else at the time. The Taurus started the trend (in America) of cars that were no longer boxy; we had no other options at the time. But when the Stealth and Intrepid came out, it took that concept to the next level! You paid a great price for that jewel! Good luck with it. (BTW-I'm a 57 yr old mechanical engineer-make sure you keep all the fluids fresh and flowing-drive it at least once a week for a half hour.-it'll go a long way to having this for a long time).
I absolutely love videos like this, with regular cars that are like time capsules, thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it!
That's awesome...love seeing these old 90s sedans kept in this kind of shape. Brings back memories for me. I had a white 96 sport and a burgundy 02 es. Both cars had the 3.5. Loved them.
Beautiful car..thanks for sharing.
The 3.5 had alot of power for the time.
Man im so jealous. That is probably the cleanest one left on earth. My grandma had a Dark green 95 ES with the same wheels
This is why I love CZcams. Awesome find man, would love for you to bring it to a cars and coffee and record some interactions. People would love this, I'm around your age and it reminds us all of our childhood!
That would be cool!
This is nostalgia for me. I had a Chrysler Concorde from the same generation. I loved that car. Handled well for a big front wheel drive sedan, while retained soft ride one would expect from big American cars.
Two months ago I found a 1986 Pontiac Fiero SE V6. with only 15,000 original ,miles. Bought the car, for $6500.00 it's all original. Only thing is the older couple that owned it kept it outside most of its life. Had the original tires, but they were dry rot and flat. Put some cheap tires on it and started right up and drove it home. Put about 3K into it, new suspension, fuel injectors, plugs wires etc. my mechanic said it was all original under hood, distributor etc. Got a binder full of papers. Title was clean showing the low miles. Paint on outside is faded bad, but the inside is mint, not faded at all and everything inside works. The husband bought the car as a birthday present for his wife in 1986, but she felt it was too low to the ground and bought a new Chevy cavalier that year as her daily driver. They decided to keep the car and drove it once in a while. Only thing left for me to do is send it down to macco for paint. It runs and drives like a new car. Love your intreped, I'm 51 and remember when those came out. They were known as the cab forward design.
Wow, that’s really cool! I hope you are loving that Fiero! That’s extremely low mileage for its age.
Great car! I have been an LH junkie since I saw my first one mid 1992 (1993MY). I am a New Yorker/LHS guy. I had a 1994 NYer (Red Metallic) in '94 (I was 23 yo, btw). Had a brand new Spruce Green LHS the following year. A brand new Black Nyer in 1996. The green '95 was with an ex. Traded the red one for the green. Broke up with her. Bought the black one. Later on (1998), I bought a Black '97 Vision Tsi. Since all the new cars, I have had several more LH's. In 2001, I bought a Wildberry 1995 LHS. Had a new 2001 White 300M along with the wildberry 95 in 2001, too. A friend gave me her parents 1994 Emerald Green LHS since I inspired them to buy it. They bought a new White 2005 300C and didn't need the LHS anymore. All that said (sorry it was long winded), I would kill to find an LHS/Nyer with the miles your Intrepid has. Yours is fabulous! Keep it. Forever. And $9,000 is a steal imo. I've graduated to a newer Mercedes E-Class. But those days when I was in my 20's were some of the best and life was easy. All my loved ones were still alive. My son was a baby (10-1992). Had the rest of my life to look forward to. Thanks for posting!
Wow, you seriously are an LH junkie! That’s really cool. Do you have any maintenance tips? The previous owner changed the oil regularly and told me that he changed the coolant about five years ago. The transmission fluid has not been changed. It was always kept covered in a garage, was barely driven, and he kept meticulous care of it. Yes, the car is 30 years old but it only has 15,000 miles on the odometer right now. I don’t know if I should take it to my local Dodge dealership and have them change any fluids or just leave it be. Any tips would be appreciated.
@@regalgs51 Personally, I would take it to a trusted Dodge dealer for an initial lookover... They will probably suggest some changes/flushes. If finances permit, do them. If you are going to use it a daily driver, follow the maintenance schedule in the owner's manual RELIGIOUSLY. I say that because of the car's age. When the car was new, you may have been able to let something go for a 1,000 or so miles. Keep an eye on the transmission. That was the only problem area I had out of mine. And mostly the 1994 and one of the 1995s. They made a little 'hum' when pulling away from a stop (cool or warmed up). The MOPAR mechanic said that was the 1st sign to watch for on the 3.5L before more serious problems began to present. Most people didn't pay attention to the hum but if they had, they may have saved some headache later on. Keep it waxed a couple times a year (based on your weather and how much sun it is exposed to). In addition to being an LH junkie, I was and am a clean car guy. I usually wash my car no less than weekly. Therefore, I waxed every other month. Most every LH car I've seen these days has some form of clearcoat peel/dead paint. Be diligent with the waxing. Oh, and on the Intrepid, wax the black trim piece on the C-pillar. They seem to fade out quickly. And WAX YOUR HEADLIGHTS. On cars that I bought new, I never had a problem with fading/yellowing because I kept the lenses waxed. I guess that goes for all cars across the board. Well, that is all I can think of off the top of my head. Keep in mind I am not a mechanic/technician. But i have certainly had experience with them over the years! If you have specific questions that I may be able to answer, feel free to message me. I'll do what I can. Again, congrats on an amazing find and purchase!
love it!! i hardly see nice examples of these where i live around indianapolis. its in fantastic shape!
That is actually a really good deal because of how nice it look and low miles.
A real gem, looks brand new.. congrats bud.. love this car so much!
Advice: always protect the dashboard against the sun, the passenger air bag gets damaged (comes off the top part)
Wow...I had a 97 back in the late 90's early 00's...was a great car for what it was. I was single- young...windows tinted up..good stereo nice wheels..Good times
Mine actually had a VHS video that was like a owners manual in the glove box
My first car ever!!!
My dad bought for us a used one back in 2002… life was beautiful before smart phone emergence!!
I had 10 years when the car came out i really like it and love those wheels.
I love those cars always have. You are so right compared to the Dynasty it replaced this car was totally different. I owned 2 of them over the years. My first was a 93 and got 300000 kilometers on it and my second was a 1997 and had it just over a year and my wife got in an accident and totaled it. I prefer the 3.3l over the 3.5 I think it was a more reliable engine. I think out of the three the Concord, Eagle and the Intrepid I think the Intrepid is the nicest. Fun fact in Canada it was a Chrysler Intrepid not a Dodge. But was the same car.
Built in the same factory as the Eagle Premier.
I had one of these, and loved it. The only problem I had was the paint around the C pillar peeled a little. It was covered under warranty. No mechanical problems.
That’s awesome!! What a nice ES…probably the nicest like it anywhere
Is so refreshing to know that im not the only one that gets excited about this kinda cars love them and always will congrats on that beautiful car
You and me both! Thank you!
Nice car! I love and appreciate time capsule cars that were garage kept and maintained. Well done.
Thanks!
What a treat! Thanks for sharing your find. Glad I'm not the only one that gets excited for these LH cars.
You and me both!
My neighbor had one with the 24V motor. I remember smoking him in my moms Super Coupe TBird haha. Still love the Intrepid.
Love it! My folks bought a 93 ES in 1997, it was that funny brown/gold color with the color matched wheels, this brings back good memories.
Those are nice cars.
I’ve owned a Chrysler Concorde,An LHS and an intrepid I converted from a bad 2.7 to a 3.2.
My granddaughter had a 93 intrepid 3.3.
Wow! We bought 6 of them brand new with police packages for the state patrol. They sat for over 6 years at the state yard before emergency equipment was put on them. A couple sat so long the engines blew right away because the oil was so old. Dodge did honor the warranty. They later went to auction at about 40k miles. Wish I could have bought one.
Fantastic video! These early LH cars always stood out to me, especially when I was a kid. While I've always been more drawn towards the Chrysler versions, your Intrepid is absolutely a time machine. I hope you have years and years of good times with this cool old Dodge!
Thank you! I appreciate that!
When these new Chryslers were introduced in the fall of 1992 Consumer Reports gave them an excellent review.
Wow so awesome! I had a 1995 New Yorker but have always loved all the cars on the LH platform and would still own an LHS from this period. My family owned quite a few and they were always great cars with huge back seats! They really stood out and still do. Very cool that this car is from Wisconsin, I remember that dealer in Oshkosh! Was there many times over the years as they weren't far from my home. The dealer was bought out by Bergstrom quite a few years ago. Enjoy the car!
Very cool!
Great car! If you were a broke college kid in the 2000s these and Saturns were lifesavers. I have a real soft spot for perfectly preserved examples of cars that nobody thought to perfectly preserve.
Nice Intrepid ES!! I used to have a 96 Intrepid ES, an 02 Intrepid R/T and an 02 300M Special. I love the LH cars. My father bought the 96 ES and 02 R/T brand new and gave them both to me when he put over 300k miles on them. Original 3.5Ls and original trans! I still love these cars and will own another 1st gen Intrepid one day. Nice find and congratulations don't let anyone put your Intrepid down it's still an awesome and beautiful car! And yes yours has the original Trico wipers!
I had a 1995 Opal colored Intreped ES as a company car. I logged 100,000 miles in about 2.5 years with normal maintainence without problems and ordered a green 1997 Intreped ES as its replacement. Great car.
My parents bought one exactly like yours! Same color at the time I had a 97 mustang gt supercharged by Steeda. To keep the mileage off of my car I took the Intrepid on tons of road trips. It was the best road trip car!
You're not crazy ! It's your money and if the car makes you happy then it's a good buy ! This car is in perfect condition , you love it so enjoy it ! Im pretty in the same boat as you , I'm 29 and I've just bought a 97 Dodge Gr Caravan ES ( fully loaded with leather and everything ) . Live in QC , Canada and found it cross - country in Vancouver and can't wait to receive it ! People call me crazy because it's only an old van for them but my first car was a 2000 base dodge caravan and 90s cars have something special in them , they feel alive and they were original , just like your Intrepid !
Thank you! That means a lot to me. You understand!
You should honestly take it to car shows because you rarely see any cab forward cars of that era on the road anymore and in that pristine condition. A time capsule for sure.
I grew up in Lincoln Town Cars and Dodge Intrepids to this day I still want one
That is beautiful!!! Enjoy it sir......
Thank you, I will!
Had a friend at church his grandmother had one it was Dark green it was a base model I think it was a 96 He later got it when he was 16 in 98. Drove it for a few years. Seem to be a great car and then Traded for something else After we graduated. Good times!
Great find! I had two of these (94 Base, 95 ES). Both were great cars. They're so hard to find nowadays..you got a gem!
Thanks! I agree!
My dad a blue one of these as a kid - this totally takes me back. Thanks for sharing
Of course! You’re welcome.
These LH "Cab Forward" models were a big success for Chrysler Corp, a welcome successor to the tired K-car derivatives. Very nice Intrepid!
Beautiful car!! I currently drive a 1997 intrepid base model. Had it since 09 and put some miles on it (bout to hit 177k). Had alot of work done on it but worth it to essentially have little cost to maintain and no car pmt
Still looks modern after 30 years. Wow ! I bought a used 95 when I got my first job in 1998 after college. Mine wasn't an ES. Mine had the base 3.3 liter.
You will never find a cleaner example of this car. Mint
Actually, I found one for sale online. Sort of a metallic olive green with very low miles. . I think the price was $8,000.
My late brothers favorite car, I still think they look awesome now!
Wonderful car. I loved the Eagle Vision version. Great find enjoy!
I love this video.
Finally, someone who loves the Intrepid as much as I do.
That is a beautiful 1st gen.
I still have my 2001 Intrepid R/T.
I will not part with it.
I just absolutely love my Intrepid.
Mine is immaculate like yours. I still have the window sticker and the brochure.
I'm hoping someday it qualifies for a car show.
Maybe a Moparty.
The 2nd gen R/T's were made in limited numbers. It is when Dodge returned to NASCAR.
In 1993, my wife and I had just bought a new Plymouth Acclaim. Weeks later it seems, the Intrepid came out.
I was bummed.
So, eight years later when the Acclaim was getting tired, we traded it for a 2001 Concorde.
Two months later I bought the Intrepid R/T.
I live in SoCal, so it stays salt free and spotless.
Thank you for posting.
Enjoy that car.
Thank you! Wouldn’t it be so cool if could both have our Intrepids side by side at a car show? First gen and second gen. Haha. Enjoy your R/T! They are pretty darn rare nowadays!
I've seen ONE Intrepid R/T . The tires had yellow letters ! I think it had the same engine as the 300M Special.
Pretty cool to see these kind of niche cars of the 90s I remember those dodge advertisements with the all red car lineup
Wow! What great condition! Congrats on the find!
Thank you! I really enjoy your videos and your appreciation for older cars!
You never see these in showroom condition anymore its so mint, no rust either.
I agree! I’m so glad I found it. Very rare.
Beautiful Car! My mom had one like these, a 1997 model in a green color. Great looking cars!
Thanks for the video, amazing condition Intrepid
Glad you enjoyed it!
It's not about the price, its about how it makes you feel. Great video. I hope you enjoy for many years to come!
Thank you!
Wow, this brings back memories of my 96. Though not an ES, it had the 3.5 and went to 180K before it got totaled.
Thanks for posting a great video. 😊
Thanks for watching!
Whatever you do change those tires. They may look good but after 30 years that rubber will crack. NICE CAR.
My brother used to own a Dodge dealer and used it as a demo and i went WOW! When I 1st saw it.
If you plan to park it outdoors at work, please get a large reflective shade for the windshield. I used a huge two piece "super jumbo" shade that covered the entire inside of the windshield.
Looks beautiful
My friends parents bought a new 95 as well. It was fully equipped. I thought the theater dimming interior lights was cool. I never seen anything like that before. It was an awesome car.
I like it! You made a great choice
Thanks!
That thing is clean 🧽, great find!!!
It sure is!
DO THE TIMING BELT! And the water pump! Please. Don’t let it kill it’s self from that failure. 3.5 is a good performer at 212hp but weak link is the timing belt and water pump. Done one several times . My mom had the fully loaded model you have there same colur and wheels but it had a rear spoiler and the infinity sound system. And lighted visor mirrors. That square hole on the dash was for the tracton control button. I would push that for burn outs. It would shift all the way into3rd and still be spinning
I have heard that the timing belt and water pump can be problematic. It only has 15,000 miles on the odometer, so do I really need to replace either of them now?
wonderful American car. Thanks
I would take it in a heartbeat.
Cool ride…so many memories❤
As long as you love it that's all that matters. I have a soft spot for them. I owned a 1997 Eagle Vision and a 2003 Chrysler 300m.
i love those cars! not sure if you know this, but the first gen 3.5l v6's are belt driven, but not interference! (no damage if the belt breaks)
I liked the two tone paint red and gray
❤,beautiful, great find congratulations
Thank you! 🤗
Beautiful car. My parents bought a used 1995 Intrepid base model in December of 1995. It was a former rental or program car had 32,000 miles. Of course it was my mom's daily and the main family car, so it was driven a lot. It became my car in 2004 when my mom got her 2001 Saturn L300. The Trep had 162,000 miles when I got it, and in 2013 I sold it with just over 300,000 miles still running strong. Unfortunately I found out it had been scrapped in 2017 when I ran a Carfax on it out of curiosity. If you plan on doing any real miles in this thing please put some new tires on it. I know they look like new, but 30-year-old rubber could come apart at any moment.
I had one of these. Nice car.
Wow! You really lucked out in finding that beautiful Intrepid! I would be thrilled to find one like yours. I think the price you paid was actually low for this particular car. I would pay that in a minute for it, and you will see that it will only appreciate in the future. But who cares, it's not an investment, it's a toy! And a wonderful one at that. I also was captivated by all the LH platform cars when they came out, but particularly the Intrepid, and my very favorite one, the LHS of '94. When they first came out, I rented a brand new white LHS with gray leather interior for a long weekend and loved every minute of it. I still have a bunch of pictures that I took of it. I'd love to buy one in the same shape that yours is in! Good luck with your Intrepid and take good care of it!
Thank you! I really do appreciate that!
Love it wish mine was that clean I have a 93 3.3 lt
Good stuff!
That’s a great find
Cool car! 😍😍
I had a 94 intrepid hunter green loved that car
I love the 1993-2004 Dodge Intrepid so alot now.
I also love these cars. I remember the dealership in Oshkosh. I’m kinda jealous you found it and not me. Enjoy that beauty 😉
Oh wow! Thank you!
@@regalgs51 Your welcome. The dealership is long gone now. Bergstrom bought it out and now it’s a united rental. Thanks again for sharing the video
I love 90s cars I used to have a 95 cutlass supreme with 66k mint condition I put historical plates on it drove it only on Sundays stayed in a garage
Wow, what a time capsule! I have long been on the hunt for a 1st gen LH for a long time and have never been able to find anything that wasn't beat. I would take an Intrepid at this point but I've always wanted a LHS or New Yorker but those are even harder to find. Sweet car man, make sure you love and cherish it! Sadly these cars are very rare nowadays.
If I find one for sale online, I’ll post it here for you! Actually, this one looks to be in good shape:
www.barkau.com/used-vehicles/#
Also, here’s a SUPER mint 1994 Chrysler Concorde with only 1,100 miles!:
specialtycarslimited.com/products/1994-chrysler-concorde?_pos=1&_sid=21ba1b59a&_ss=r
@@regalgs51$18k wowzers
Very great! I was a designer of that car. Very good times. Rare times in car design caused by the collision of Chrysler leadership of Tom Gake, Bob Lutz and crew, and the AMC merger requiring the use of the Renault large sedan platform. We had a blast! I have original sketches and model photos. Would love to share.
Wait, WHAT?! You were one of the designers?! That is amazing! Where do you live and how can we meet? Haha! I’d love to see your sketches and photos! Do you live in Michigan? I live in northern Indiana, right on the Michigan border. What specific parts or areas of the car did you design? P.S. my name is Eric, too.
Please share your memories, and make a video or a website to archive the story. "Behind The Wheel At Chrysler " has a great story of these cars. Mr. Lutz wanted a coupe version with a stick shift, but sadly it never happened. Do you appear in the promotional video made by Chrysler about the LH cars and the Neon ?
Wow really nice find!!!
Would also buy it if i had the chance but as a 19yo in germany the chance is slim to non here to even see one
Hope you take good care of it
Congrats 👏 🎉
Damn that thing is clean, its a shame the intrepid wasnt reliable, these things have all disappeared 😕 these vehicles still look modern to me honestly the design looks like something that would be made in 2024 but this design is 31 years old and thats crazy
I had 2 of theses working for Kellogg as company car brings back lots of memories I got to put over a qrter million milon both so it so y a memory Trip
I just love american cars from the 90's 👍👍👍👍
Wow! What a unicorn! I've been an enthusiast of these cars ever since I bought my 2nd gen 2004 Intrepid SE back a few years ago. I would absolutely love to see this beautiful thing in person! I seriously can't believe it's this clean! I kinda wish it was still in Wisconsin so I'd maybe have a chance to see it at my local cars and coffee. I love these old cars from the 80s and 90s that weren't saved and are now incredibly rare. If RADWOOD ever comes back to Chicago, I'd 100% go to that with mine. Sorry I'm just having a Chrysler geek. out nerd moment here haha! What an amazing car and I'm glad you got it and not some NPC that'd destroy it.
You don’t have to be sorry! I’m glad you enjoyed this video and the car. Like I say in the video, I know that there are people out there who actually appreciate these cars and you’re clearly one of them. Thanks for your comment!
@@regalgs51 absolutely! Hope it’s around for many many years to come!
@@regalgs51do you have an Instagram account? If so, I’d like to tag you in a post I’d love to make on this car! I’ll take screenshots from the video because I don’t think I’ll ever see one this nice in person.
@@jordanseay216I’m sorry, I don’t. I don’t have any social media.
@@regalgs51 awe shucks. That’s ok. I’ll make sure to link the video.
This is such a beautiful car. I would love to touch base with you to learn how you like it's handling/performing, and if you have any ideas about where I could find one like this to buy for myself? How did you go about finding this? I remember growing up with my dad and he wanted one so bad! We went to test drive one together several times - I'm not really sure why he didn't ever buy one. I have great memories of looking at this car with my dad - he passed in 2022 so it makes me very nostalgic!
Hi there! I don’t have social media, so the only way I could contact you directly would be for you to post an email address or phone number on here. In terms of handling, it drives and handles just fine. I haven’t pushed any limits; I haven’t even floored it yet! I’m afraid of breaking something! Some day, I’ll floor it. Maybe when it’s warm out. The accelerator is touchy. You barely hit the gas and the front end lifts up. I’ve driven other first generation Intrepids and they are all that way. Takes some getting used to. Considering the fact that all parts, tires, everything (except the battery and the hood struts) are original, I’m surprised it drives and handles as good as it does. 1993 was the first year for the Dodge Intrepid, so they didn’t yet offer the variable power steering that debuted for 1994, which assisted in low speed steering maneuvers by adding boost, making the steering wheel easier to turn. It is a little hard to turn the steering wheel when driving at slow speeds, but that is normal. I found the car pretty randomly online. For a very long time, I was routinely searching on cars.com and simple Google searches for 1993-1997 (first body style) low mileage, clean Intrepids - which are almost impossible to find, as most people didn’t take care of them. One evening, I found this exact Intrepid via a Google search on a website I didn’t know existed: classiccars.com. There is a 1994 Chrysler Concorde on that website right now with under 2,000 miles!! They are asking $18,900! Anyway, I assumed it was an old post and the Intrepid had been sold, but to my surprise, it was still for sale by the original owner in Wisconsin. He was asking $10,000 OBO. I offered $8,000 and he said no. I later offered $9,000 and he said yes. Then I made the 6 hour drive to his house to look it over, and when I got there, it was in his large, heated pole barn with a cover over it. He took the cover off, and I was pretty well astonished to see that it was in virtually brand new condition and was essentially a time capsule. I purchased it, and the rest is history! I’m so happy he babied it as much as he did. And when I say he babied it, I mean it. He literally put two round felt pads on the back of the license plate to prevent any scratches on the paint behind the license plate, even though that is an area that no one will ever see! He also polished the exhaust pipes and muffler! I would like to know why your dad test drove various Intrepids but didn’t buy them. Maybe he wasn’t getting a good enough deal?
wow. he mustve waxed those wheels. clear always lifts off over the bare aluminum even if they just sit. these were a big deal when they came out. nice buy.
I have a very faded and rusty red 97 with 273,000 miles but it's been off the road for 2 years. The rear suspension rusted out.
I also think it looks cool i liked the Cherokee jeep and the stratus
When you opened the hood , I noticed there was no cover for the top of the radiator, a/c condenser, and headlights. The Chrysler service manual refers to it as a "sight shield ".
It's a large black plastic cover that goes all the way across, and gives the engine compartment a "finished" look.
That is one clean car! Has to be the lowest miles on any Intrepid left on the planet! And I think the 3.5 is the more desirable engine in these cars!
I agree with all of that!
The 3.5 was definitely more powerful but not as reliable as the 3.3. The 3.3 would go 300K miles easily with basic maintenance. Usually they drove themselves to the scrapyard!!!!
It's a beautiful car
Thank you! I agree. It’s very special, at least to me.
Nice😀