I first fell in love with the Intrepid when a few buddies back in 1999 rented one to go to Wasage on the May 24 weekend. In August of 2006, my father-in-law and I test drove my now called "Behemoth". In Oct. of 2006 I started to notice a small periodic roughness in its idol. It has gone through Speed and Input sensors, an oil pressure switch, 3 air filters and 3 oil changes. Yes 3 changes since Aug. '06 and its now April of '09. The only reason for that is because my oil pan is leaking like my 1 year old, so its cheaper for me to just top up every week. On my last oil change I have gone synthetic and am loving it. The down side it's 5000 km overdue for a oil change and the rough idle is getting worse. It now happens when I start the car if its still hot. So far no sludge to be seen but I do want to upgrade the engine since I'm a single father of 3. I have found a cheap 3.5L and all its fixings. I'd do it myself one weekend with the guys to save on shop costs. I was told that a 5.7 HEMI would fit with the right mods. If that's the case then I might save for that. It's a damn shame that Chrysler F'ed so many people... that's why I stopped selling cars.

As far as "Behemoth" goes?!? I'll make it last another 9 years so my oldest has a car all his own.

I had no idea about the problems with the Dodge Intrepid...until it happened to us!

The timing chain broke and we took it to a local mechanic who gave us some sympathy and then went on to tell us about the history of this crappy engine. How even with regular maintenance and oil changes the engine will sludge up. He told us how Dodge had developed this "kit" to fix the problem, using a new chain..requiring the pump and everything else to be changed out because the linkage is different. He said that it doesn't matter what you do..if you replace all the parts the engine sludge will just cause the same problem again...at any time. We have it at the dealership right now. They're telling us it's a maintenance issue. I told them, "OF COURSE YOU"RE GOING TO SAY THAT!"

They also informed us that the"kit" is currently on back order and they're not sure when it will be in. I'm not surprised, since all these engines are beginning to reach high mileage and they're probably dropping like flies! CLASS ACTION IN IOWA?? JUST TELL ME WHERE TO SIGN UP!

well my problem started in 2003 the computer in my car went dead and i need to replace it at the time i wasn't thinking - i just wanted my car fixed(cost 1300) i'm happy i got my car back. time passed and i'm driving, little things happen, summer comes & i need to refill my ac coolant. windows start to stick some days it will roll down some days it wont. What the heck. my first real car i'm thinking its wear and tear. at this point the car is still driving great. i brought it 45000 miles. i'm happy. Here's were everything changes 6/2007. i start smelling something funny when i drive long distances at night. lights flicker ac blows hot air after getting it serviced. finally i'm all paid up no more car payments drop insurance to liabilty. more in my pocket. i now own my car once again im happy. i take my care in for its 3mth oil change and drive home. i park my car everything is fine two hours later my girl and i have a proir engagement. i go to start the car and all hell breaks loose the ticking i once had is now unbearable - metal rubbing under the hood, step on the gas and it sounds like a diesel truck. everybody in the neighborhood knows when i'm moving my car. By the way i have 3.2L intrepid and its given me hell. i don't have the money to fix it. Don't buy dodge. it was sweet while it lasted. every good thing comes to and end.