1998 Dodge Intrepid Review
1998 Dodge Intrepid Review
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Pros
- Large interior, optional 3.2-liter V6 engine, good looks
Cons
- Facing tough competition from home and abroad
What’s new
Completely redesigned for 1998, the Intrepid is a sedan that has the graceful styling of a coupe, thanks to a continuation of Chrysler's cab-forward design. Dodge's trademark cross hair grille dominates the front end along with two large, sparkling headlights. And the new Intrepid is powered by your choice of two new V6 engines.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1998 Dodge Intrepid 4dr Sedan and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$187/mo for Intrepid Base
Intrepid Base
vs
$213/mo
Avg. Large Car
Vehicle overview
The second generation Intrepid is here at last. Introduced just five years ago, the Intrepid gets its latest styling cues from last year's ESX show car. Leave it to Chrysler to make a sedan attractive. Originally a showcase for cab-forward design, Intrepid has done well for Dodge in its short lifetime, and has been the division's best-selling car for the past three years.
Until the Intrepid was introduced in 1992, no domestic manufacturer had posed much of a threat to the best-selling Ford Taurus in the mid-size family sedan category. While the Taurus remains a strong seller, the Intrepid, with its good looks and commodious cabin, has carved a niche for itself on this crowded and scarred battleground.
If interior space is your number one priority in a sedan, the Intrepid is hard to beat. This popular segment of the market is saturated with excellent cars, but Dodge is making a strong case for itself, offering the Intrepid with two all-new aluminum engines that boast up to 200 horsepower for the base model. Want a sedan you can lust for? Take a good look at the Intrepid. These looks will endure for some time to come, and the car will truly live up to its name.
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 1998 Dodge Intrepid.
5 star(53%)
4 star(31%)
3 star(12%)
2 star(4%)
1 star(0%)
49 reviews
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4.13 out of 5 stars
Can't Complain
Otis, 01/14/2005
1998 Dodge Intrepid ES 4dr Sedan
I drove my Intrepid 165k miles before having to get rid of it (had 32k at purchase). With only routine maintenance a few medium repairs (Alternator and major brake work) coming in the last 50k miles. Good performance (especially highway), better than average interior, decent mileage for a car of its size and performance specs, and tons of trunk space. If you can find a 1998 and later … model with decent mileage, buy it.
4.25 out of 5 stars
1998 Dodge Intrepid ES
jscheiman, 06/03/2003
1998 Dodge Intrepid ES 4dr Sedan
I purchased the vehicle less than two
years ago with 60k on it. I have put on
nearly 40k miles and the odometer
now reads 98k. I have had NO major
problems what-so-ever. I have just
performed the regular maintenence
items, change oil, oil filter, put K&N
drop in air filter. Changed the rotors,
pads and tires. New plugs when I
bought the car. The huge trunk can
easily … accomidate luggage for a
week for 4-5 adults, plus drive them
along! The Auto-Stick feature is great
on the ES model. The extra HP in the
ES over the base model really gives
the car more kick. Concrete car from
Dodge/Chrysler!
3.13 out of 5 stars
Never again
jackcat, 08/04/2003
1998 Dodge Intrepid 4dr Sedan
We bought our Intrepid in 98 with 26k
miles. Having all family out of state,
we put a lot of miles on our vehicles.
This car had nothing but strange
problems - the tensioner when out at
70k, starter at 36k, oil sending unit
wiring harness at 96k, AC condenser and
cooling fan motor at 99k. Two weeks
ago, at 102k, the engine caught fire in
our driveway. Insurance is … calling it
a total loss. We must admit that after
all the problems, we weren't surprised
by the spontaneous combustion and are
quietly relieved to be free of this
car. Both of us come from Chrysler
product families. Never again. This
one nearly cost us our home.
5 out of 5 stars
Still love the intrepid
long commute, 11/16/2007
1998 Dodge Intrepid ES 4dr Sedan
I bought my 1998 Intrepid ES new in 1998. After 321,000 miles I still love this car. It still runs well even though it's beginning to show it's age. If Dodge still made them, I would buy another without a second thought.
1998 Intrepid Highlights
ES
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 20 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $200/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 18.4 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger3 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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