Dodge Intrepid 2004
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- Опубліковано 25 кві 2016
- The Dodge Intrepid is a full-size automobile available as a front-wheel drive four-door sedan that was produced by Dodge for model years 1993 to 2004. It was related to the Chrysler Concorde, Chrysler LHS, Chrysler New Yorker, Eagle Vision, and also the 300M sedans. The Intrepid, Concorde, and Vision were collectively designated the LH, Chrysler's codename for the platform which underpinned them.
The Intrepid was sold in Canada as the Chrysler Intrepid. It replaced the Chrysler Dynasty (Canada) and Dodge Monaco (United States) as Dodge's largest car. With Dodge's introduction to Mexico that time, it was badged as a Dodge, replacing the Dynasty when it was sold under the Chrysler brand.
The Intrepid's design goes back to 1986, when designer Kevin Verduyn completed the initial exterior design of a new aerodynamic concept sedan called Navajo. The design never passed the clay model stage.
It was also at this time that the Chrysler Corporation purchased bankrupt Italian sports car manufacturer Lamborghini. The Navajo's exterior design was reworked and became the Lamborghini Portofino, released as a concept at the 1987 Frankfurt Auto Show. The Portofino was heralded as a design triumph, setting in motion Chrysler's decision to produce a production sedan with the Portofino's revolutionary exterior design, called "cab-forward".
The cab forward design was characterized by the long, low slung windshield, and relatively short overhangs. The wheels were effectively pushed to the corners of the car, creating a much larger passenger cabin than the contemporaries of the time.
Design of the chassis began in the late 1980s, after Chrysler had bought American Motors Corporation (AMC) in 1987. During this time, Chrysler began designing the replacement for the then-new Dodge Dynasty, which was a mid-size car. Initial proposals bore resemblance to the Dynasty, but this design approach was scrapped entirely in 1988 by François Castaing, the former AMC Vice President of product engineering and development.[1] As AMC was purchased by Chrysler, Castaing became new Vice President for Vehicle Engineering for the new company. The acquiring automaker was in desperate need to replicate the AMC and Renault corporate culture where work was conducted in an atmosphere "of constant change".[1] Castaing organized Chrysler's departments into AMC-style cross-function teams, as well as incorporated the use of simultaneous engineering.[2] Moreover, the new vehicle's design, under Castaing's leadership, began with the Eagle Premier platform.
The Premier's longitudinal engine mounting layout was inherited, as was the front suspension geometry, and parts of the braking system. The chassis itself became a flexible architecture capable of supporting front or rear-wheel drive (designated "LH" and "LX" respectively).
The chassis design was continually refined throughout the following years, as it underpinned more Chrysler prototypes: the 1989 Chrysler Millennium and 1990 Eagle Optima.
The transmission was inspired by the Premier's Audi and ZF automatics. Borrowing heavily from Chrysler's A604 (41TE) "Ultradrive" transversely mounted automatic, it became the A606 (also known as 42LE).
The initial standard 3.3 L pushrod V6 engine was joined in 1990 with a 3.5 L SOHC engine with four valves per cylinder. For the second generation Intrepid R/T the block was recast in aluminum as part of a comprehensive upgrade.
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I like this car. I had a 2000 dodge intrepid and it handled fairly well for a full size car. It had it's fair share of issues though once it was about 12 years old. I would recommend buying this 2004 version as shown above.
Loved my intrepid...best car I ever owned.
Feel the same way! Had the exact one in the video and I miss it every day.
I liked the 2nd generation Intrepid so much I actually bought 2 of them. My first was bought new in August of '99. It was a base model with the 2.7 liter engine, wheel covers, and painted Bright Platinum Mist metallic. I liked this Intrepid. But sadly, I totaled it in February '05. The flip side was 2 days after the accident finding a brand new '04 SXT on the back lot at the same Dodge dealer where I bought the first one that was fully loaded! This one had the super high output 3.5 liter engine, 16" chrome wheels, a power sunroof and factory equipped 6 CD in-dash system with 8 Infinity speakers. I loved THIS Intrepid.
My 2002 is still going strong. 244.000 miles. The only issue it has now is the frontend has some clunks and it's out of alignment. It probably needs tierod ends.
Loved 90s Chrysler, so many great car designs 🥳🥳
Красивый автомобиль!!!
I had a 2000 intrepid. 2.7 engine. I knew of issue's with that engine when I bought it, did research so got the warranty, the car ran great for first 3 years, then all the issue's I read online started to happen. flickering oil light when stopped, engine light constantly came on. no heat. engine finally blew on it two blocks from home after 8 years. I bought a used car to get me to airport until spring, it was a 92 crown vic, one owner, had more kms on it, 8 years older, ran like a top. I ended up driving that car for 5 years, sold it 4 years ago, the kid is still driving it. That car ran better than the Intrepid. It only had 200kms on it. I swear I will never buy another chrysler product for as long as I live. In Canada its the Chrysler Intrepid. still a shitbox. I see so many around with dead engines sitting in backyards, scrap yards. I drive a caddy now. runs excellent.
All good and nice.... until you have to open the hood and work on one of these things. There is a special place in hell for the engineers who designed this car.
big d isn't the battery in these behind the wheel on the drivers side
krzrrazrrokr Yup...
@@Krzrrazrrokr That's childsplay compared to the starter, alternator,waterpump.
the battery in the wheel well. try removing that in winter when its -36c outside. had to pull it out through the top, take air filter out.
Nice.
I own this car ... Lol .... In silver, even ... In nearly as good a shape.
These are fast cars, for their size ... For their time 🖒
Got one thats a 2002 and its just sitting there. Its a beauty to look at atleast
@@realitynon-fiction I sold mine ...
So yours is "sitting there". .. What does it need?
i wish mine looked like that.
Looked better then the 300M in my opinion.
Lmao. YeaNO. No way.
Rachelle Marie It’s all opinion of course, but I own both of them and the the Intrepids look way better than the M’s, especially in the front.
this car is a money pet
"IS" is present tense. If this car "is" currently a money pit you might want to consider a newer car. Your car is, after all, at least 16 years old.
All cars are money pits when they get older. My buick lesabre was a money pit.
i have this car rn :)
After season 19 episodes.
These cars were so badly made. I haven’t seen one on the road in years. I’d be surprised if there’s more than 100 total left on the road today.