Re: [MBZ] anyone know anything about Dodge Intrepids?

2008-04-16 Thread Donald Snook
Harry wrote: I'd be cautious with the Taurus because of the tranny problems and the Olds wasn't much better with their electrical system. What electrical system problems? Please elaborate. Donald H. Snook 1997 Ford Explorer (For Sale) ___

Re: [MBZ] anyone know anything about Dodge Intrepids?

2008-04-16 Thread R A Bennell
: [MBZ] anyone know anything about Dodge Intrepids? I'd be cautious with the Taurus because of the tranny problems and the Olds wasn't much better with their electrical system. Harry 69 280 SEL 72 350SL ? 04 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata ? -Original Message- From: Donald Snook [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] anyone know anything about Dodge Intrepids?

2008-04-16 Thread Ed Booher
On Wed, Apr 16, 2008 at 9:38 AM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Harry wrote: I'd be cautious with the Taurus because of the tranny problems and the Olds wasn't much better with their electrical system. What electrical system problems? Please elaborate. I had a late 90s Cutlass

Re: [MBZ] anyone know anything about Dodge Intrepids?

2008-04-16 Thread R A Bennell
washer pump. When you need it, you don't want to find it does not work. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Ed Booher Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 10:27 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] anyone know anything about Dodge

Re: [MBZ] anyone know anything about Dodge Intrepids?

2008-04-16 Thread Allan Streib
Friend had a '97 Pontiac that had seemingly random electrical issues, they all pretty much went away when he had his aftermarket remote start system removed. Allan Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: On Wed, Apr 16, 2008 at 9:38 AM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Harry wrote: I'd

Re: [MBZ] anyone know anything about Dodge Intrepids?

2008-04-16 Thread mykd1
Motion 1999 Mazda Miata ? -Original Message- From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 8:38 am Subject: Re: [MBZ] anyone know anything about Dodge Intrepids? Harry wrote: I'd be cautious with the Taurus because

Re: [MBZ] anyone know anything about Dodge Intrepids?

2008-04-16 Thread mykd1
Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:50 am Subject: Re: [MBZ] anyone know anything about Dodge Intrepids? Had a Taurus and a Sable. Lots of other things went wrong but never had trouble with the transmission. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED

[MBZ] anyone know anything about Dodge Intrepids?

2008-04-15 Thread Donald Snook
I am considering buying a cheap car that I can pay cash for and drive for a year. I am making some real estate investments (prices are low - now is the time to buy) and don't want to take on any debt. Anyway, I saw a dodge intrepid the other day and its cheap. Any information or personal

Re: [MBZ] anyone know anything about Dodge Intrepids?

2008-04-15 Thread Gary Hurst
they don't enjoy a good reputation, with one engine (2.7L?) particularly troublesome. why not just get a cheap 240D? On Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 11:17 AM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am considering buying a cheap car that I can pay cash for and drive for a year. I am making some real

Re: [MBZ] anyone know anything about Dodge Intrepids?

2008-04-15 Thread Ed Booher
On Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 11:17 AM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am considering buying a cheap car that I can pay cash for and drive for a year. I am making some real estate investments (prices are low - now is the time to buy) and don't want to take on any debt. Anyway, I saw a

Re: [MBZ] anyone know anything about Dodge Intrepids?

2008-04-15 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 8:17 AM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am considering buying a cheap car that I can pay cash for and drive for a year. I am making some real estate investments (prices are low - now is the time to buy) and don't want to take on any debt. Anyway, I saw a

Re: [MBZ] anyone know anything about Dodge Intrepids?

2008-04-15 Thread Gary Hurst
i've got a 240D i can't seem to sell for 600 bucks and my neighbor just bought a 300sd for 400 bucks, so i image cheap beaters can still be found On Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 12:30 PM, Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 11:17 AM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am

Re: [MBZ] anyone know anything about Dodge Intrepids?

2008-04-15 Thread Donald Snook
Gary wrote: why not just get a cheap 240D? Because diesel is $4.19/gallon and the intrepids get 38-30 mpg on the highway AT much lower fuel cost. I am also considering such cars as an Older Honda Accord, a 2000-2003 Taurus, an Oldsmobile Intrigue, an older Camry, a Pontiac Grand Prix or

Re: [MBZ] anyone know anything about Dodge Intrepids?

2008-04-15 Thread Gary Hurst
and clapped out at 70k miles perhaps as well, which makes up for a lot of 4.19 a gallon diesel. but i don't know. i'd look at one of those scion vans. On Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 1:48 PM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gary wrote: why not just get a cheap 240D? Because diesel is

Re: [MBZ] anyone know anything about Dodge Intrepids?

2008-04-15 Thread Ed Booher
On Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 12:35 PM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i've got a 240D i can't seem to sell for 600 bucks and my neighbor just bought a 300sd for 400 bucks, so i image cheap beaters can still be found I'd gladly pay you Tuesday for a ham ... err ... 240D today. -- I'm a Night

Re: [MBZ] anyone know anything about Dodge Intrepids?

2008-04-15 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 11:10 AM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: but i don't know. i'd look at one of those scion vans. The xB? The first generation is a terrific package. Tons of space and bolt upright seating, and it gets 35+ MPG on the highway. Destined to be a collectible, I think,

Re: [MBZ] anyone know anything about Dodge Intrepids?

2008-04-15 Thread Gary Hurst
i guess. i saw an appliance repair guy with one and had to go over and chat. he said he was using a regular van but got rid of it on account of gas prices. holds almost as much and gets 40 to a gallon. 80k miles on it and no repairs. a car for our age On Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 3:41 PM, Alex

Re: [MBZ] anyone know anything about Dodge Intrepids?

2008-04-15 Thread Donald Snook
Gary wrote: and clapped out at 70k miles perhaps as well, which makes up for a lot of 4.19 a gallon diesel. but i don't know. i'd look at one of those scion vans. I am not looking for a car that I am going to drive for 5 years. I am looking for a fairly presentable 4 door sedan that gets

Re: [MBZ] anyone know anything about Dodge Intrepids?

2008-04-15 Thread LWB250
I looked at the original ones when they first came out. I liked them, but was disappointed at the cheesy interior and lousy fit and finish for a Toyota. I still like them, but much less now that it's restyled. This would be a great car for you because of the entry/exit - you don't have to sit

Re: [MBZ] anyone know anything about Dodge Intrepids?

2008-04-15 Thread Gary Hurst
there's a 300TE 4matic in the local craigslist for $2700 On Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 3:57 PM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gary wrote: and clapped out at 70k miles perhaps as well, which makes up for a lot of 4.19 a gallon diesel. but i don't know. i'd look at one of those scion

Re: [MBZ] anyone know anything about Dodge Intrepids?

2008-04-15 Thread Gary Hurst
you know what i'd like one with though? a throwback edition! no power steering or brakes. drums in the back with discs up front. On Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 4:00 PM, LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I looked at the original ones when they first came out. I liked them, but was disappointed at

Re: [MBZ] anyone know anything about Dodge Intrepids?

2008-04-15 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 1:02 PM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: there's a 300TE 4matic in the local craigslist for $2700 Almost as much as the new transfer case it needs will cost. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list

Re: [MBZ] anyone know anything about Dodge Intrepids?

2008-04-15 Thread Gary Hurst
pretty much what i was thinking, but it's looks great in the ad On Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 4:05 PM, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 1:02 PM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: there's a 300TE 4matic in the local craigslist for $2700 Almost as much as the new

Re: [MBZ] anyone know anything about Dodge Intrepids?

2008-04-15 Thread LWB250
True, but the original ones were pretty spartan, which was one of the things I didn't like about them. Not that I wanted a bunch of power accessories, but just the looks (in the interior) were really blah. I wonder what one of the first generation models is going for used these days? Dan ---

Re: [MBZ] anyone know anything about Dodge Intrepids?

2008-04-15 Thread mykd1
mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:48 pm Subject: Re: [MBZ] anyone know anything about Dodge Intrepids? Gary wrote: why not just get a cheap 240D? Because diesel is $4.19/gallon and the intrepids get 38-30 mpg on the highway AT much lower fuel cost. I am also considering such cars

Re: [MBZ] anyone know anything about Dodge Intrepids?

2008-04-15 Thread mykd1
PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:17 am Subject: [MBZ] anyone know anything about Dodge Intrepids? I am considering buying a cheap car that I can pay cash for and drive for a year. I am making some real estate investments (prices are low - now