1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue consumer reviews

It's not reliable and way over priced. Avoid the GL it's what I bought and was not satisfied one bit. Be sure to get a very good deal if you really want this car. If you like this car, think twice and get a Honda Accord, they are way nicer inside and out not to mention the reliability.

I purchased a 1999 Intrigue GLS with 132xxx miles. Despite the miles, the car runs and looks great. The 3.5L engine is smooth and always has enough power to move the vehicle. The suspension does a great job off providing a comfortable ride along with confident handling. The exterior has sleek curves and muscular bulges. After ten years, the design still looks fresh and I never feel as if I'm driving an "old" car. The interior is just as nice and very durable. My leather seats have no rips or cracks, even on the driver's seat (leather care products helped). The dashboard and all controls are simple, yet expensive looking. Even the accelerator has a high quality feel. My only complaint is the plastic trim around the climate and audio controls. It looks plain and cheap. Oldsmobile should've added wood or colored trim in its place. The Intrigue has plenty of room in the backseat as long as the front seats aren't all the way back. This car is great for tall drivers because headroom is never an issue. The trunk is unsurpassed, even by larger vehicles. My car is loaded with features that I love. The Bose sound system is excellent and the dual zone automatic climate control is a great addition. My car also has chrome wheels, fog lights, and a sunroof from the factory. The traction contol works well, but I would have like stability control (offered after 2000). I am also disappointed that heated seats weren't available before 2000 either. The audio controls on the steering wheel help keep my eyes on the road and the automatic headlights eliminate the step of me having to turn them on. Overall, I can't think of a better car that I could've got for the price. I continue to save money. The Intrigue is light on gas, but only if you are light on the pedal. I have yet to encounter any problems with my car. It may be that all the defects were corrected before I purchased the vehicle. I recommend this car to anyone shopping for a used sedan. It is much more mature the its Grand Prix sibling, but luckily, its not as "mature" as its platform mates from Buick. A used Intrigue should be easy to find at a good price because they are not usually on people's shopping lists.

I bought this car used almost 3 years ago from a dealer who was about to bring it to auction the next day. Overall, this car has been very reliable! The 3.8L engine is tough as nails and has been known to last well over 400,000 miles! Although as with a lot of GM vehicles from the late 90's, mine seems to have the beginning signs of an intake gasket leak. I purchased my car with 63,000 miles, and now I've got almost 94,000 miles with very little maintenence issues. Although I have replaced the brakes 3 times (rotors and all), this is not 100% the cars fault. Another issue I have been running into recently is that my power window motors and regulators have been dying. 2 months ago, I spent over $300 to replace my front, drivers-side window motor and regulator (they are one unit on these cars) and now I am in need of replacing the rear drivers side one. But besides that all I've had to do is regular oil changes, a new battery (due to age) and tires. The Oldsmobile Intrigue is a tank in the snow. It has gotten me to work and back through countless snow storms and blizzards without any trouble. The powerful and tourqie engine paired up with a tight, sporty suspension, makes for the Intrigue to be quite a little race car! Overall, this has been an excellent car!

Car drives very nice. Seems to need very little maintenance. Interior is easy to maintain and allows for significant passenger room. What parts have been replaced were very cheap and reliable.

This car came to me as a replacement for a well worn mini-van that died during the night. It was on the dealer's lot as a Program car turn-in and had been lightly driven and well cared for. Over the past few years I have more than been convinced that it was the perfect choice. Not only is it economical to drive but comfortable and still turns a few heads. This car takes me to the symphony as well as between the schools that I teach in as an itinerant music teacher. It has to be ready to go in all kinds of weather and driving conditions. The handling is superb and the engine still purrs like a a kitten thanks to regular maintenance. I have had only one issue with the car and that is that the driver's door panel that controls the windows and locks just will not stay in place but continually pops up. I have had it repaired/replaced three times and it still is loose and rattles in bumpy conditions. However that is strictly cosmetic. This car feels secure, drives handily, road trips like a sorority sister and is holding its looks despite its age. Oldsmobile should never have given up producing cars like this. I am sorry that they shut down.