The Lowdown: 1998 Dodge Intrepid
By Jack Bregman
Introduction
The 1998 Intrepid is manufactured in CANADA for Dodge. It is Dodge's entry into the SEDAN 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $19,685 USD in 1998.
Intrepid Dimensions
The 1998 Intrepid has standard length of 203.70 inches and a width of 74.70 inches. The Intrepid rides 55.90 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 5.00 inches. Front headroom is 38.30 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Intrepid a radius of 37.70 inches. It uses 205/70R15 tires with a wheelbase of 113.00 inches.
Drivetrain
The Intrepid comes standard with a 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The Intrepid's generous 2.7L V6 DOHC 24V engine has been measured to get 21 miles/gallon city driving with a 17.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Intrepid retails for $19,685 USD with a invoice price of $18,050 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Air Conditioning. Intrepid optional equipment may include ABS Brakes, CD Player, Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat, Leather Seat, Manual Sunroof.
Exterior color choices include Bright Platinum Metallic Clear Coat, Candy Apple Red Metallic Clear Coat, Champagne Pearl Metallic, Deep Amethyst Pearl Coat, Deep Cranberry Pearl Coat, Deep Slate Pearl Coat, Forest Green Pearl Coat, Stone White Clear Coat with interior choices of Agate Cloth, Camel/Tan Cloth, Medium Quartz Cloth. The Intrepid seats 5 people with 42.20 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The regular warranty period is months or miles. It also comes with a month/ mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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