2000 Dodge Intrepid Engine Warranty

DODGE INTREPID
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NIKKIWALKER
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I have a 2000 Dodge Intrepid with the bad 2.7 L engine, I still owe 3,700 on this car.. should i trade it in. and owe more money on another car, or just fix the car because it is still under warranty untill march of 2007.. im so confused. i dont want to be in debt, but i hear nothing but bad things about this car.
Oct 11, 2006 at 6:23 AM
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VANDRAGON
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if your car is under warrenty, then the engine is covered. if the dealership your taking it to is trying to get you to tade and not fix or replace (what is the worse engine they ever offered) call chrysler and give that dealership hell, because as i said, the motor is under warrenty.
Oct 12, 2006 at 7:30 AM
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NIKKIWALKER
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Chrysler said that there is an internal engine problem and it would cost 3,500 for a new motor.. they told me that the warranty wont cover this, because as ive read with other people they blame it on the owners for not getting oil changes even though I do.
Oct 17, 2006 at 4:29 PM
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1BIGG1
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dealership cant blame the customer unless they can prove you have been neglectful to the vehicle, all i have to say is always keep receipts on anything you ever do to your vehicle(s) that way you have proof. as far as your car no point in trading it in a losing more money try to sell it yourself or get it fixed under warranty.
Nov 6, 2006 at 2:59 PM
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Do not trade the car in and take on more debt. Keep oil-change receipts and push the dealer and Chrysler to cover the internal engine failure under the remaining warranty unless they can prove neglect.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2000 Dodge Intrepid with the 2.7L engine still owes $3,700 and is unsure whether to trade it in or repair an internal engine problem quoted at $3,500. The dealer says the warranty, which runs until March 2007, will not cover it and blames missed oil changes. Replies say the engine should be covered if the car is under warranty, the dealer must prove neglect, and receipts should be kept. They advise contacting Chrysler if the dealer refuses coverage and selling privately or pursuing the warranty repair rather than trading in at a loss.

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