96' Maxima vs 01' Intrepid ES

[RightWingZionist]

I checked JDpower, epinions, carsurvey.org, autos.msn.com and they both seem to be reliable cars. The dead chrysler engines you hear about are the 2.7's.
Both cars are listed $7000.
The Dodge is a 3.2L 222hp V6, 49K miles, 2001. I have a link here:


The 96 Maxima is black, only 40k miles dealer has no pics, just says it had all power, and ABS.
Both cars are automatic.

I like the Intrepid better, but i'm worried bout reliability. However, the Maxima is almost 10 years old.
I'll carfax both cars to check for accidents, odometer fraud, and if the cars were ever at rest (mileage behavior).

Ide really appreciate any comments.
Thank You.

P.S Any other cars from 5-7K g under 60K miles to consider? My main concern is reliability and fuel economy. I will tollerate 4-bangers if they have 150 hp minimum.

[drdisque]

i would go with the intrepid, it was a well designed car and was taken very seriously by the engineers. the transmissions are pretty good as FWD Automatics go and will only be more reliable if you install a transmission cooler. The only advantage the maxima has is a slightly more luxurious interior.

[assad_l]

if i was you personally i would go for the interpid, i dont know any tech things on the interpid cause we have none of them in aus but the interpid has alot better looks than the maxima so i would go for it but its all your decision. good luck!

[RightWingZionist]

Thanks. I did a carfax on the maxima it was in an accident. The carfax on the Dodge is ok except it keeps saying the vehicle was serviced:

04/30/2001 2 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
Miscellaneous service performed
06/29/2001 10 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
07/06/2001 New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Englewood, NJ
Registered as
personal vehicle
07/06/2001 New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Englewood, NJ
Title #GD20011870748
Title issued or updated
First owner reported
09/07/2001 1,800 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
05/14/2002 9,819 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
10/24/2002 15,511 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
Brakes serviced
Engine serviced
01/29/2003 23,596 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
Emissions system serviced
11/22/2003 36,544 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced