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Brad97GS
11-24-2007, 08:21 PM
Well, after the sudden demise of my Riviera, I had to find another car. Yesterday I found that car. It's a '99 Intrigue with the 3800 and 73k miles. A little plain compared to the Riviera, but nice nonetheless. I'm very impressed with how nimble it feels compared to both the Riv and my old '97 Regal. Anyway, here are a few quick pictures...hopefully I can get some more scenic shots sometime soon. Also, it could use a bath!

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l74/bradiodadio/Intrigue/Intrigue01.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l74/bradiodadio/Intrigue/Intrigue02.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l74/bradiodadio/Intrigue/Intrigue03.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l74/bradiodadio/Intrigue/Intrigue04.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l74/bradiodadio/Intrigue/Intrigue05.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l74/bradiodadio/Intrigue/Intrigue06.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l74/bradiodadio/Intrigue/Intrigue07.jpg

I need to get some floor mats, and I've tossed around the idea of getting sun visors with the extenders, as these just don't block the sun effectively (spoiled by the Riv??).
bryan
11-24-2007, 08:24 PM
Looks to be in a good shape. It seems like a really roomy and comfortable car to drive. Congrats. :)
Deggy Fresh
11-24-2007, 08:34 PM
never been a fan of Olds anythings....just dont like Olds styling on anything for some reason, but nice looking ride none the less..

congrats on the new purchase.
Deggy Fresh
11-24-2007, 08:35 PM
also, looking for a supercharger? i know of someone with one.
Brad97GS
11-24-2007, 08:41 PM
It's an interesting car. It is pretty roomy I think, but it also feels like a smaller car. I think it was meant to compete with the Accord and Camry more than its siblings did (the Grand Prix and Regal). This is a small thing, but I'm glad they went with a darker color for the carpeting - if it was the same color as the seats, it'd look dirty pretty quickly!
Brad97GS
11-24-2007, 08:43 PM
also, looking for a supercharger? i know of someone with one.

Not at the moment. I've had a couple of supercharged 3800s and enjoyed them, but for now I'll just go with what I have. I don't have the time or funds to do major modding. :)
Deggy Fresh
11-24-2007, 08:50 PM
well if you need one, i know a guy with a 3800 supercharger, he took it off a GTP for his Impala when the guy went another direction and Turbo charged his 3800.
GMFWDFAN
11-25-2007, 09:40 AM
Sweet! I love those cars.

P.S. check out www.w-body.com

;)
Brad97GS
11-25-2007, 09:42 AM
Ok, thanks, I will keep that in mind! (Edit: this is in response to Deggy)
Brad97GS
11-25-2007, 10:19 AM
Sweet! I love those cars.

P.S. check out www.w-body.com

;)

It has the 3800, which is fine with me. In another situation I'd probably like the 3.5L (DOHC engines can be fun), but right now I need something that I know well, so the 3800 is a good choice.

Thanks for the web link - I have registered (Brad99GX) and will check it out more once I'm approved. :)
2001GAGT
11-25-2007, 03:32 PM
Looks to be in good shape Brad. Be happy you went with the 3800, I have a few friends wiht the 3.5 not fun to work on and can hard to find parts for.
Brad97GS
11-25-2007, 09:40 PM
Looks to be in good shape Brad. Be happy you went with the 3800, I have a few friends wiht the 3.5 not fun to work on and can hard to find parts for.

That's the other thing - the 3.5L, AFAIK, was only used in the Intrigue (maybe the Aurora base engine as well?), and production of the engine stopped with the demise of Olds. The 3800, luckily, has been in many vehicles across the GM line, so parts are very accessible.
Nighthawk243
11-26-2007, 08:48 PM
Alot of the mods for the 3800 V6 Camaros should fit.
LargeFish
11-28-2007, 04:31 PM
My son got a 3.5L DOHC model to replace his '87 Z28 after Ohio put the NOX test in and we couldn't get it to squeak thru emissions with no air-tubes and headers. He likes it real well. It's all in all nicer than my 94 daily driver, but not my style as much. I can't drive automatic for one thing....:lol:
Brad97GS
11-28-2007, 06:01 PM
My son got a 3.5L DOHC model to replace his '87 Z28 after Ohio put the NOX test in and we couldn't get it to squeak thru emissions with no air-tubes and headers. He likes it real well. It's all in all nicer than my 94 daily driver, but not my style as much. I can't drive automatic for one thing....:lol:

That's good to know. :) It's hard to find much info on the Intrigue - all the fanfare goes to the Grand Prix and Regal! I would say that the Intrigue is not totally my style either, but I liked the price, the condition of the car, and the mileage enough to make up for that.

You should practice driving an automatic - someday you might need to drive one in an emergency! :lol:
92CamaroRS
12-04-2007, 07:03 PM
Alot of the mods for the 3800 V6 Camaros should fit.

there is more than enough mods available for the FWD L36.

also brad, if you do ever decide to put an M90 on it, be warned, alot more is needed than just the blower.

deggy, is this the blower off your friends car that went to turbo and slowed down? i'd still like a link to that car.