1999 Chrysler Cirrus LXi review from North America
"The best, most reliable car I have ever owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Since I have bought the car I had the wheel alignment & balancing checked since there was a minor steering wheel vibration at speeds over 70 mph. This turned out to be poorly balanced tires and was at about the same time as the brakes needed replacing (72,000km or 45,000 miles).
I have also replaced the brakes all around (4 wheel disc's) at about 72,000km or 45,000 miles.
I now need to replace the tires since I have had the car for almost 5 years and still on the original Michelin's. I could probably go another 6 months, but since winter is here I will change them now.
I have changed the oil on average only once or twice a year.
If this car needed any less maintenance I don't know how. I am a hard driver so the tires and brakes held out well considering.
I occasionally hear groaning from the front passenger axle so I think I am due for a CV joint repair soon.
Some minor leather wear (finish) on drivers seat. All other interior items are mint.
Some minor rust on front hood edge where spot welds are. (My fault for keeping the front end cover on all last winter).
General comments?
This is my second Cirrus LXi. I had a 1996 and when the lease ran out I bought my present car. After driving the same make and model for almost 8 years I do not get tired of driving this car in any weather. It is comfortable, quiet and fairly roomy. My biggest complaint is how low the middle console armrest is. Also the drivers door edge is thin and doesn't make a comfortable arm rest either so on a long trip I can get a sore left elbow.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 34 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 116000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chrysler Cirrus |
| Date of Entry | 8th December, 2003 |