1998 Chrysler Sebring Convertible JXi review from North America
"Decent"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fuel pump relay at 90k.
Starter at 115 and 180k.
Battery at 90k (and a pain in the you know what to replace).
Head gasket at 75k.
Window switch at 140k.
Rims bent at 110k.
General comments?
This car is a decent car, comfortable, and not too bad looking to match. However, as usual, Chrysler has put their R&D money into looks instead of the drive train. All the problems I've had to date are reasonable to expect with as many miles as I have on it, however, next summer the car is going to be gutted and made into a RWD with a small block Ford. I'd much rather bank on a proven power plant in an experimental car than a bad (and underpowered) Chrysler setup.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 26000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 182000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Silverado |
| Date of Entry | 15th October, 2008 |