1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible JX review from North America
"Bittersweet Misery"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I first purchased my Chrysler Sebring in 1997.
I parked it in my garage for two years until I moved into a high-rise building with no garage.
One day I rained heavily and I noticed a puddle on the floor in the rear on the passenger side.
When I took off, I heard a swish sound. When I stepped on the brakes, a river rushed to the front of my car floor, soaking my feet and my pants leg.
I heard all sorts of things that could have been done like drilling holes, cleaning the gutters, and last but not least, weather stripping (whatever that means).
These suggestions came from Chrysler themselves. Nothing has seemed to work.
I have been struggling with this problem for years now, and I'm quite sure that my car is completely rusted out and my carpet is dry rotted.
Not to mention how the fabric of the top has completely detached itself from my rear window, inviting more elements into the interior of my car.
I let the car sit up for three years in a garage. I recently pulled it back out to continue working on it and now I'm going through all kind of changes with these rip off convertible repair shops. I don't know if they trying to get over on me because I am a woman, or they just think that I am just plain stupid.
I want to keep my car because it runs good and it's paid for, but this water from the rain and car washes are about to drive me crazy.
I don't think it's fair for Chrysler to sell all of these defected vehicles to so many people and don't do anything about it. I don't know what else to do...
General comments?
My car is a beauty.
But it is almost impossible to keep the water out.
On the convertibles, the rear windows have to be replaced after about four or five years, costing a whopping $550 per pop.
All I need are a few gold fishes to go with the pond on the floor of my car.
Recalls on Chrysler Sea brings are to be automatic when it comes to the water flooding and rear window replacements.
I paid a price for my car with money and sweat, but I will never buy anything else from Chrysler again.
Chrysler has me crying...
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 103000 miles |
| Previous car | Buick Regal |
| Date of Entry | 10th December, 2008 |