1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible LX review from North America
"Sporty, Many Positive Points"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Tachometer and Odometer turn off if you hit a pothole -- which can be distracting.
ABS is either disconnected or faulty. I fixed it (or so I thought) but it went out again. The ABS light is constantly on.
The roof shudders on back roads. It is in need of constant tightening.
General comments?
Very sporty convertible. Everyone thinks it is nearer to the year 2000 rather than a 1997.
The engine does not perform as expected on the hills of Pennsylvania. I would sacrifice the Turbo for a larger engine. Previous car had a 3.8L V6, so it was a step down in power.
Has had many recalls, which was an inconvenience, but all repairs have been done correctly.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5L turbo V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 65000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 76000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Sable |
| Date of Entry | 28th May, 2003 |