Transmission 3-4 shift was rough when the engine/transmission was cold .
This is the 3rd Sebring convertible I've had (98 JX, 00 JXI, 02 GTC). All 3 for the most part have been good cars for me with minimal problems. The 02 has the best V6 engine (2.7) while the 98 & 00 had the 2.5. Also the 02 has the best brakes, more solid feel, quieter, etc. (all 3 have/had 4 wheel disc anti-lock, however the 02 doesn't offer traction control). The 02 was also the most solid feeling structure. However that's where my praise stops. The 02 was also the most deconteted. My 98 JX had more standard features and more amenities than 02 GTC does. The 00 JXI felt luxurious and loaded with features compared to the 02 GTC which was close to the same price.
One other note: Chrysler seriously needs to improve their trim color offerings. With the exception of the Limited model, having Tan or Grey as the only interior trim colors is pretty unexciting and cheap looking.
To the contrary, I loved my 2002 Sebring until-I had it in the shop 8 times for the brakes and the 2.7 engine seized and Chrysler will not cover this under warranty as they say not enough oil changes were done. I am currently putting in a 2.7 reconditioned motor by jasper at a cost of almost $6,000. I will never buy chrysler again.
The above comment is absolutely right -- Chrysler's 2.7L engines are prone to seize and die and Chrysler WILL try to blame you for "not changing the oil."
You should get your 2.7L flushed and immediately switch to a thin synthetic -- it should allow you to get 100,000 miles from this engine if you're lucky. Otherwise, you'll likely have the engine die at around 60,000 miles (see http://www.dontbuyone.org for more information).
Incidentally, I know two Chrysler drivers who kept records of their oil changes -- all of which were within the specified range listed in the owner's manual -- who were still told that their engine failure was "their fault." These engines cost over $6,000 to install new, and you'll find most engine repair places are completely out of them and back-ordered.
Don't believe me? Call up any engine replacement shop and ask him about the Chrysler 2.7L. You'll get an EARFUL.
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