1998 Chrysler Sebring Convertible JXi Limited review from North America
"Classy Looking Car with Intermittent Problems"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I replaced tires and brakes at 36,000 miles. Leather on seats are very worn and cheap looking. Seems like cheap leather. Replaced alternator at 50,000 miles. Water build up in space of rear tire well while driving in a major storm. It leaked into my car through the rear passenger radio speaker and onto rear and front passenger floor. In turn it fried my sub-woofer and amplifier. Zapped out my system completely! The cause was "a clogged rear wheel well drainage system"??? Once car dried out it worked again with some static problems intermittently. Brakes squeal since I've owned the car, even after replacement.
General comments?
Get tons of compliments on the look of the car with the gold package, especially at night.
Convertible is awesome.
Killer (Infinity) stereo until problem with water leakage.
Rear window and rear view mirrors don't allow enough view to drive safely.
Brakes drive me nuts until heated up.
Interior leather cheap looking with lots of cracking.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 36000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 58000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 24th July, 2003 |