1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible jxi review from North America
"This car has served its purpose of being a ragtop that is dependable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
About once a year I have replace worn front brake pads. The dealer where purchased charges at the wazoo, I now have a regular place that does all mech. type work, I take all four of my cars to this place.
Little things like the gas gage moving up and down (bringing on the little yellow pump icon) when the gas level reaches a level of just below full to half full. Below half full it does nothing.
The drivers side window control panel has come loose and will not stay put despite what ever measures I try. All the clips come off the posts and the panel just flops around.
Whenever it rains hard or I wash the car water does store in the hold built for the top. After a day or two it leaks out, so far it hasn't made it into the car itself.
General comments?
There is good news and bad news here. On the bad side is the car is black and is like a magnet for everything on the road. I have been run into at intersections (less than a year from new) causing me to run with my lights on all the time. Parking lots, people back into it as if they cannot see it, and wildlife, last year a big deer ran right infront of it. This car is no stranger to the body shop.
The good side. During the past year, say about 85,000 miles it starting running better than when it was new. We took it on vacation last year, sort of stretched its legs and since then it is like the engine got broken in.
The car looks great when cleaned up and I try a keep it maintained. I live in Georgia so despite all the little problems it still is a great ride down south.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 16 miles |
| Most recent distance | 95211 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 9th January, 2004 |