1998 Chrysler Sebring Convertible JX review from North America
"The sharpest, sportiest, most affordable US convertible on the market!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Horn alarm will periodically "go off" for several minutes, and plug on horn must be pulled to stop it.
The engine will occasionally "knock", but not consistently.
The powerful door speakers will cause the inside door panels to vibrate unpleasantly when stereo volume is raised to high level.
The radio volume will occasionally continue to increase despite the knob being turned toward the left to decrease it.
The front brakes always squeal when cold, but stop squealing when warmed up.
General comments?
In spite of the above annoyances, I have been very happy with the car, both its looks and performance.
I purchased the car in Michigan, knowing I would be moving to Florida soon. Florida's weather is tailor-made for year-round top-down cruising, and it has continued to provide me with supreme motoring enjoyment.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 fuel-injected Six Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 45500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 56700 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Ranger |
| Date of Entry | 2nd December, 2004 |