1998 Chrysler Sebring Convertible JXi from North America - Comments

18th Jun 2001, 11:20

"The '98 JXi convertible is a "keeper""

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Brake pads had to be replaced & rotors turned - at 36k miles - which seems too early for this to have been needed.

If I go through standing water/heavy rain, then I can count on the alarm section of horn to get totally muffled. Takes about 2 months to dry out. This is an ongoing quirk.

General comments?

We have had this car over 3 years; purchased it new. There have been no major problems to deal with, or even many small problems. It has been a joy to drive and own. Plans are to keep it for many, many more years.

I personally love everything about my car:

Exterior/Interior appearance

Comfortable

Lots of extras that came standard

Reliable

Decent gas mileage

All the positive comments I receive

Stress-release that comes from driving top down - & the top is cake to drop.

Small things that do bug me are:

See above about the alarm horn

Cup Holders are not a good size.


17th Oct 2001, 21:56

I just bought my 98 Sebring Limited. So far I love it. Bought it used with only 9k miles on it for being 3 years old. I broke it in pretty well this summer. However, I do notice the brakes squeak badly, and my top has unsnapped. Also, if my fuel level is low, she has a difficult time starting. Then again, I don't know how exactly the first owner treated her. She sure doesn't look mistreated.


28th Oct 2002, 19:42

I am a 16 year old teenager, and I have just found out that the Chrysler Sebring Convertible is the nicest, inexpensive convertible that I've seen, I am planning on getting one ASAP, around here, in REALLY good shape, with low miles and fully loaded they run around $11,000. Now my guess is that because they new body style came out, that is why they are making these cars so inexpensive. Is that the only reason?


10th Oct 2003, 08:07

I have a red 1998 Sebring Convertible that I purchased new in 1997. No problems until recently. At 55,000 miles I had to replace the blower motor. At 56.000 miles I had to replace the plug wires and distributor, did the plugs then also. At 56,500 miles I had to replace the starter motor, (kept blowing 20 amp fuses). Rear window defroster solder keeps breaking and I keep reglueing it. Cup holders are inadequate for large drinks. No rear cup holders. Overall a great car with the exception of the above.

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