2000 Chrysler Cirrus Review
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
If you value having a boatload of standard luxury features over a high level of refinement or performance, the Cirrus may be the car for you.
Pros
Great-looking car, a ton of standard features for the price.
Cons
No traction control, lame V6, lacking refinement, poor crashworthiness.
What's New for 2000
With a redesigned Cirrus successor modeled after the exceptionally attractive Concorde due in showrooms for 2001, the 2000 model is essentially a carryover model. Child-seat tethers have been added behind the backseat, and four new colors debut.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Darn Good Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Chrysler Cirrus 4 Dr LXi Sedan
Review
Typically get 25 miles to the gallon. Good performance. No CD player installed--have to listen to radio or cassettes. Sadly, there are no ash trays. Nice looking car; both inside and out. My car is gold in color--it speaks loudly of the LXI model. Almost 100,000 miles on it now; no change of spark plugs or exhaust systems yet. No transmission problems with my car. Drivers door window motor went out--replaced it myself. Here's a good suggestion: take care of the car and it will take care of you. I wonder about the front light bulb assembly--plastic degrades and wonder when I won't be able to see if the light from the bulb can't get through the plastic lens cover.
Favorite Features
Leather seats, seat adjustments, good sound system, rear winder defogger
Suggested Improvements
Find a place to put an ash tray in front drivers area.
Fun Car with only a few Quirks...
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Chrysler Cirrus 4 Dr LXi Sedan
Review
This car is a blast to drive. The 2.5L V6 is a little sluggish to get going, but once you're moving, mash the gas and prepare for some fun. The gearing is very low in this car, so even in overdrive, the engine is in its powerband. Just keep in mind that this hurts fuel economy (I average 28mpg with a 75/25 city/highway split). The seats are not comfortable for long trips due to a lack of padding. The interior is plasticky and cheap looking/feeling. I've had issue with tie rods and strut mounts giving way prematurely. Tires make a large difference in ride quality. Car is still going strong at 150,000 miles.
Favorite Features
High-revving V6, low-geared transmission, exterior appearance
Suggested Improvements
Upgrade the seats (for comfort) and the plastic (for looks and quality), Give the car an extra gear (for fuel economy) and upgrade the tie rods and strut mounts (for longevity)
Great reliable car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Chrysler Cirrus 4 Dr LXi Sedan
Review
I have had this car since 2001, my son had it for 2 years and now my daughter has it. 110,000 miles and no problems. I maintain it properly, I changed the timing belt at 90,000 for safety reason, I've had no problems with it. I think i could easily get 200k miles out of it.
Favorite Features
Fast, reliable
Suggested Improvements
nothing
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Good car overall
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Chrysler Cirrus 4 Dr LX Sedan
Review
I have over 157,000 miles on it and it still runs great and the AC is ice cold. I bought the car new in 2000 and like many went through brakes quickly. I had to replace brakes and rotors before 30,000 miles. Rust appeared on the hood lip within two years, but was out of warranty for miles. There was a recall on the power steering hose; mine blew a year before the recall. I will be giving the car to my son soon and expect it to last a couple of more years.
Favorite Features
Nice acceleration. Comfortable.
Suggested Improvements
Poor quality on hood since it rusted quickly.
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Cirrus Had It's Good and Bad Points
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 4 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Chrysler Cirrus 4 Dr LX Sedan
Review
The ball joints all had to be replaced, both tie rod ends, both front struts, rotors and pads, rack and pinion, drivers window regulator. But especially, hood rusted through at leading edge (saw this on many others). This all before 65,000. Was good car but had a high maintennce 'front end' (and ignition - wires and plugs). Was garaged and driven normally. Had the 98 Breeze before - same problems but it leaked oil by 30,000 miles to the tune of 1 quart a week. Am glad they stopped making it so I won't buy another. My brother had similar problems with his, plus the notorious 'front wheel bearing' problems.
Favorite Features
Fuel economy. Pick up (when it had it).
Suggested Improvements
Redesign the hood so the water doesn't get trapped under leading edge. Make front end components more durable (much more).
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