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Used 1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Consumer Reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

Not the best convertible, great to drive

iisk8, 07/23/2009
1996 Chrysler Sebring JXi 2dr Convertible
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Bought this car new, has needed brakes continually. Just found out entire undercarriage is rotting, and last year the drain holes plugged and the interior flooded blowing the amp and rear speakers. Have to say loved the car, but would not consider buying the updated model. I only get about 10 miles to the gallon on local driving which is all I do.

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1.88 out of 5 stars

Former Sebring Owner

Dmockensturm, 06/26/2006
1996 Chrysler Sebring JX 2dr Convertible
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

This car was in the shop every three months the entire time we owned it. It was a horrible purchase.

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1.75 out of 5 stars

Death Trap

Maddie S, 02/18/2010
1996 Chrysler Sebring JXi 2dr Convertible
2 of 7 people found this review helpful

This car has swayed me against convertibles and Chryslers forever. I recieved this car 13 years after it was made, but that is no excuse for the quality at which it operates. I got hit in this car, flipped, and it almost killed me. One time I was riding with the top up, and the wind nearly ripped it off. The brakes were bad. And the rag top leaked, eventually leading to a nasty case of mold growing in the back. Horrible gas mileage as well, maybe 14 miles per gallon. This car was not only a hazard to my social life, but to my actual life as well.

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2.25 out of 5 stars

DO NOT Buy This Car!!!

lallaw, 09/11/2009
1996 Chrysler Sebring JXi 2dr Convertible
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

This car is garbage. Hard to say what DOES work. Poorly designed, poorly manufactured. No wonder Chrysler needed a bailout. These cars have all kinds of electrical problems. In 18 mos. I've been through 3 batteries; timing belt; distributor; replaced the top; serviced the AC (twice). And I'm told the previous owner took care of it! I hardly drive it and every time I do I am afraid of what will happen next. Now it just stalls in the middle of driving along. On a freeway going 60 mpg you lose all power. Battery works but you become a glider. You pray you make it to the side of the road before being killed. This is a COMMON problem that makes tech scratch their heads. Towed 4 times in 4 mos.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best car I've owned in 40 years

LoveUSA, 06/17/2007
1996 Chrysler Sebring JX 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I bought this car new (5000 miles) and have never had a moments trouble. It's still running strong after all these years, with only regular maintenance and fluid checks. Brakes had to be re-padded, that's all. I would definitely consider buying another Chrysler Sebring. It's still looks and runs as nice as when I first bought it. Have a few recall notices over the years, minor things like convertible top instructions and shift lock. Other than that, you can't go wrong with one of these cars.. and their so hot looking, quiet and smooth. Love it!

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