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1998 Chrysler Sebring (Limited)
chrysler777, 09/29/2011
1998 Chrysler Sebring JXi 2dr Convertible
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
This Sebring is the first generation sebring and in my opinion the best! It is an affordable convertible that is not boring to look at or drive by any means. It has a refined transmission with plenty of power but pretty good mpg. If you are in the market for a convertible consider this one.
26 years of highly reliable service
Dave, 11/17/2015
updated 11/27/2024
1998 Chrysler Sebring JXi 2dr Convertible
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
We bought this car new in June of 1998, as an anniversary present to my wife. It has been a totally reliable, trouble free vehicle in 180,000miles. Aside from regular normal maintenance, the car has never been in the shop for repairs. Garage kept all its life, the original top lasted 16 years - top material was still good, but the threads in the seams began to fail. No rust. Leather seats, carpet, etc. still good. No complaints-it was driven daily for the first 10 years. Probably never sell it at this point. Our granddaughter is currently driving it. Other than normal maintenance there have been no issues.
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After 80000 miles
Robert W. Porter, 11/07/2004
1998 Chrysler Sebring JX 2dr Convertible
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
After 80000 miles and 7 years later, the body is still in excellent shape and the paint still shines. But the tie-rod ends go bad and then break, yes I said break, so you cannot steer when they break and could cause an accident. So have them replaced as soon as you buy one of these cars, or have the owner do it before you buy. The cross over tube in your cooling system deteriorates and needs to be replaced, kind of pricey. The rear defogger hasn't worked since I bought the car. The tranny is geared high so you don't get the full effect of the 168hp V6. And the computer puts the engine at idle once you hit 105mph. Doesn't go any faster unless you can get the rev limiter shut off.
Just bought and LOVING it!!!
takes2tutango, 03/18/2011
1998 Chrysler Sebring JXi 2dr Convertible
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
So, I have only owned my Sebring for 3 days now and I really don't have a lot to base reliability on as of yet but, I can say I am thrilled with this car more every time I open the door, start the engine and head out on the open road. I looked at numerous BMW's prior but, none came close to the comfort and features for the money. I needed something that my two kids could fit in as well and they thought every BMW we test drove felt too cramped. Now, I am not in any way saying that BMW isn't a great car but, for the money I am LOVING this Sebring. I will keep you informed as to whether I still love it in six months and then a year too. Right now she's got 123,000 miles and looks brand new.
My Sebring Experience by JW
JW, 02/28/2002
1998 Chrysler Sebring JXi 2dr Convertible
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
Main issue was reliability. Two top motors. Then rear window defogger kept coming off (7 times). Then steering column locked. Had to have it towed. Final straw was the transmission started shifting erratically. Dealer replaced mounts. Few days later no transmission. New torque converter, no credit for mounts. Two weeks later transmission starts to slip (had 70K miles on it at this point). Am 56 years old, take care of my cars.