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Bad Boy Blue
Thomas Miller, 09/12/2015
2005 Chrysler Sebring Limited 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
19 of 22 people found this review helpful
This is a very reliable car. Just do the maintenance required, and this thing will start and run every time. This is one of the most dependable cars I have ever owned. And I have found that it is a great platform for upgrading. I've added a few items to it, and I get lots of compliments. If you get one of these things, you'll be very happy. Zoom zoom.
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I have the only Sebring to pass 200,000 miles?
N Sobieck, 06/14/2019
updated 12/15/2020
2005 Chrysler Sebring 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought this 2005 car used 12.2011, still have it today 06.2019. It had 47,000 miles under its belt. Last month the odometer turned over 200,000 miles. Yes, I've had to replace the camshaft senor 3 times, 1 upper control arm, 1 lower control arm, set of Struts, 1 rear brake pads and drums, 4 or 5 front disc brake pad with a few rotors. I replaced the timing belt and water pump with a timing and water pump kit well after the recommended time to change it. I use a synthetic mix oil for older cars and I change the engine oil every 5,000 miles. I'm by no means an automobile mechanic, but I know what to look for when buying a used car. I put on cover-all and look under the car and check for engine leaks. I have bought many used cars in my life time and the main problems with most vehicles are the owners didn't preform regular maintenance. I would ask the owners if the tires were replaced, if not I check the treads to see if the wear is even on the tire and does it match the tire on the other side. If the tires are new, I look at the tie-rods and control arms to see if they were replaced or ignored. For those that complain they got a 'lemon' from someone they trusted or someone told them there was nothing wrong with the car and bought a car in bad condition. Shame on them that lie, but shame on you for being so gullible. Most of the reviews I see are from people that don't get there cars maintained as they should be. Car reviews are more like a blog for people to complain how something failed cause something wasn't right while driving it and didn't take the time to investigate the problem. Read your cars maintenance schedule and look at the odometer, it will tell you what will fail next, if you don't get the maintenance done, you wont be so surprised when you have to call a tow truck to take it to a shop to have repairs done. 06.14.2020, I have since this original review have replaced the transmission. Yes it cost around $1,500.00 to replace. Its a used Trans from a low mileage vehicle, but with the exterior and interior being in mint condition. I knew I'd get more miles out of her.
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This Car is Maintenance Free
ChrisBrig, 06/04/2009
2005 Chrysler Sebring Touring 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Sebring in May of 2006, and I have changed the oil religously, added new tires, and had the brakes serviced. That is it. I have not had any service issues, and this car has never left me stranded on the side of the road. This car is reliable.
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Steve, 12/30/2004
2005 Chrysler Sebring Touring 2dr Convertible (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
I was reading the reviews on this car before I bought it, sloppy handling, unrefined drivetrains?? I drove 8 hours straight in this car, usually my back starts to hurt or something, but not in this car, very comfy, also at speeds upwards of 95-100 mph, I couldn't even hear the engine, a very quiet ride. Two things that I do notice are low gas mileage (but thats the same for all gasoline powered engines), and also the 2.7 V-6 is a high-speed engine (churning 200 hp and only 190 torque), but if you don't mind shifting down to get back to the top-end, then it is alright. In closing, I doubted my purchase because the other reviews say the doors are going to fall off, but not anymore!
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commander, 05/07/2005
2005 Chrysler Sebring Touring 2dr Convertible (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Although dealer service was good,the auto came through with defects. Electronic coupler was loose and caused malfunctions in a number of systems.. oil leak is being attended to next week.