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Love This One!
jagsjones27, 12/30/2007
2008 Chrysler Sebring Limited 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought the hard top & 3.6L V6 Limited. It is as quiet as you'll get for a convertible. A trunk & back seat area that is actually functional. The fuel mileage is off-set by the fun.
Beware!
Never Again!!, 06/27/2008
2008 Chrysler Sebring Touring 2dr Convertible (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I loved this car when I saw it. It has great features BUT 2 days after purchase I had a U-Connect problem, it has been serviced 5 times and in the shop 12 out of the 30 days that I have had it so far. I wish I had read these reviews because no one is lying here. They really need to start over with this car. Technical support is no support, no one seems to know the resolution. This was my first convertible and now the excitement is gone. I am stuck with a lemon I do believe. After reading the other reviews I guess I will have many more additional problems. That's just great!
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NEEDS SOME IMPROVEMENT
GENE, 07/19/2007
2008 Chrysler Sebring Limited 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
very poor on gas milage I am averaging on 12.5 mpg. their should be a valet key to lock the truck and glove box.The remote key fob does not always work to lower the top.The u connect voice system is not very easy to work it does not have a good voice recognition.
Be Careful of The Convertible Top
PhillyPa, 08/17/2007
2008 Chrysler Sebring Touring 2dr Convertible (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for two months and 3000 miles. It's left me stranded twice so far. When putting the roof down, the trunk did not close (twice now). Roadside asst. will not tow it with the trunk open. You have to drive it very slowly back to te dealership with the truck open like a sail. I've been waiting two weeks now for parts to have it fixed. I also have a 2001 Sebring with 122,000 mile and had no problems with it. Needless to say, this model is a huge let down so far. Hopefully, I won't be too far from home the next time it breaks.
A ok transportation
Frank Dangelo, 01/10/2021
2008 Chrysler Sebring Touring 2dr Convertible (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have had lots of problems with the windows and doors. if the master switch gets even damp windows won't work. Doors wouldn't close and latch correctly until mechanic removed door springs
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Engineers should resign
vixvix, 02/05/2015
2008 Chrysler Sebring Touring 2dr Convertible (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 18 people found this review helpful
2008 Chrysler Sebring Touring Convertible is my third Chrysler Convertible. All three purchased used. The first-engine was destroyed when timing belt broke-had to replace the engine; the 2nd-ran hot and melted the engine; replaced the car; the third (and final) purchased from CarMax in 2012- needs struts, replaced the brakes twice; windshield wipers are sporadic; design of the body-rear is so high -can't see vehicles behind me; trunk is so heavy -have difficulty closing it; rear interior so tight, grade-school children have to curl up - adults are in disbelief. The console (between front seats) is un-reachable; sun visors are cheap w/no light; 'oil change needed' is always on. No more!
What a turd
Candy, 11/08/2015
updated 05/11/2017
2008 Chrysler Sebring LX 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
I love my Convertible. I recommend the larger V-6 though fast efficient and FUN
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Outstanding Convertible
zomo, 07/12/2008
2008 Chrysler Sebring LX 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Purchased my first convertible 1 month ago and have covered over 1,000 miles. The 2.4 engine is quite and economical; averaging 30 mpg (55% highway/45%city). It's got plenty of power for all around cruising. The interior is fantastic with easy to read gauges and very comfortable seats. The Sebring has been 100% reliable with every feature/option. Sirius radio and UConnect are wonderful and the 17" rims make the car standout. As mentioned in other reviews, this isn't a hot rod or a sports car - rather it is a solid frame with a comfortable ride & good handling; competitive with any other mid sized car available today. I truly feel good about owning a Sebring convertible!
Great Car
beachbumx, 06/26/2009
2008 Chrysler Sebring LX 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
So far this car has been great. Average 24 mpg. Pleanty of room for my 6' 4' frame.Plenty of looks when top is down. Top is a whiz to operate. Fun Car to drive. Love its Radio and controls.
The Best Sebring Yet
convertible Len, 07/11/2007
2008 Chrysler Sebring Limited 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Having owned a 2005 Sebring with an anemic engine, I decided to buy the new 2008 Sebring Limited for the 3.5 engine and the 6 speed gear box and am I glad I did. This car has good power and handling and is certainly a great improvement over the last Sebring I owned. I also do not like the hard top, so I found the rare cloth top Limited to buy. I have standard antilock breaks plus positraction, and electronic stability control options so the car is very solid, quick off the line and handles very well It us a very solid car. It does not 'swim' all over the road. Overall, it is a really fun boulevard car to drive. I love using the key fob to start it from 35 feet or drop the top.
Commuter Car
CommuterGuy, 04/01/2008
2008 Chrysler Sebring Limited 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Before buying this car I looked at many cars for my 120 mile/day commute. Living in FL has many advantages and one is that i get to commute with the top down most of the time. I looked at many cars including a Prius for this commute, but am very glad i choose the Sebring as this is the most fun to drive car i tried. With the mygig in the car all my play lists are loaded and at the ready as i head over the Sunshine Skyway with the top down. Mileage has been a bit better than listed at about 30 mpg, the highway gear helps, and it's nice to have the bigger engine when you need it.
Hardtop convertible
Michell, 06/02/2009
2008 Chrysler Sebring Limited 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have the hardtop convertible, and it's so easy to use - whether you drop the top with the button on the dash, or remotely on the keyfob. I love the navigation, and the 'jukebox' style radio - it's great to be able to burn all my CD's to the car's hard drive and not have to load CD's all the time. Great USB plug-in. Love the trunk room. It has enough space to hold 2 golf bags with the top down - awesome! Seats are comforable, and front ones are heated - they heat up within 2 minutes! A/C works well. Car handles well, though not as well as some German cars.
Fun Car But Has Its Issues
leolady, 05/20/2010
2008 Chrysler Sebring LX 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love my car & cannot emphasize that enough. It's such a fun drive, but it has its flaws. I knew more about the car then dealership from the reviews I read, so I knew the car (could) have its flaws. It has been in the shop many times for a new car: entire top panel had to be replaced because passenger side lining was cut short & falling down, driver side lining replaced because car leaked when raining, the windows sometimes don't go up all the way & the car makes a loud grinding noise with left turns. Most recently, the dashboard lights randomly don't work in the dark-electrical shortage. Love the car & will have fun, but when the warranty is up, so am I.
Love hate relationship
Heather, 08/10/2008
2008 Chrysler Sebring LX 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my 3rd convertible. I love it. The problem I'm having is starting the car. It doesn't just turn over like a new car should. It drags while trying to start. It starts every time but sometimes I'm not sure it's going to. The dealership tells me they can't reproduce the problem. I'm so frustrated. Anyone else have this problem? I would love some input.
BUYER BEWARE!!!!!
Why Me??, 07/10/2009
2008 Chrysler Sebring LX 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This was by far the worst mistake I have ever made when purchasing a car. (Owned Toyota, Pontiac, Lexus, and Audi.) In the first 20 days of driving my Chrysler Sebring LX Convertible the latch on the trunk stops operating. This means that my trunk lid will not close and is unsafely moving about while I drive. Next problem came at a stop light when the car stalled Yes, I was completely stopped at a light and it completely shut off. Luckily my boyfriend was driving and he of course knew what to do. I probably would have panicked. Third, it seems that this problem is a continual problem that CHRYSLER (who should be bankrupt from making crappy cars) is in denial to recall to fix.
Fun
Emily, 01/15/2010
2008 Chrysler Sebring LX 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I wanted a convertible with a back seat, and this was one that I could afford! I really do love this car... it's so much fun to drive around with the top down in the summertime, but I've also had no issues driving in several inches of snow. I had a small leak repaired by the front window shortly after purchasing, and have had no other issues. I have the smaller engine - not a ton of power, but still enough for me. I'm really happy with this purchase.
3.5L V6 Hardtop Convertible
Chris , 10/15/2010
2008 Chrysler Sebring LX 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Black with platinum wheels and trim, the car sure looks classy. Put synthetic oil and premium gasoline in it, and she flies, too. Sadly, only 20 mpg in the city. What I thought was flimsy building (the grunts and groans quite a bit), I realized is just how the car is sprung. Once you drive it a while, it can really perform for you. All the things they say about the interior are true, and it would have been an easy fix because its really comfy in there, actually. Also, windshield top is a little low for tall people. Classy rig. Ladies in Palm Springs love it.
Worst mileage I ever had
bigo, 03/08/2008
2008 Chrysler Sebring Limited 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought it to leave at our condo in FL. Has about 600 miles on it now and I have filled it up four times already. My 04 Vette, 04 Maxima, 04 Jeep Liberty, and 07 Avelon up North all get far better mileage (nearly twice that for all except the Jeep). All in town short trips except one trip from Fort Lauderdale to Palm Beach and rtn. No leg room in back seat. Nice ride characteristics and top operation. My wife loves it though.
Basically a Fun Car BUT!
SirSteven, 05/08/2008
2008 Chrysler Sebring Limited 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I now have 10,000 trouble free fun miles except I had a mygig radio option. Don't let anybody kid you it is junk! In the first three months I was without a radio for at least two months. It came on when it felt like it. I was promised a software up grade each month. It never came! Finally it got here. They put it in and radio was worse. The installed a new radio. It wasn't new it was a refurbished. What a laugh. It was worse then the first on plus the switched hard drive capacity. It still didn't work. The bluetooth locked up with the phones and your party could not hear you. The put in another refurbished unit and it again was junk. Now have a new unit from a demo car and it's junk
Basking in the sun
Sue, 02/29/2024
2008 Chrysler Sebring Limited 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Love everything about my car.It is sporty,fun to drive and good on gas.Top goes down with the push of a button.
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some real problems
Richard, 02/05/2009
2008 Chrysler Sebring Limited 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
Beautiful to look at Hardtop has operated a-ok although it is in the garage having up dates done to top right now Ride is good on smooth hardtop roads but rattles and bangs like a piece of junk when the road gets rough. Gas milage gets whats advertised Dealer service is very expensive 10 bucks for a spark plug is kinda steep.Good fit and finish I love the electronic transmission
Basic transportation at best
Francesco Dangelo, 10/22/2020
2008 Chrysler Sebring Touring 2dr Convertible (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful
Problem car, troublesome doors and windows and top Not fun at all
stylish ride?
David Miller, 04/03/2018
2008 Chrysler Sebring Limited 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 4 people found this review helpful
The clear coat paint on this car started pealing about 3 years after we had the car. Contacted Chrysler, they said couldn't help me wasn't under any warranty. They said it was because we were parking the car outside. I politely told them I have a 1966 Plymouth Sport fury that has always been parked outside and the paint has never peeled. Also have a 2005 Chrysler P/T Cruiser that has always been parked outside and do not have any paint peeling problems. So if you want a car that looks like it has leprosy them by all means buy one. You would think a $40,000 car would not have this kind of problem. But if you want one that looks good years down the line I would not suggest this car. There are other things but I am not going to go into them. This is the major one.
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2nd and last Sebring, Mistake
CC, 01/05/2008
2008 Chrysler Sebring Limited 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
My first Sebring was a 2000 used with 20K miles. Fortunately, I purchased an extended warranty, I needed to use it several times. I swore I would not buy another one, but I did, I have had the 2008 Sebring converable less than 6 months and already have had it back for service 5 times. It needs to go back yet again. Front end noises, leaks, and 2 days ago, it just shut off when I made a right turn. Less than 7K miles. I don't recommend the Sebring Convertable. Wish I would have bought the Toyota Solana convertable. Incidendley, no space in the back seat for passenger legs. I use it as a bench.
2008 Convertible
Tami, 06/24/2009
2008 Chrysler Sebring LX 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2008 Stone White Sebring LX Convertible. Love it! Has the 4 cylinder, and i drove it through the Ozark Mountains here in Missouri with no trouble at all - and that was with the top up, the A/C blasted, two passengers and a trunk full of luggage. It is comfy, cool looking and is a real head turner!!
Keeps me happy and with a smile!
George, 01/24/2010
2008 Chrysler Sebring LX 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
There's no better convertible for the price anywhere. Anyone who complains about this car is nuts, unless they have had mechanical troubles Convertbles are not for those who want to live inside a bubble, and if one wants all the comforts of home, they should remain in their living room! When the top is down who cares about the dashboard or the plastic trim? And, if the car were to get wet inside somehow, as all do in time, isn't it better to have things the way this car does? In the winter it holds the road, and its trunk is huge when the top is up. Nowadays everyone is spoiled. Be real,I remember when convertibles were bare bones w/ the metal frame exposed under the top.
u-connect problems
patrick, 04/13/2010
2008 Chrysler Sebring Limited 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love this model-this is my third sebring convertible, 96, 99 and now the 08. However,the u-connect phone continues to dump the stored phone numbers-4 times so far. the dealer replaced the computer, but is still dumping. No one seams to know what is happening.