Chrysler Sebring 2008

Coming from a 2002 Chrysler Neon, my Chrysler Sebring is a huge step up, the vechicle feels solid and sturdy. it's V6 gives it nice speed, the first gear up to 6000rpm will give you a gentle push back into your seat, after that it's very linear and smooth acceleration to whatever speed of your choosing.

Cost of replacement Wheels/Tires compared to my older smaller Neon are a bit pricey, but that's expected for being larger 17" rims. Estimated $1450 for 4 Steel Rims and Winter Tires. Hardly a negative point towards the vehicle itself though. If I go with TPMS that would add a few hundred more for the sensors and the added inconvenience of having to have the dealer reprogram the Tire Pessure sensors to the car twice a year, so I may just stick to dealing with the TPMS light on this winter once I get winter tires for it.

Suspension is great and handles bumps very well.

The seats are firm yet comfortable, and the lumbar support on the drivers side is a huge bonus. My car is fully powered seats so it's pretty easy to get it exactly how you want it, although with it being so adjustable, you may find yourself constantly tweaking it just a little.

Steering wheel audio controls are great, and the buttons hidden behind the steering wheel give it a nicer appearance.

My vehicle came with Remote start and Remote Express Windows (Press Unlock Once, then press and hold the second time, both front windows roll down until you release)

The vehicle is very quiet on the inside, Previously Siri on my iPhone couldn't understand me unless I practically yelled to it (while mounted to a dash holder just to the right of the steering wheel in my last car), mounted in the exact same spot in my Sebring, it seems to work just fine with less road noise entering the vehicle.

To my mind, the 2008 Sebring convertible is the most striking vehicle manufactured since the Chevrolet BelAir of 1957. While I was aware of the earlier models of Sebring, it was not until January of 2009 that I noticed the 2008 model. Of all the vehicles on the highways, the '08 Sebring (including '09 and 2010 models) is the only vehicle to catch my attention sufficient to elicit a strong ownership desire. After researching the used-vehicle market and noting negative reviews on earlier Sebring models, I concluded the documented problems with earlier models had been addressed by Chrysler engineers and the '08 Touring model could fulfill my expectations. A VIN check (http://www.checkmycar.com/ ) gave me reasonable confidence of the vehicle's road worthiness. The unit I purchased started out as a Maui rental car that subsequently was sold at a fleet-vehicle auction in Phoenix (these are painfully expensive in Canada). I bought it from its previous owner after a thorough vehicle inspection by an insurance-approved mechanic. The odometer registered 37,000 miles at the time I took over ownership.

My Sebring has a 2.7 litre V6 engine that has proven itself in the mountainous terrain of British Columbia where I live. It has ample power for the mountain passes, it is quiet, comfortable, reliable and reasonably fuel efficient (8.2 litres/100 km based on 5,000 miles of driving at about 90% highway use). I consider my Sebring to be striking in appearance with above average performance. My only surprise was platinum spark plugs (more expensive than I would have expected).

As further context, I am a senior citizen who never expected to own a convertible. Since purchasing this unit, driving has become a pleasure rather than just a necessity. I have found no basis to support the negative reviews I have seen regarding the '08 Sebring. Little wonder this is reputed to be America's best-selling convertible. I do love this car. Well done Chrysler!

J'ai ce modèle depuis plusieurs moi et rien n'a reprocher, familial et confortable. Le toit dur insonorise très bien. Avec le moustiquaire/coupe vent, je peux parlé au cellulaire UConnect sans toit a 120km/h  le toit est facile a opéré. Les critiques et comparaisons ne tiennent pas la route, car rarement on lévalue le Sebring avec le toit rigide en version limited.