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Submitted 2009-07-30 15:50:42 |
Jim
| Performance: |  | Exterior: |  | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
- Great styling w/awesome hardtop (QUICK up and down)
- Clean lines
- Great amenities: comfortable leather seats, super MyGig AV system
- Inexpensive maintenance
- Roomy trunk (even w/top down)
- Good compromise performance and handling (i.e., highway and surface, sporty and interior space, performance and efficiency, etc.)
- Lifetime powertrain warranty Cons: How would you improve 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
- More attention to interior detail
- Slightly tighter suspension
- 20 more horsepower 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Review:
Ignore the lower-priced models and get the Limited hardtop (I tested them all, along with competing VW, Toyota, and Volvo models). This car NEEDS the 3.5L V6 and 6 speed transmission, both of which are excellent, and there is no comparison in drive/ride experience. Early models had roof and electrical problems, all of which have been resolved. I have had NO problems with mine, and I do not baby it. Fit and finish on late 2008's and the 2009's is excellent, and quality control is dramatically improved. Many complain about the use of plastics in the interior, but the Limited interior is very clean and nice, and the surfaces are very easy to keep clean (VERY important for a convertible).
This car is fun to drive and easy to own. If you are looking for a relatively sporty convertible that can still haul the family when needed, this is a fantastic car. It is well-engineered, designed, and built, and a great value. One year and 30k miles after buying mine new, I still love my Limited! |
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Submitted 2009-04-07 12:34:16 |
Jeff
| Performance: |  | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
Nice looking car, comfortable, smooth ride, great hard-top roof, handles well, nice gizmos (stereo, heated seats, etc.) and price.
Trunk space with the top up is huge for a convertible.
Bought a new '08 model in March '09 and got a fantastic price. Cons: How would you improve 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
The engine (2.7 V6) lacks some oompf.
The clean look of the interior diminishes upon contact - a bit plasticky.
Leg room in the back is tight. 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Review:
I owned a 2001 Sebring Convertible, which was a terrific car. Never had any problems with it. With all of the incentives out there, I decided to trade it in for a new model. Here's some comparisons:
- 08 model rides much higher, which is nice.
- 01 model had a notably bigger cabin. That's true of both the front seats and (especially) the rear seats. That said, the 08 is still a comfortable, smooth ride.
- The V6 engine in my 01 Sebring had more pick up (and indeed, more horsepower.) The '08 2.7 VJ is adequate, but I can feel the difference in power.
- The 08 model has tighter handling and a better turning radius.
On balance, the 08 Touring model is a tremendous value. It's a sharp looking, comfortable car with a lot of great features.
I might add that I am struck by the hostility expressed in some of expert reviews about the exterior design of the new Sebring convertible. Yes, it could be described as boxy or chunky. You may not like it (I do) but you can't argue it is not a distinctive look. The hostility, however, is mystifying because you don't see such vitriolic statements made about other convertible models. One of the Sebring's closest peers in terms of price and features is the Toyota Camry Solara. It may well be a reliable car with great features. But the design is completely bland and uninspiring. The rear of that car is totally ungainly. But you almost never read a negative word about that -- or of the boring, if not ugly, designs of the Saab, Volvo or VW convertible models on the market. |
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Submitted 2009-11-27 14:46:02 |
Patty
| Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
Very smooth cruising car and great mileage (32mpg) for a car that weights 4800 curb weight.
Have had many compliments about appearance which I second.
Good power for the weight.
Like the interior and the 6 speed shiftable transmission.
Best HT CVT for the money Cons: How would you improve 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
Needs heavier suspension for the HD CVT.
Had several warranty issues with the car at first....front end noisy and with vibration..fixed by lower tie rod assembly but very frustrated after taking it to three dealers before it was corrected.
Bad rear visibility and huge blind spots.
Top drips in your lap when you open the window or door. 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Review:
In its price class, it's the best HD CVT but probably won't buy another one. |
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Submitted 2009-10-15 10:28:33 |
laurie
| Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
Sleek outside design. Cons: How would you improve 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
Needs lighted visor mirror.
Hard to close trunk.
No leg room in back seat.
Air leaks in hardtop.
Water drips right in your lap after its rained - - keep a towel handy.
Windows always look dirty - they stay wet when putting them up and down after the car wash or rain, so they are always streaky. |
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Submitted 2009-10-11 20:10:37 |
mark burlison
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| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
Love the styling, smooth ride, and the great gas mileage! Can't believe all the bashing on this car. I really love it and it is a great comfortable cruiser. Had more room in the back seat for my kids then the mustang. Bought used with 13,ooo miles for 15000.00, what a steal!! 2 years of factory warranty left, then I'll purchase a extended warranty! Buy used and save a bundle! Put the top up at a red light!! lol did I get the stare!!! GREAT CAR FOR THE MONEY . Cons: How would you improve 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
Nothing, sure I wish I had the extra money for the limited! But really the 2.7 is adequate for me! My first convertible and really I'm very pleased and later on possibly will trade up to the limited! But for now I'm extremely satisfied! 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Review:
Overall buying this used is a tremendous value! Really got to use it only about 2mos since purchase, but no problems. Classy, comfortable, great gas mileage, fun driving cruiser that didn't break the bank!! |
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Submitted 2009-07-06 15:36:35 |
Charity
| Performance: |  | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
Outside looks, the way the top retracts to the trunk... yup, thats about it. Cons: How would you improve 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
I have had my Sebring for 7 months and have had the seatbelt replaced, turn signal replaced, door module replaced, and tomorrow will be having my radio replaced. This car is a POS and has serious electrical problems. Too bad I bought it used and have no Lemon Law Rights! 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Review:
Would trade today if I could afford a new payment... actually thinking about letting it go back... |
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Submitted 2009-05-01 14:01:16 |
Ron
| Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
Styling
Features
Comfortable ride Cons: How would you improve 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
Make aluminum wheels and painted outside rear view mirrors standard on ALL versions to class up even the basic model.
Move panic button on key fob to a less intrusive location to keep from making mistake when trying to activate trunk release. 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Review:
I LOVE it. Had a 2006 Sebring convertible and enjoyed it very much...this car is all of that and more!!! Anyone who complains about this car needs to look at the $30k plus VW EOS or $26K VW Beetle convertible. Yes, the Chrysler will go down dramatically in value after 1st year. Just don't buy brand new........save and enjoy. |
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Submitted 2008-04-09 11:58:21 |
GUEST | Performance: | | Exterior: |  | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
i don,t Cons: How would you improve 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
with an eight cylinder 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Review:
no, and like Nardeli, I wouldn,t have one |
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Submitted 2008-03-20 14:17:19 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
Style, amenities Cons: How would you improve 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
more quality control 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Review:
The car itself was great with amenities such as the mygig sound system, navigation and bluetooth. What I could not get over is the fact the convertible hard top leaked and tried on multiple occasions to remedy the situation with no success. |
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Submitted 2008-01-16 18:32:57 |
GUEST | Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
hard top Cons: How would you improve 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
price |
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Submitted 2007-12-07 13:17:23 |
GUEST | Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
Looks, Handling, Pickup Cons: How would you improve 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
Seat back control is crude, should be powered. Takes 2 hands to operate. Have to put packages down. Detents far apart. 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Review:
Having problems with top down control. |
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Submitted 2007-12-02 09:27:55 |
bj70117
| Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
Eye catching at first glance. Very American in design. A step up from the car it replaces. Cons: How would you improve 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
The convertible has problems with retracting into the trunk. You are responsible for knowing that nothing is in the way and you will either damage your luggage or the convertibles top. Very poor design in my opinion. 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Review:
What is better than this car? VW EOS, Pontiac G6, etc. Soft tops are so last year. Dedicated retraction space is so this year. Don't think for a second that this is a good car because it isn't. Recent depreciation results indicate that you will loose thousands the moment you drive out of the dealership. Stick with the winners which are the hard top convertibles. |
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Submitted 2007-11-20 05:10:24 |
GUEST | Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
I love it! (But only with leather seats)It drives like a dream and handles very well. Cons: How would you improve 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
Would like to use alternate fuels....and have no cloth on the seats! 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Review:
Prettiest car on the road.
I have a '99 model and it's still like new. |
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Submitted 2007-11-18 19:54:29 |
ivybrooka
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| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
the over all look of the car,the price was right,sound system. 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Review:
I LOVE MY SEBRING it has everything i want in car thank you. |
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Submitted 2007-10-11 13:45:41 |
doctllin
| Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
sharp looks, engine runs well Cons: How would you improve 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
i have replaced 3 electrical modules in the first 3 months of ownership, this affected the power rooftop, the interior lights, and the turn signals (when the brake was tapped, the turn signal came on!!!) 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Review:
now that all is fixed, the car is fine now. the interior is too plasticized but acceptable. |
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Submitted 2007-10-10 16:29:56 |
hanktaylor1
| Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
Best Convertible I ever Owen and & had Mercedes, BMW & Volvo Cons: How would you improve 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
Love the Hard top no changes 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Review:
Runs Great smooth and quick Its a 4 passanger car not intended to be a sport modle |
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Submitted 2007-10-07 19:06:58 |
sonnygar
| Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
everything except the pickup "speed" Cons: How would you improve 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
more horsepower 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Review:
The best car in it's price range |
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Submitted 2007-09-06 18:27:03 |
hsham
| Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
Sound system - Good!
Automatic - top up or down. -hidden mechanisms, wish it didn't take up that much room in the trunk!! Cons: How would you improve 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
Looks and performs too much like a "family" car. Doesn't look sporty anymore or perform that way!! Owned a 2004 convertible before this one. I Miss my old car!!!
Need to look at the old exterior design again, that is what made the car so popular!!! 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Review:
I would sell it tomorrow if I could. |
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Submitted 2007-09-03 15:34:46 |
GUEST | Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
Good ride, ease of control, automatic Cons: How would you improve 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
Improve trunk space. Top takes up 3/4 of trunk space. |
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Submitted 2007-08-29 14:35:03 |
namllits2002
| Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
Limited has good power and 6 speed transmission. Nice swoopy looks with great handling with optional anti-lock brakes and stability system Cons: How would you improve 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
Too much plastic in cabin - put leather on door and on top of dashboard 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Review:
This is the best Sebring convertible yet - good value for money |
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