Sebring Convertibles

I'm interested in buying a used Sebring Convertible. What have your experiences been? Are you happy with yours? Anyone have any horror stories?

New or old body style? I am assuming old body style?

I order to afford this car, I think I'm looking at a '98 or 99.

Milt

how much you want to spend on one??

25% the tops leak after a while ummm the 2.5 v6s are a nightmate to work on and if its a 4cyl they usaly leak oil but all and all their a nice car. i rather have a miata:)

Nothing is better than a coupe. :silly2:

No seriously, if you are going to get a 'bring, do not get the convertable. The coupe has admirable performance, handling, speed, LOOKS, aftermarket support, and respectable maintenace.

Oh....and unless you are a girl, ask yourself if you really want a convertable....:bloated:

i like the coupe better than the convertible...

I think its a nice car
but i did drive a conv with the 6
but it did not feel like it had any extra power than needed to just get it rolling
:rolleyes:

Funny that someone posted a comment about rather having a Miata over a Sebring Convertible. I had a 12,000 mile 1996 Miata that I traded on a 1996 Sebring Conv. I was tired of the "girl car" and "cute car" comments I got with the Miata. As far as the "girl car" comment, hell yeah the Sebring Conv is a girl's car......they ask me for rides all the time. I literally get coments everyday about my black JXi, things like "nice car" and "what year is that"? As far as the coupe being better than the Conv, who wants to blend into traffic with just another ho-hum, average looking, looks faster than it is "sporty-coupe"? You may get there in your coupe a little quicker, but I will look better getting there, with a car load of 3 blonde chics.

PS...nice quote Banchi. I think the "Barney" forum is somewhere else. :rolleyes:

First of all its a shirt
if you havent seen it then dont comment about
it

im sure you look pretty "fly" in your "JXi"

wow - he must be a playa or something

FREAK! - well maybe not

WOW, it's a shirt? Oh well then it's not childish at all, I'm sorry. :rolleyes: Yeah, I guess I'm pretty fly in my JXi, a just a little more than I would in a 92 Plymouth Acclaim. I think my grandmother had one of those K-Cars. I shouldn't crack on your car, I had a Daytona when I was in high school, so I know how boring a K-Car can be. If you had a car that didn't ride on 1979 technology, than maybe you could be a "playa" to. But I suppose that I can't have a normal conversation with a dude that quotes shirts talking about "poop".

Haha
:bandit:
I see your ignorance is quite abundant.
Judging me as a person by the reference I made.
Go Back to Jr. High - This isnt a place for your lil sissish fights.

Originally posted by flyJXi
If you had a car that didn't ride on 1979 technology, than maybe you could be a "playa" to.

OMG
As if being a playa had anything to do with a car.
If you were one youd know it.
lol
If a nice car makes you a playa
does a shoddy one make you inpotent?

haha

a 2000 Conv. Jxi, roof leaks a little when washing it, brake problems , very minor, (cant blame that on the car though, thats all mechanic work there) uh, the wind buffering at high speeds is pretty bad, meaning a good deal of turbulence, but i dont mind it, the Coupe has many more aftermkt. parts. but overall id say its good, oh yeah the power mirrors are malfunctioning but thats my fault....

is it true that at 80,000 miles a 98 Sebring Convertible isnt worth buying cause its too worn out. Someone told us that chrysler engines dont last as long as other car engines so at 80,000 miles it isnt worth buying. (other than the mileage there was nothing wrong with the car)

I have a 96 Sebring Convertible and drive daily. Runs looks great. Has 85,000 miles. I replaced the drivebelt and water pump recently. Didnt have visible problems but was told it was worth doing if I was keeping the car. The water pump was cracked and on last leg when they got it out so it was probably good to do. I love the car

I have a 96 JX Convertible V6 with 87K miles runs and looks great. No major problems ever












is it true that at 80,000 miles a 98 Sebring Convertible isnt worth buying cause its too worn out. Someone told us that chrysler engines dont last as long as other car engines so at 80,000 miles it isnt worth buying. (other than the mileage there was nothing wrong with the car)

Just wanted to add that I have a 97 Sebring JX with the 4 cyl and it has 103,000 miles on it and it still runs great, better than it did at 83,000.

Bought a very clean white 2000 JX w/black ragtop 3 months ago w/67K on it, and absolutely LOVE it...had the front brakes done to head off any probs (hear Sebrings are notorious for brake probs), and slapped on some new Kuhmo tires and alloy wheels (highly recommend TireRack.com, awesome service & prices)...had wanted the hardtop coupe but it is NOT the same car (found it sluggish, heavy, gutless)...only big complaint I have so far is trying to find a manual so I can change the plugs myself (3 are easily accessed, the other 3 buried way in back somewhere)...

I have a 2000 Sebring Convertable JX 2.5L V6 with 114,000 Miles and still runs strong. Only probs I have is the top leaks a little on passenger side and keeps blowing blower motor resistor packs (just here recently).

To replace the back 3 plugs you need to remove the upper air intake plenum. Remove the 6-8 bolts on the upper plenum and the 2 bolts on the sides. The two bolts (1 on each side) hold brackets to the upper intake. You will also need to remove the EGR tube from the plenum and 2-3 vacuum tubes. Plus remove misc sensor connectors.

If I remember correctly that is all I had to to replace mine. I recemmend replacing both gaskets as well (upper intake gasket and the egr tube gasket.

You can get them new or used (very inexpensive)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/offer-listing/0801990904/ref=dp_pb_a//104-3890090-8283164?condition=all

Thank you both for your comments, tips, and advice...I've noticed that my two front windows leak at the car wash but only when I blast them directly with horizontal spray...there's a seam in the weatherstripping (top side, right in the center, where two lengths meet) that the window glass rests against when closed that doesn't seem to be very substantial...guess it's the price we pay for owning ragtops. The rainy season in the Bay Area is fast approaching, guess I'll find out how the car does when what little rain we get falls...the previous owner said she had no probs, and based on what I see in the car (no rust, stains, damp smells, etc), don't think I'll have other water probs, but you never know. In addition to replacing my own spark plugs, now I have to tear apart my passenger side door panel...the idiot at the car wash slammed it too hard the other day and I heard something break off and fall down inside and now the panel wiggles a bit...I know something came off or broke off...anyway, still love the car, hate racking up the miles on it, but can't stay away from it...!

In reference to my earlier comment about hearing something "break off" inside my passenger side door when this idiot at the car wash slammed it too hard, I took apart the door panel and discovered what it was: two small white round gear-like discs that hold the window in place, securing it to a plate that slides up & down in the tracks came loose and fell off...for awhile, I couldn't figure out what they were or where they went, 'til I noticed that window glass itself had two perfect round smooth-edged holes in it where the discs fit into...once prob was solved, I figure I saved myself a good $300...

I bought my '97 two years ago with 61,000 miles on it. The only major repairs I've had to make is to have the calipers replaced. Just recently the passenger side power window does not decend but does go up.
Anyway, I love my car and would purchase another in a heartbeat!!

I love it, I have a 97 with 133k on it. Some minor problems with it, one which I fixed thanks to this forum. The odometer and tach would only come on about once a month, but it is fixed now! Another problem i had was flooding, that too was fixed thanks to this forum, there are 3 drain holes on each side which were plugged, cleaned em out with a coat hanger. Its a fun car, yes I agree with some other poster, its a chick magnet. :) enjoy !!

Bought a very clean white 2000 JX w/black ragtop 3 months ago w/67K on it, and absolutely LOVE it...had the front brakes done to head off any probs (hear Sebrings are notorious for brake probs), and slapped on some new Kuhmo tires and alloy wheels (highly recommend TireRack.com, awesome service & prices)...had wanted the hardtop coupe but it is NOT the same car (found it sluggish, heavy, gutless)...only big complaint I have so far is trying to find a manual so I can change the plugs myself (3 are easily accessed, the other 3 buried way in back somewhere)...

you got to take off the intake to get to the back 3 plugs get a haynes manual at autzone

i drive a 99 sebring convertible. 78 k, runs great. No problems at all pretty much since ive bought it(minus usual things like replacing brakes). 1 annoying thing is that the seatbelt gets entangled a lot but thats really it. Its overall a good car, but with any buy of course, get it checked by a mechanic.