2008 Chrysler Sebring Consumer Reviews

One great convertible

Written by: Carl K. on 12/28/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chrysler Sebring Touring 2dr Convertible (2.7L 6cyl 4A)

Review

This is my first convertible, and first Chrysler product in 10 years. I'm so pleased with the car overall. The looks, ride, comfort, and the price. Looks like a car costing twice as much.

Favorite Features

Quietness, handling, seat comfort, great stereo, satellite radio, interior, and exterior design, cool folding top!

Suggested Improvements

None so far

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Nice Sebring

Written by: Commuter on 12/19/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chrysler Sebring Touring 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

My Sebring Touring has 4000 miles on it, averaging 30 mpg in mixed suburban and highway driving. It is a pleasant car with stability control, bluetooth, hard drive Sirrius radio and power driver seat, out the door for $19K. Acceleration is decent. The upright driving position is good and visibility fine. Controls are all easy to reach, and the gated shifter makes it easy to reach the gear I want without looking down. I am using the Sebring as a commuter vehicle 45 miles each way, and my fellow carpoolers have commented without being asked on the roomy rear seat, a real strength of this car as compared to many of its competitors. (I know, I sat in all of them.) No issues so far.

Favorite Features

Stability control. Side air bags. Bluetooth. Visibility from driver's seat. High driving position. Tilt/telescope steering wheel. Pleasant, airy interior. MyGig Sirrius satellite radio. Easy maneuverability--this car is "big on the inside, small on the outside." Easy to use cruise control.

Suggested Improvements

Upgrade standard Bridgestone tires to Michelin or Goodyear. Six speed automatic transmission might add a couple of MPG. Darker carpet color. (2009s have this.)

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I love it

Written by: Wayne Kopp on 12/05/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chrysler Sebring Touring 2dr Convertible (2.7L 6cyl 4A)

Review

We bought our car to take to Florida for 2 months. It has great styling, looks sporty and the seats are very confortable. I was extremely pleased with the gas mileage. The best feature is trunk space with a convertable. The back seats are very confortable. This is my first Chrysler in 43 years of driving many cars and models and I am very pleased. Have had it for 1 year and no problems at all.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Silver Beauty

Written by: George on 10/19/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chrysler Sebring Touring 2dr Convertible (2.7L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Two months ago we bought a red LX model of this car with a 4 cylinder engine. We loved it so much that we bought this one. It has more standard features, but is no less fun to drive. We've had no problems with it, and it's powerful, well made, smoothly running car.

Favorite Features

Sleek refined appearance, hideaway top and quality of materials and finish.

Suggested Improvements

None needed!

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Going Topless!

Written by: George. on 10/19/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chrysler Sebring LX 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

We bought this car in red about two months ago. It's FUN to drive and it's economical on gas, getting 32 mpg on long trips over the road. We've had no trouble at all with it, and we love its styling and hideaway top which is always an attention getter! The engine runs smoothly, quietly and seems vibration free. There are no body shakes or rattles or squeaks that one usually expects to find, even in the most expensive of convertibles. Its power won't win any races, but it's very adequate for most situations. We liked this car SO MUCH that we bought a silver one for my wife! Hers is the Touring model convertible with the 2.7 liter V6 motor. Pls. see th

Favorite Features

We love the hideaway top which always is a conversation starter with strangers. We also like the sound of the engine and exhaust as we drive. Fuel economy and passenger comfort are GREAT.

Suggested Improvements

A standard six speed shiftable automatic transmission and/or a close ratio manual would further improve this already GREAT car!

3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Sebring Hard Top Convertible

Written by: Carnut on 09/26/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chrysler Sebring Limited 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Great vehicle! With current incentives it is a great value and lots of fun to drive. Great new features with the MyGig system and navigation. I typically own and drive BMW, MBenz and Porsche, but this car gets me more compliments. If you don't need the high-end performance of the MB CLK, then you can get all of the fun and features at half the price!

Favorite Features

Clean interior design; hardtop retractable top; low wind noise and MyGig Navigation and sound system.

Suggested Improvements

Less plastic in the interior

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Kudo's to Chrysler

Written by: Janet on 09/08/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chrysler Sebring Touring 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

We recently purchased a 2008 Sebring Coupe Touring and absolutely love it. We have been on a few road trips and love the comfort, smooth ride and great gas mileage (averaging 33 mpg). We love the looks and all of the standard upgrades. I am not sure why some would put Honda/Hyundai ahead of this (we test drove both) and hands down it is the winner!

Favorite Features

Appearance, satellite radio, gas mileage, comfort.

Suggested Improvements

I see none needed at this point.

8 out 8 people found this review helpful

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What's with the bumper?

Written by: Abby on 09/05/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chrysler Sebring Limited 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I have had this car for about 3 months and in general I love it. Like the review below mine sometimes it doesn't turn over when starting like it should. This happens randomly and for no apparent reason. My only major complaint is the rear bumper. I think it is made poorly and within the first month I noticed a rock had hit the underside of the tire casing and made a notch in the paint. After closer inspection I noticed that there is another part where the paint is pulling away where the metal body and plastic bumper of the car meet. You can hardly see it now but I fear in time it will grow. My biggest suggestion would be to examine your bumper before purchasing this car!

Favorite Features

Interior and Exterior are well thought out and pleasing. MPG have surpassed what I had hoped for.

Suggested Improvements

Bumper paint needs major improvement and I would suggest removing the shiny plate above the glove box, passengers complain that it blinds them when the sun hit it!

7 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Love hate relationship

Written by: Heather on 08/09/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chrysler Sebring LX 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

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.

Favorite Features

The exterior and the overall look of the car.

Suggested Improvements

More power in the engine.

8 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Chrysler forgot to sweat a few details

Written by: Ragtopian on 08/09/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chrysler Sebring Touring 2dr Convertible (2.7L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Rented on a business trip. Quiet, stable ride and strong brakes. Wind buffeting strong at interstate speeds, buzzing the back shoulder belt straps. Annoying cruise control stalk. Trunk very heavy and not counterbalanced enough. You can strike your head on the trunk edge if you lean over before ensuring it is fully raised. Center armrest short and too far back. Wheel too far away compared to pedal position. Problems with the temp control. No matter what position, it would suddenly blast full heat. It had to be moved to full cool to cancel max heat. 12 V plug too close to shift lever in P. Seat back spring is too powerful: releasing lever makes it slam forward. Engine loud at full throttle.

Favorite Features

It looks good top up or down. Really fun to ride in with top down. Quiet with top up.

Suggested Improvements

Address issues noted in review. Fuel tank seemed too small..needed to be filled up every 290 miles.

3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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