March 10th, 2010 by

The first Sebring came out in 1995 as a midsize coupe. The Sebring shared the same underpinnings with its cousin, the Mitsubishi Galant. Along with the LX and LXi coupes, they were propelled with a 163-hp, 2/5 liter engine, mated to a four speed automatic transmission. At the time, the vehicle’s best attributes were its sporty and purposeful exterior styling and roomy (for a coupe) interior. The headroom in the Sebring could fit basketball places, and the trunk size would fit all of their luggage. Also, for top-down driving, you certainly needed a windscreen.

Back in 2001, Chrysler brought out a brand new spanken Sebring sedan model, along with some returned coupes and convertibles. As before, the coupe shared a platform with Mitsubishi. The most powerful selection was a 3/0 liter engine, producing 200-hp. The LXi Couple was the Sebring’s initial offering. A standard in convertibles (and LXi Sedans) was the impressive 2/7 liter, V6 thumping engine. A 2/4-liter four-cylinder was also available. The Sebring was given high marks for its external looks, engine reliability, and consumer options.

Minor updates followed in successive years, and Chrysler shuffled the trim levels on a nearly annual basis: The familiar Sebring LX and LXi models ultimately gave way to GTC, TSi, Touring and Limited trim levels. Note that the Sebring coupe was discontinued after the 2005 model year, while the Sebring convertible and sedan continued through 2006. For the convertible owners, a good purchase is a windscreen.

This second evolution of the Sebring was good at the start, but competitors soon introduced more compelling models. Taking the Sebring out for a test drive wasn’t pleasant; the ride was stiff and harsh. If you’re looking for a used Sebring, then you’ll have the best luck with the late 90’s and early 2000s  Despite the Sebring’s drawbacks, one will still be pleased with this car.  The Sebring will always have a fond place in car driver’s hearts.

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