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#1 of 61 98 Chrysler Cirrus buy or not? by carfindhelp Jul 26, 2003 (9:37 pm)
I found this used car 23000mi for $5000. It's 98 Chrysler Cirrus and the second owner is selling it. It doesn't have many mileages because the second owner drove it to commute from home to school. I don't know about the first owner. I was told that it was mostly parked, and didn't need much mechanic attention since she bought it.   My concern is that since the car is not produced any more by Chrysler, does that mean I won't be able to find parts when I need them?   How long do you think I could use the car if I maintain it nicely?   I was looking for Nissan Altima also. It was 99 Nissan Altima GXE dark brown and a little over 70000 miles for $6800. The price came out higher than the value and it is negotiable.   I am attracted to Chrysler because of low mileages yet, I love Nissan Altima...I can't decide which one to go with.   Please HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
#2 of 61 Carfindhelp by gsemike Jul 27, 2003 (8:04 am)
Don't worry about parts availability. Between the Stratus, the Cirrus, and whatever the plymouth version was, they sold plenty of them. Daimler will support it parts wise for years to come and since it's five years old, the supply of used parts should be getting pretty rich.   I don't have too much experience with that car but it's generally decent looking and was well received when new. I'm an Altima owner but I try to be open minded. The price sounds pretty good considering the miles. Check out the Chrysler message boards and see what owners' experiences have been. Watch for common threads. It will help you know what to look out for.   If it checks out, drive it reasonably and invest in preventive maintenance and it should be OK.   Good luck.
#3 of 61 The Cloud Cars by bored Aug 07, 2003 (7:50 am)
They are actually still in production. Sure, it looks refreshed, but engines, transmissions, and many other parts are still used. I've driven both (although in and out of the driveway '98 Stratus, and an '04 Stratus) and they feel the same to me. I'm not sure whether that was a valid statement though.   My dad works at the plant that builds the Stratus/Sebring (and previously, the Cirrus/Breeze) and I can say that a lot of hard work goes into these cars, even though the work is quite frustrating to them sometimes.   If I were you, I wouldn't worry about the cars, since they tend to be reliable. There's a '98 Stratus, and a '01 Stratus, and previously a '96 in my immediate family, and they have never given any major problems. They were all 4 cylinder models though.   Good luck with your choice.
#4 of 61 Cirrus by uga91 Aug 07, 2003 (12:55 pm)
I remember somewhere in the mid to late 1990's when one major car magazine called the Cirrus "the new benchmark" for its segment--or something along those lines. Obviously it did not help too much, but I've always believed the Cirrus was a good car. Good luck.
#5 of 61 DO NOT BUY THIS CAR by smurfmom2149 Aug 11, 2003 (8:42 pm)
Chrysler Cirruses have a bad history for electrical problems. as well as problems with the transmission, water pump oxygen sensors etc. I would say go with the altima at least its not a cirrus. I have had 2 different chrysler cirus's 2 different years and I have had ALOT of problems with both. ITS NOT WORTH IT!!  LOL sorry about the caps but I have to warn you
#6 of 61 smurfmom2149 by bored Aug 12, 2003 (10:52 am)
Just out of curiosity, how many miles did you Cirruses have? At what mileage did you have these problems?   You must also remember that no car is perfect. I haven't heard about problems with the Cloud Cars, and neither do I see them in for any type of service, except oil changes and regular maintenance. I live in the Motor City, so I have been in and out of my share of dealerships, and their service departments. I also live in a Chrysler biased family, and we all have enjoyed decades of reliable Chryslers.   My mother is about to purchase a 2004 Jeep Liberty. I'm thinking about a Jeep Wrangler for myself.   Oxygen sensors are weak links in MANY cars. Water Pumps tend to go with higher mileage. I don't know anything about your transmission troubles though.
#7 of 61 Re; do not buy this car? by dtownfb Aug 12, 2003 (1:23 pm)
I have heard similar stories regarding the Cirrus as smurfmom suggested. It is not the most reliable car. And it does get rough sounding (engine not as responsive) as it ages. But I would suggest the original poster to take a serious look at this car. teh main reason is the price and mileage. Since the car was obviously a commuter car, some parts will go beofre the normal mileage but for $5000 you are getting a decent looking car.   I would suggest having a mechanic go over the car thoroughly. If you do buy it Iwould change all fluids and belts in the vehicle. 5 years is about the limit for belts no matter the mileage. Make sure they inspect the brakes and suspension closely. if I rememmber right, I thought the cloud cars were a little weak in the front suspension. If your mechanic says everything looks good, I would buy it.   Offer $4500 and see what they say.
#8 of 61 Does anyone know what is wrong with my '95 Chrysler Cirrus?? by sexton5 Aug 17, 2003 (1:54 pm)
Where do I start? I bought my Cirrus back in January (about 8 months ago) and it has been nothing but serious trouble and irritation. I bought it with 98,000 miles from a professor that I work with who bought it new, and who had every scheduled oil change, tune up, and tire rotation on record from day one. You'd think it would be a great car right?   A week after I bought it, the water pump/seals/timing belt needed replacement (a cost of $800)...   A month later, the fuel pump/injection system needed repair (about $550)...   One of my brake lights went out, so I bought a new bulb and installed it, at which point shorted out all of the other lights in my car, and cost me about $300 to rewire the system.   After that, the brakes/shocks/struts needed replacing even though my co-worker who I bought the car from, had them done 3 months before I bought it. cost? $600   Finally (or currently, I should say), I've had 3 different sensors replaced at $200 a piece- crankshaft mechanism sensor, and throttle position sensor TWICE...   Since my car still wouldn't run right, my mechanic put a brand new computer system in it last week at a cost of $850, and 3 days later it failed again and is currently in his shop. He brought in a Chrysler computer systems specialist, who is attempting to diagnose it at $70 per hour, and at this point is completely baffled....   DOES ANYONE OUT THERE KNOW WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS STUPID CAR???? I am beyond frustrated, but can't sell this car because it never stays running long enough to put on the market...HELP!   Sincerely,       VERY UPSET Chrysler owner
#10 of 61 I have had the same problem by moparpower3 Aug 20, 2003 (1:14 am)
I did own a Black 95' Cirrus LXI   For the time when I had it, it was a great car. Seemed to run great . . . Then the A/C decided to go out at 57,000 miles (In Oklahoma, the weather isn't very forgiving)   Next was the Right Front brake rotor, decided to warp itself at 81,000 miles, that and now I had this annoying piston knocking sound   After that was the Fuel Pump which put the car out of service at 101,000 miles   Thinking I was in the clear the Transmission decides it only wants 3rd gear to work at 120,000 miles   I hadn't had any suspension problems or anything like that. As heavy as the car is (4,100lbs) and as hard as I drove it I was surprised. The 2.5L V6 could have been juiced out for a little more power, but it was decent enough. If you don't mind routine repairs on the car then keep it, otherwise I would suggest getting another car. I went on to a Z24 Cavalier which has been great so far.

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