Article Comments - 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible First Drive and Full Test

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First Drive: 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible - Punch line or not, the Chrysler Sebring has had a lot of takers. It's been the best-selling convertible in the U.S. for seven of the past 11 years, so maybe the joke's on us. (more)

Full Test: 2008 Chrysler Sebring Limited Convertible - s with so many things, it probably begins with looking good. And the Sebring Limited Convertible has the looks to attract many suitors, with a long, smartly styled hood matched to a high-waisted profile. (more)

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#11 of 40 Re: Brochure? [jscholz] by dispencer2 May 09, 2007 (3:07 pm)
Replying to: jscholz (May 09, 2007 2:31 pm) Thanks - I got one from the dealer today - they just came in. I'm sorry that the base 6 isn't an option on the base model. Has anyone driven the car with the 4? I won't get a base model because of the lack of a Driver Information Program. I like to know the gas mileage. I guess the 4's are going to be mostly rental cars. I hope that I'll be able to get a program Touring in a year or so when they start to be available.
#12 of 40 Sebring Convertible hardtop 3.5L to arrive June 08/2007 on dealer lots by flash11 May 27, 2007 (7:01 am)
New 2008 Sebring Convertible hardtops to arrive on lots June 08/2007. The high gas prices will kill the sales on the 3.5L engine with 16-18mpg city. Chrysler execs still have not gotten the message that they need to offer as a choice their diesel engine in this car to blow away the competition in gas mileage and torque. As of today in Indianapolis Indiana, regular unleaded is $3.49/ gallon, typical fillup is $61.00 on a 16 gallon tank,in the rest of the country it is as high as $4.30/gallon (California). But with regular diesel remaining low in price at $2.65/gallon it makes it affordable to drive plus most of all it bumps the gas mileage up from 16mpg to approximately 25mpg city (see the Liberty diesel or Grand Cherokee 3.0L diesel gas mileage ratings), 32mpg highway (and boosts it best estimate to 275-290 hp and 290 ft.lbs torque) if using the same engine they put in the Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel 3.0L or the Jeep Liberty diesel which they will reintroduce in mid-2008 in the Liberty. Emmissions standards are better than typical combustion engines now that they have a superior particulate filter on the exhaust system, besides VW has been selling only diesel engines in their cars for years here in the US, so what is the problem ??? Already the 3.0L Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel is doing great with very good gas mileage and power. People really want to drive this car, give us the advantages so the company can stay competitive, especially now that Daimler sold Chrysler company to an investors group. Replies to this message: dispencer2 (Jun 01, 2007 7:12 pm)
#13 of 40 Re: Sebring Convertible hardtop 3.5L to arrive June 08/2007 on dealer lots [flash11] by dispencer2 Jun 01, 2007 (7:12 pm)
Replying to: flash11 (May 27, 2007 7:01 am) I have a 2006 Impala with the base six (3.5 litre) and I get around 20 in town and 32-34 on the road. I doubt that high gas prices will "kill" the V-6. I certainly intend to get one on a TOuring convertible as soon as 2008 program cars hit the street. I like to be able to pass people and my experiences with the 4's have not been good. A V-6 is normally smooth, quiet, and fairly economical -not as much as a diesel but it is a lot less noisy. If I had a 25 mile commute each way to work like I did in New Orleans I wouldn't consider anything but a VW Passat or Civic or a small Toyota -certainly not a mid size Chrysler or Impala. By the way if diesel fuel which is currently cheaper than gas (but it hasn't always been) becomes super popular the gas companies will simply raise the price. Trust me.
#14 of 40 Re: Sebring Convertible Hardtop by toyeboy Jun 05, 2007 (10:46 am)
I was also interested in these when I first heard about them, as a possible replacement for my 1998 Sebring Jxi which I still drive everyday. It was frustrating not being able to see/drive one, and while looking at other hardtop convertibles, I noticed the common trait of NO TRUNK SPACE. I want to cruise to the beach, or home from the store with the top down and my belongings in the trunk. I ended up buying my wife the best looking convertible on the road for 2007, a Mustang GT, and kept my '98 Jxi. Replies to this message: bert9 (Sep 29, 2007 6:58 pm)
#15 of 40 2.7 Litre Engine by dispencer2 Jun 30, 2007 (3:55 pm)
This engine - used in the Touring model -once had sludge problems. Does anyone associated with Chrysler on this forum know if this is the same engine or have improvements been made to eliminate the sludge problem? I change oil every 3,000 miles at a dealer anyway regardless of what car or truck I have. I wonder if I should get the 3.5 engine instead although I won't get the hardtop convertible. I like trunk space. Replies to this message: jpf (Jul 01, 2007 3:35 pm)
#16 of 40 Re: 2.7 Litre Engine [dispencer2] by jpf Jul 01, 2007 (3:35 pm)
Replying to: dispencer2 (Jun 30, 2007 3:55 pm) I believe Chrysler has done some modifications to the 2.7. If the difference in price between the 2.7 and 3.5 isn't much I would go with the 3.5. Otherwise, get an extended powertrain warranty for the 2.7 and use synthetic oil. Good luck.
#17 of 40 Full Test Report! by KarenS HOST Jul 06, 2007 (7:47 am)
Full Test: 2008 Chrysler Sebring Limited Convertible
#18 of 40 it is what it is, not what it looks like it is. by greenhornets Jul 08, 2007 (12:16 pm)
Chrysler should have kept the name "Le Baron" as it said nothing of a sporting nature. On the other hand the name "sebring", when attached to this vehicle becomes offensive to me. But frankly my dear, I don't give a damn because I really like this Chrysler convertible, though in the soft top version, name or no name. It is handsome and comfortable with power more than sufficient for a touring car on American highways. The price is reasonable and I'm sure negoationable, through hungry Chrysler dealers. I would prefer that it were a Saturn Aura XR convertible, but, alas Saturn does not offer a touring size convertible. I think I'll buy one,.....as a second car to my Wonderful Saturn XR sedan, thus answering both my masculine and feminine sides. A very nice car, this Chrysler in spite of it's Ill chosen name.