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“The Chrysler Sebring is one of the best vehicles I had...”

written by redrebo on 24/09/2007

Good Points
One of the major selling points of this vehicle is the performance and the practicality, although the rear section is sometimes awkward getting into and out of. The Sebring comes in many trim levels and with a choice of three engines: 2.4, 2.7 V6, or 3.0 V6. The model I leased was a 2.4 L and provided enough and decent power to push the vessel through the highway, hills, city traffic, or twisty mountain motorways. The four speed automatic gear box is wonderful unless you like putting the pedal to the metal, and if you prefer, you can opt for the fancier 4 gear semi automatic transmission, or, should you prefer the 'stick', the five speed manual gearbox.

Bad Points
The Sebring doesn't handle turns very well, especially when it is wet. The ride does seem to be fluffy but the car is stable despite this.

General Comments
The Chrysler Sebring is one of the best vehicles I had the pleasure of driving. With a 2.4 engine and a four speed automatic transmission, the Sebring manages to handle like an 80's S Class Benz while being much swifter and quicker. The fuel consumption isn't unfortunately one of the selling points of this vehicle, but the comfort, ease of use, and general atmosphere provided by the Sebring make up for that. Inside, you have plenty of options starting with the all electric works running through door locks, windows, windshield wipers, courtesy lights, headlights,... An on board computer provides handy information, constantly reminding you how soon you need to pay the service station a visit. The stereo equipment provided is also top of the line with plenty of speakers. The seats themselves are cosy and provide a very good view of the road and the instrumentation. The controls are all within reach and the many options available make operating the Sebring on the daily basis a blessing, especially for busy businessmen ( Handless Phone Operation, Cruise Control, Radio Controls on Steering Column, ... ). The car is also safe and comes with plenty of airbags. I enjoyed driving the Sebring at speeds over 180 kph ( 190 is the speed cut off so naturally every time you reach it the gas pedal gets locked for a few seconds ). Without the speed cut off, even the 2.4 4 cylinder linear petrol should drag the Sebring to speeds topping 220 kph. At high speeds the Sebring handles well on the motorway, but extremely awkwardly in steering manoeuvres in mountain stretches or twisty highways.