Pros:
- Affordably-priced based model
- Roomy back seat
- Hardtop offers decent trunk space compared to the competition
Cons:
- Soft-top offers no real advantage over hard-top in terms of cargo or passenger space
- Lousy to drive
- Difficult to maneuver
Who should buy the Chrysler Sebring Convertible:
Those who want a four seat convertible but don't care about trunk space
Who should not buy the Chrysler Sebring Convertible:
Where do I start the list?
Details and specs:
- Body style: 2-door convertible
- Seating capacity: 4
- Trim levels: Base, Touring, Limited
- Price range (including options): $26,145 - $38,675
- Test car price: $26,145 and $37,755
- Base engine: 2.4 liter inline four, 173 hp @ 6000 RPM, 166 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM
- Optional engines: 2.7 liter flex-fuel V6, 189 hp @ 6400 RPM, 191 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM; 3.5 liter V6, 235 hp @ 6400 RPM, 232 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
- Premium fuel required? No
- Transmission: 4- or 6-speed automatic
- Driveline: Front engine, front-wheel-drive
- EPA fuel economy estimates (new 2008 formula): 20 MPG city/29 MPG highway (2.4); 18/26 (2.7 V6); 16/26 (3.5 V6)
- Where built: United States
- Standard safety equipment: Front airbags, front-seat-mounted side (torso) airbags, antilock brakes
- Optional safety equipment: Electronic stability control
- Major standard features: Power windows, locks, mirrors, top and front seats, CD/MP3 player, SIRIUS satellite radio
- Major options: Retractable hardtop, navigation system, hard-drive-based stereo, Bluetooth phone compatibility, leather seats
- Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, unlimited powertrain (with mandatory 5-year inspections), 5 years/100,000 miles mileage outer body rust-through
- Roadside assistance/free maintenance: 3 years/36,000 miles roadside assistance
Best rivals:
- Toyota Solara convertible
- Ford Mustang convertible
- Saab 9-3 convertible
- Volkswagen Eos
