The continued with two available trim levels in 1996. The lower priced LX replaced the 2.5 liter V-6 with a new DOHC 4-cylinder. Horsepower dropped from 164 to 150 as a result. The V-6 could now be added to the LX as an option, but it was standard equipment on the LXi.
The LXi was positioned as the upscale Cirrus, due to added standard features like leather seats and options like the premium audio system and sunroof. The LXi was the faster of the two trims, but fuel economy suffered slightly due to the larger engine. Both models were front wheel drive sedans, using a four speed automatic transmission. A firm sports-focused suspension system carried both cars.
Despite its higher sticker price, the LXi was subject to many of the same mechanical and electrical problems that LX owners had reported. Common problems for both cars included the transmission, brakes, and steering pumps.
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i like my car. it sounds old but i like it. i drive over 70 miles a day but it has never let me down. i like my chromes, windows and and leather seats. it takes like 30 miles per gallonFeb 11, 2009
by Tedman A
Dec 21, 2008
Performance: *Acceleration: is great...has the "get-up & go" when I need it; *Braking: needs to have brakes put on it soon, but otherwise, it stops when I need it to; *Handling: great...turns corners and handles very well.
*Build Quality: has needed the normal repairs, and a few extra ones that were a bit more costly than I hoped.
Appearance - *Interior: Pleather Seating that holds up well, except that it eventually gets old and begins to rip... however, instrument cluster, and other comtrols are right there for you to use, and are conveinent; *Exterior: Looks good, but paint at this age scratches easily.
Cost of Ownership: *Gas mileage is pretty fair...on 12 gallons ofgas, I can average 17 to 21 miles per gallon; *Maintenance is expensive, and as with all cars, can be unexpected the majority of the time.Dec 21, 2008
by Jenna W
Sep 16, 2008
Originally my mothers car, not bad for a beginning driver, but it was old and the engine's best days were behind it. Terrible on gas mileage - 18mpg - ceiling fabric was falling in, back speaker cracked if turned up too loud, door locks didn't work, big crack in windshield, brakelights falling out, hubcaps missing. It was good enough for getting to work and school.Sep 16, 2008
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by Douglas S
Feb 11, 2009
i like my car. it sounds old but i like it. i drive over 70 miles a day but it has never let me down. i like my chromes, windows and and leather seats. it takes like 30 miles per gallonFeb 11, 2009
by Tedman A
Dec 21, 2008
Performance: *Acceleration: is great...has the "get-up & go" when I need it; *Braking: needs to have brakes put on it soon, but otherwise, it stops when I need it to; *Handling: great...turns corners and handles very well.
*Build Quality: has needed the normal repairs, and a few extra ones that were a bit more costly than I hoped.
Appearance - *Interior: Pleather Seating that holds up well, except that it eventually gets old and begins to rip... however, instrument cluster, and other comtrols are right there for you to use, and are conveinent; *Exterior: Looks good, but paint at this age scratches easily.
Cost of Ownership: *Gas mileage is pretty fair...on 12 gallons ofgas, I can average 17 to 21 miles per gallon; *Maintenance is expensive, and as with all cars, can be unexpected the majority of the time.Dec 21, 2008
by Jenna W
Sep 16, 2008
Originally my mothers car, not bad for a beginning driver, but it was old and the engine's best days were behind it. Terrible on gas mileage - 18mpg - ceiling fabric was falling in, back speaker cracked if turned up too loud, door locks didn't work, big crack in windshield, brakelights falling out, hubcaps missing. It was good enough for getting to work and school.Sep 16, 2008
by Ryan B
Jun 13, 2008
audio rocks so muchJun 13, 2008
by Anonymous
Mar 25, 2008
your average domestic carMar 25, 2008
by Anonymous
Jan 04, 2008
I still have it, 96 Chrysler, just put it back up for sale January 08. Works pretty good. Let me know if you want it!Jan 04, 2008
by Anonymous
Dec 05, 2007
I love my car in general. I just wish this latest issue could get resolved.Dec 05, 2007
for my rpm and km, they both either work or they both dont at the same time, electrical? as well, I dont know what the problem is, air? but when I pump fuel right about at $3.00 the fuel pump stops, and the fuel sputters out, wait awhile and put more in, just have to go slow or else it keeps happening, what is wrong? thanks
I just bought a 96 cirrus from someone I know at work for $175.00 The car is in excellent shape, it has 105k on it. They were driving down the interstate a couple of weeks ago and the car just shut off on them. They didn't want to mess with it so I purchased it to try to fix. I have checked the fuse box, everything seems OK, I have fuel going to the injectors as when I took of the fuel line and turned the key it sprayed fuel out the line. The car just turns over and over, I have yet to test for spark, how would I? I did check the timing belt and it looks to be in decent shape, not broke or anything. Can any of you give me a place to start on try to fix this car? Thanks Guys!