1999 Chrysler Sebring Reviews, Pricing & Specs

For the money you can get a convertible sebring for, I dont think you can beat it. They are beautiful, bad a** looking vehicles that allow you to let the power top down for sun, fun and really some therapy if you need to feel a but of freedom sometimes. I've left work pissed off at times and put the top down, drove home 30 mins away and by the time I got there I was a new human being. Life was a bear one minute, great the next. The gas mileage is excellent. It got me through the high price time period, and now that gas is 2 bucks a gallon, its saving me a fortune with the 25 to 30 I get on the hwy. 23 in town! The 6cylinder cruises at 80 mph on the freeway with ease, comfort and smoothness. the handling is like a sports car, when you turn the wheel it turns instantly, cornering is fun, curves are exciting and driving with the top down is like no other. This is a gorgeous looking, stylish bad a** vehicle when you look at it. It can look mean and strong but at the same time it can look sophisticated as well, all in one! It has the best look that's timeless! The interior is like a space shuttle. The lights all around the car at night make you WANT to drive at night. If you get on the hwy at might, set the cruise control for 85mph, cut on a couple interior courtesy lights, you are liable to end up at a beach on the coast of some state hundreds of miles away! This car, mine is the 1st gen, 97-2000, is the absolute best, hands down car you can get for the money. I dont care what the maintenance is to keep it running right. I'd rather spend that maintenance money on my 1st gen sebring convertible that any other car out there that costs the same price to acquire. "Sedan Free since 03, Proud Of It"!Jan 09, 2015

I really don't have any complaints about this car, I bought this car used for $600.00 with no mechanical problems to speak of really, it does have minor cosmetic damage from previous owner and this car still K.B.B (Kelley Blue Book) at 1200 or more in it's condition, the only problem I really have with this car is the leak that places about 2-3 inches of water into the bottom of my car but that is on the mend overall this car is extremely solid and I would recommend it to anyone who wants a good reliable car.Jul 06, 2014

There is mixed opinions by Sebring Owners. Especially the older models. Some people have excellent luck with very few repairs. They all credit Good preventive maintenance. But I bought this1999 Sebring in 2012 and there were no Car Fox maintenance records since 2005. I have always noticed an oil burning smell / small oil spots on driveway. My first two years were great but I hardly drove the vehicle (5000 miles). Since I started driving the vehicle full time 09/2013, it ran great until 01/2014. Since then I have had to replace Valve cover gasket ($500) Ignition switch ($150) and was told I will need to replace Timing belt very soon ($800). I have also done $300 worth of preventive maintenance (Plugs, Plug wires, Battery, Distributor)Mar 09, 2014

The basic design was quite good, with low stance, and good looks. Four wheel disk brakes were effective but tended to get lumpy and need new or returned disks. Anti-sway bars made for flat cornering that was reasonably impressive and relatively free of understeer or torque steer. My chief complaints were lack of control of the automatic transmission, soft ride, and troublesome mechanicals (brakes, transmission, fuel pump, distributor).Sep 19, 2013

Nice body lines that were typical of chryslers hey days fully functional,a trim level for everyone base, 2.4 , base two 2.5 v6. The jx, jx silver package, jxi and jxi gold package. Back to the review upon starting the jxi gold its tan or grey interior seem to have lots of leg room and not shoulder to shoulder to the passenger,the six way power seat makes for a comfy ride the lumbar support helps on long drives. Once you drop her in drive and start rolling a stab ofthe gas and you become aware this aint grannies car, great milage as long as you leave your lead foot at home.when buying a jxi. Condition,condition,condition. So you dont end up in a money pit. The short life top is a bummer once the glass pops out tops toast,the cost has dropped alot, I do not endorse the pvc back "glass" fogs in 6 to 10 months.steering crisp and sharp even at high speed,a sway bar and tighter springs would make it a touch more stable in corners,the braking is so so tires really affect this (ie)cheap. Rear adjusters seem to need alot of attention. Visability w top up the side mirrors are a best friend.Jul 11, 2013

I LOVED THIS CAR! The day I drove it home it was October in GA. It was about 50 degrees out but I drove it home with the top down. At a stop light, another convertable pulled up next to me - looked at me and shook his head. He rolled down his window and said, 'How long you had your car?' and I let him know I just got it... he laughed and as the light turned green we both drove off laughing... I saw him a few weeks later - this time with colder weather, and my top was up... he noticed me and rolled down the windows and said, 'A little too cold for it to be down today, uh?' it was funny... For a few years we'd see each other in traffic and wave... She recently blew a head gasket and the lower end... she's rolled her last mile. It saddens me to even see another Sebring on the road - I will miss her but... her replacement is on her way and it's supposed to be a beautiful weekend!Apr 24, 2013

I loved driving it in the Summer time and when it was nice out. I did have to replace and fix so many things on it. I didn't have that many miles on it either. I had to replace the brakes, but that is understandable. I was then told that my engine wasn't bolted in right. It was missing a few bolts. I don't know how it stayed in the car, but it did. When I was driving down the highway, my car shifted into Neutral for some reason. I had an automatic. It ended up costing me nearly what I paid for the damn thing, so I traded it in.Dec 17, 2012

Well my 99 ended up being the 3rd car. So now its a nice weather, top down vehicle or an emergency vehicle for friends in need. Buying my Nitro in 2008 the dealer offered me $950 for it, I had just put $500 in tires on it a month earlier so that was a no brainer. For being 12-13 years old this model Sebring still has nice lines in todays market . I have had my share of minor repairs on this car but being handy with tools, there hasn't been any jobs I couldnt conquer in a couple hours. The 2.5l does have a poor design of having to remove the intake manifold to change the hidden spark plugs. Note: Change the coil wires while you have the manifold off. I also have changed the crank sensor, Egr valve and have had to hand stitch some of the seams on the fabric top. Seems since there isn't a flaw in the fabric they could have used a stronger thread. Oh well, no sense in a $500 dollar top, bought a heavy duty needle and some gortex thread from Joann fabrics and it's perfect. With 115,000 miles on it it's just as much fun to drive now as it was the day we pulled out of the lot.Aug 04, 2011

Despite all the criticism of Chrysler for its products, I found this car to be totally enjoyable. I owned it 9 years and it cost me no more than average. It was for me, comfortable, easy to drive and fairly good performance with the 6. It had good acceleration for highways and passing. The steering was responsive but then I don't necessarily drive like NASCAR. I got avg, 30-32 on highway. The driver's window had a slight leak in a heavy downpour. since it was a convertible, it had the usual noises and body movement but less than some other convertibles. I think it is one of Chrysler's better looking products. It was sleek and had great proporations. This was a great vacation car since it had a very usable, good size trunk. And we really did load it down on trips. I reached a point where at 100+k miles it was begiining to needs things and I couldn't justify spending that much money (still had original exhaust and timing belt, the roof was going to need to be repaired or replaced, due for breaks, etc.) If there was one thing with which I had a big complaint is the a/c developed problems the last couple of years and became a nuisance.Sep 23, 2010

This car lives on its convertible gimmick. Other than being a fairly affordable convertible this little else to add. Oh it's reliable and the maitenance costs are fairly low and it has a nice sound system but besides that its disappointing. The engine lacks power especially throughout the mid and high range of the tachometer. Handling is numb at best with no real road feel transmitted. The car suffers over moderate bumps and in potholes as the convertible top is far from rigid. The automatic transmission is slow with slow downshifts and even later upshifts. Fuel economy, particularily in stop and go driving, is not impressive with little in the way of performance to show for it. Its styling is bland lacking any distinctive trademark or feature. Not a driver's car.Apr 01, 2008

Recently I was cleaning the inside of my cup from a brown stain left my cold coffee. I use a Mr. Clean eraser, the one they advertise for finger prints etc. Had a idea and went out side to clean one of my classics white walls and it cleaned up with a simple rum of the wet eraser, normally I spend a lot of time wet sanding the wide whites. Then I went to the raised lettering on my daily driver, fronts the worst, simple rub with the ereaser and a wipe with a dry rag made them better then the first day a owned them, this just a hint and makes life a little easier.Jan 24, 2007