Sebring Surprise

In an odd twist, Chrysler’s first-generation Sebring Coupe and Convertible shared little more than a nameplate. Steve describes what made them so different under the skin.

[@DeWittPotts]

When Chrysler designed these cars which included the Plymouth Breeze and Dodge Stratus, there was no room in the engine compartment for the battery. If you notice when Steve lifts the hood there is no battery visible. Chrysler engineers stuffed the battery down in front of the left front wheel. In order to change the battery you had to remove the wheel as well as the inner fender liner making a 15 minute job last at least an hour.

[@scoobyroorogers]

Wow... I didn't know that. That's crazy.

[@my85olds442]

And the battery boxes always rotted away up here in the rust belt (Upstate NY)

[@samholdsworth420]

Lol

[@johnjubie7144]

You beat me to it, hated the battery location on these.

[@CamaroAmx]

Old SAABs had the battery behind the left front wheel. You can get to it from under the hood but it’s way down in there.

[@timothyharrison8953]

I bought my wife a nice used 2002 LXi convertible in 2003. She wanted a convertible and we needed one that could possibly haul four tallish adults if needed without calling an ambulance when it was time to get out. It also had to fit our budget. It had the much maligned 2.7 and about 20k miles. We had it for a few years and she loved it other than in the wintertime. Never had any issues with it the entire time. Put about 30K while we owned it. The key to most engine failures is don't go by the suggested service intervals. Change fluids and filters more often than recommended. We traded it for a Lincoln Town Car that she had for almost ten years. She still wishes she had that one back. Of note, one of the things I can remember was when we were checking all the lots for used ones. The black trim around the base of the convertible top fabrics were almost always beat up. Even when only a year old. Only made from thin aluminum, people really bang stuff or themselves getting in and out of the rear seat with the top down.

[@jefferysmith3930]

The vacation rental car of choice in Florida as it was large, and comfortable with a useable back seat in a convertible! Used see them everywhere, haven’t seen one in years

[@BuzzLOLOL]

Yes, a low priced convertible...

[@mikel6989]

Love these junkyard videos. Never thought I'd want to watch a video about a chrysler sebring. Keep up the great work

[@aaroncone6778]

The Sebring Convertibles were pretty well built (I owned one), but wish the 2.7L engine was more reliable. Lost the cam in one of the heads, & Chry Co didn't use bearings for the cast-in pedestals. Got 200k miles out of it though, before it lost the cam. Another great video Steve! Have a great Labor Day Weekend!

[@andrewcolsen]

You owned the 2nd generation if it had the 2.7 liter V6. This one is a 1st generation (1996 -2000). The first generation had the 2.4 liter 4 cylinder or the 2.5 liter V6, like this one has.

[@aaroncone6778]

@@andrewcolsen, yes I did own a 2nd gen..

[@BuzzLOLOL]

Korean cars usually don't make 100K miles...

[@Daniel-fd3wp]

@Aaron Cone I think you got your moneys worth. If you got 200k miles.👍

[@MichaelandCathy1999]

Had the same 2.7 Sludge Master engine in my Dodge Intrepid, ran great UNTIL the sludge in the motor blocked up something and it started to knock and was running on 5 cylinders. Too bad, I liked that car.

[@drmonstaa1]

I used to be almost exclusively interested in the 60s and 70s muscle cars, but watching Steve's videos on underappreciated oddball cars like this has also gotten me interested in them now. Keep up the great content, you'll be at 100k subscribers and beyond in no time!

[@sunnohh]

Modern cars are really good actually

[@TrashcanGarage]

A Sebring convertible would make for a cool project. First thing I'd be looking into would be upgrading the power plant with something beefier.

[@tonyfriend7413]

@@sunnohh I like/Love Modern. Would Never wanna go back to Points and Carb systems.

[@kevinangle7423]

Growing up it seemed like every friend of my grandparents had one of these

[@JohnnyAFG81]

Agreed, and the Flamboyant aunt drove a Sunfire or G6 convertible

[@bluecollarred6912]

They usually had a pt cruiser parked right next to the Sebring convertible.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I think Michael Scott had one of these on The Office - and that says it all!

[@jeffreyzabawski4862]

I remember when I first started to see these on the road. I thought they were so modern looking compared to everything else.

[@americanrambler4972]

I always liked these Sebring convertibles.they sold well because they were good, stylish, comfortable good looking cars. There is lots of overall goodness in these cars. A Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, Nissan 300zx sports car convertible the definitely were not, and never pretended to be. I doubt they will be a long term collector car like the others, but these are special in there own right.

[@howardfletcher7206]

Sold these back in the day. In our region the cold weather group was popular it included heated leather seats, traction control, and rear wheel disc brakes. I recall this package felt better under hard braking.

[@jonathanmorrisey5771]

Add a few notes, please, Steve. The Cirrus/Sebring body styles were three different platforms. 1. The Cirrus sedan is the JA platform shared with the Dodge Stratus/Plymouth Breeze [cloud cars]. 2. The Sebring coupe is the FJ platform shared with the Dodge Avenger. This is the modified Eclipse platform. These were built in the DSM [Diamond Star Motors] plant in Normal Illinois. 3. The Sebring convt is the JX platform and is standalone. It is a modified JA and virtually no chassis parts interchange. The hood and deck lid are SMC [sheet molded compound] on the convertible.

[@todddenio3200]

Actually several non body parts from the JA fit the JX cars.

[@cmcb7230]

I bet those spark plugs on the hidden bank of cylinders have been in there since the 90’s.

[@charleshulsey3103]

My mom's friend drove a coupe, I always remember that car being really fast, I've had a soft spot for 90's-00's Mopar stuff ever since.

[@googleusergp]

Heritage Auto Sales (the dealer sticker on the back) is still in business at 718 West Main Street in Waterbury, CT. Correct, there was the "JA" platform and the "JX" platform and they were different and in the Chrysler parts systems as two different models. Yes, the coupes were built in Normal, IL at the Diamond Star facility which was a joint venture between Mitsubishi and Chrysler. Diamond Star Motors started in 1985 and technically ended in 2015, but Chrysler pulled out of the partnership in 1991, however all contracted/co-built Chrysler products with Mitsubishi influence through 1995 are considered "Diamond Star" vehicles. Yes, all of the convertibles were built in Toluca, Mexico for the first generation then production was moved to Sterling Heights, MI for the second generation. This plant opened in 1968 and still operates today. These weren't very reliable and their lack of quality showed. My coworker owns a 2002 and he had to make his own repair parts for the window regulator guide because OEM parts (new at least) are "unobtainum". NOS is nowhere to be found and it would be a junkyard search for a part just as potentially worn as what he had, so he fabricated his own solution.

[@garymckee448]

Yes you do not see these on the road anymore. I took a ride in a Dodge Intrepid once , the only thing I remember that it had passenger seat room in it but you don't see them on the road anymore so it's as you stated not well built.

[@scoobyroorogers]

Yep the old Diamond Star plant is just up the road. Rivian recently revamped the factory and are pushing the R1 truck and Amazon delivery van's out. Thanks Google User GP.

[@googleusergp]

@@scoobyroorogers That's right. Tesla's Fremont, CA facility is the old NUMMI GM/Toyota plant (before that GM Fremont until closing in 1982).

[@googleusergp]

@@garymckee448 My coworker has a 2002 and he's put a fair amount of work into it over the years. I believe it was a customer's car at one time as he was a mechanic with various shops for 40 years. He's the person I got the recently discussed Snap On/Craftsman toolbox combination with tools. I just spoke to him the other day, he called me on a day off to verify some part numbers for the Sebring convertible he has.

[@cerneysmallengines]

One of my bosses a few years ago had one of these, and it was a sharp car. He bought it, brand new, in High School. It had the bright red, like cherry red paint job. Before it even left the dealer, he had put rims, and a sound system in it, along with leather seats, an exhaust system and had it tuned up. The car was a thing unto itself. According to him, when he rolled up in it, nobody knew what it was, and he had convinced everyone that it was a lowbuck ferrari. Kind of a stretch, but these are high school kids. Last I checked, he still had it. Hes done some stuff to it since he got it. The waterpump went out, he somehow bypassed it, and mounted an electric, in line water pump up on the radiator, which solved his problem. He also had a turbo put on it. The car makes decent power, but I wouldnt say it is a reliable car

[@kmath50]

I really like this year for the Sebring convertible. This was the style for 1996 - 2000. It was nicer than the Le Baron Convertible that it replaced. I believe that the 2.5 V6 was more reliable than the 3.0 that had been used in the Le Baron. For 2001, the 2.7 replaced the 2.5, and seemed to have several different problems. One of them being coolant leaking into the crankcase if the water pump was not changed at the recommend interval.

[@krazi77]

I squashed about a dozen of those when I worked at the local junkyard. interesting battery location.

[@saturnfivehynrgrc581]

Good history lessons Mr. Steve. Many thanks for the time/effort.

[@davidszakacs6888]

I remember back in 1965, my buddy and I stopped at our local C-P dealer to check out a new red Barracuda that was on the lot which had the 273 4-barrel engine and the box-shaped muffler/resonator. We couldn't stop revving the engine to hear that crackling and popping the res would make! Very unique! The government outlawed those resonators after that year because someone thought they were too loud.

[@BuzzLOLOL]

Yeah, the hyper 273 had a ratty lopey idle...

[@jamesgeorge4874]

Good times getting parts back in the day, when you called a commercial parts place, and the "new guy" answered, and you would tell them "it's the coupe ! 2 doors ! ", and they would still send sedan brakes......

[@aa64912]

I came home from Vietnam October 1970. A dealership in Augusta Georgia had a satellite Sebring and it was beautiful. Didn’t get one. When these Sebring convertible came out I just didn’t get the thrill I felt in 1970-71

[@verticallyimpaired2978]

Not gonna lie Steve, the squashed monte carlo and the faded regal had 85 percent of my attention there.

[@marvinmartian7281]

I still use my white 1997 Chrysler Sebring JXI with the 2.5 L Autostick transmission in the summer time in Montréal & i love it🖤🛸👽

[@artjones2498]

I had a 2000 cirrus w/a 2.5 V6 (i believe a 2.5 def a 6cyl.) I was impressed how it ran...it was low mileage 12k when i got it...a few yrs later i got a 2001 intrepide w/3.2 V6 a heavy car but it cruzed nice in the interstates...it was a confident feeling car at speed..80-100 mph with good tires....id get another if i could find the right 1....

[@jayarnold8883]

I was really hoping to see Rudolphs' skull in the trunk !😆

[@wondersteven]

I had a 95 Chrysler LeBaron GTC convertible. I guess you could call it 'cab backward.'

[@JamesAllmond]

When I went to Russia in 2015 I was quite shocked to see Sebrings, a lot of them, then noticed the Lada logo...it seems they bought the tooling when Chrysler as done. Per some of the Russians I talked to, it was one of the best Ladas ever...sad but true story...

[@JayMalone26]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GAZ_Volga_Siber

[@jorgecervantes7644]

Love those 1st gen convertibles. Ive had 2 '97s and now have a '00 limited. And a '00 jxi as a parts car for the limited. Awesome cruisers just dont expect any performance. Ìve got a hankering to add a '08 hardtop convertible sebring to the garage.

[@jeffclark2725]

Always enjoy how you find the back story and highlights to all the rigs in that yard,thumbs up, thanks for having us along

[@jasonz7788]

Thanks Steve great job

[@bk14nyc]

The first time I seen one of these brand new from the rear of it, I thought it was a Camaro…. lol 😂

[@scoobyroorogers]

Yep, I can see the similarities

[@richardmorris7063]

Would have been a hoot if Jimmy Hoffa was in there. Would have loved to see Steve's reactions.

[@BuzzLOLOL]

Hoffa in the concrete in the foundation of the building where that car was built...

[@BuzzLOLOL]

@Bo Blu - Mafia / Union leader who disappeared 20 years before these cars came out... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Hoffa Wiki has everything...

[@richardmorris7063]

@Bo Blu a teamsters boss that disappeared 50 yrs ago.

[@blakedawson2129]

They were a pretty good little cruiser. They had a good top, so did the lebaron. The coupe seemed to wear better. In the car biz we bought loads of them out of rental service and they always sold well.

[@jasonalexander3080]

Hey Steve I'm glad you are doing these videos very very good

[@mikebrown8065]

I bought my wife a '96 JXi, and it definitely was a great car.

[@davenhla]

The Avenger was a snappy car. Al these "mid size" coupe cars Chrysler made were available with some pretty high strung(for the time) V6. They put out pretty decent power for their size. They also needed preventative maint, or more accurately, part replacement, in order not to grenade generally involving the cam system. People liked the cab forward. i think it also played well with aero, or at least they advertised it for such. But that whole line of cars was viewed as fresh and leading the industry in styling changes for a little while, especially the Intrepid and the Avenger. I was always fond of the LHS, but my childhood was, well let's just say in the 90's my family was not buying a car from the 90's.

[@joelyons3713]

My friend’s dad had the Mitsubishi based Sebring. My friend would brag about it and it really was a nice car. I rarely see one anymore.

[@nickpollay1681]

My dad bought a new one in 1997 as a 98. Was a coupe. It was a sweet car. Plenty of power and a bad ass infinity stereo.

[@juliochavez5787]

For Mexican market only, there was a Sebring RT, built with the 1st gen 2.4l turbo charged engine, which then was later updated and used for the srt4 neon and pt cruiser gt. That engine was originally designed by Mexican engineers and also used in the Stratus RT and cirrus (Mexican versions). Now you know :)

[@my1vice]

The Mexicans get all of the good stuff.

[@juliochavez5787]

@@my1vice Indeed one of the advantages having all the manufacturing in Mexico, plus, in those years Chrysler of Mexico was pretty independent from HQ, and as a result, really cool cars were created under that era, such as the phantom 16v (2 door lebaron with the 2.2 16v turbo engine). I think that independence came to an end right after the merger with Daimler.

[@haljohnson5729]

red bex.....beat me by 28 seconds....LOL

[@VanWinger]

There are awd drivetrains that would have been fine in the avenger/sebring coupes, as they are identical from the a-pillar forward to the eclipse/talon so a 4G63 with a custom rear driveshaft and swapped rear subframe would basically bolt in. A missed opportunity for daimlerchrysler at the time. I have seen the reverse - the 2.5l v6 fits nicely in the 2G Eclipse.

[@captainsergeant]

While I stationed at a certain base in England in the very early 2000's we had a squadron commander who drove this exact convertible, except his was red. He was the worst kind of commanding officer anybody could imagine, and he always parked it right next to the back door of his office, which was in plain view for every Airman to see on their way to and from the area. Every time you saw that car, officer or enlisted, you were filled with dread. To this day I hate the sight of these cars. If you were there from the late 1990's through 2002 (give or take), even through we may have missed one another, you know the base, the squadron, and who I am talking about.

[@adamspitfire]

i think i may have that car, i bought my red sebring convertible exactly the same as this off a us airbase in england, can you give me details on this guys car?

[@jayjaynella4539]

Was it Boris Johnson? 😆

[@vlady8me]

Get well soon Steve

[@advilshenk]

Dang, you are Very knowledgable on cars. Thanks for the videos/education. Great junk yard crawl content. Keep it up

[@BuzzLOLOL]

01:37 that upper arm is solid steel, not "tubular" like he says...

[@Josh-kx1vv]

The Mitsubishi eclipse was assembled in Illinois with some Japanese parts from a Japanese company which at once had a partnership with Chrysler.

[@roblange3845]

I used to own a 98 JXI limited with the tutoned interior

[@edfrawley4356]

The convertible Sebring was one of the few cars who's styling actually appealed to me. But fate dictated that my last new car be purchased in 83 and in the late 90's I was driving AMC Eagle wagons. Old school cars I actually enjoyed.

[@ScottDLR]

I think rental car co's bought a lot of these back in the day. I remember getting one of them on several occasions. And yeah Steve, I lusted after a Challenger for several years until I finally splurged on an SRT in 2015.

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

I knew a guy at work that had that same exact model! At the time it looked good, he really loved that thing! Had it for many year’s! He actually liked them so much that ended up buying another one! Great video Steve! Maybe I should tell him about that one!👋😂👌maybe he goes there and pick that one up!

[@marktimberlake4493]

several to chose from

[@WhiteTrashMotorsports]

Had one of these a few years ago, got it for free. The 2.4 was gutless in such a heavy car. I live in a mountainous area and traded it for a 94 4 runner.

[@afoolandhismoneychannel]

1969.5 6BBL Roadrunners and SixPack Superbees had the antenna on the front fender like the other models.

[@haroldstrickland8416]

We in the parts business called the Breeze & Cirrus the "Limo Chassis Neon" back in the day. The convertible was totally different from the sedan as far as parts too.

[@todddenio3200]

Yes and if a parts store worker did not know how to look up parts for the convertible, theyd give you parts for a coupe or sedan and it would not be discovered until the car was disassembled so you would need a second car to go back with the new AND old bad part to make sure you got the right parts. I brought back the part that didnt fit once and the guy did the return and went back to restock that one and to get me the "CORRECT PART" and when he came back he tried to give me the same one I had just returned. I knew this because on the lid of the box was a single greasy thumb print thatgot on it when I opened the box. Luckily I had brought the old wheel bearing assembly with me so was able to prove to him they were different and made him find the right one. It took him about 20 minutes to get it right.

[@joshdobson2737]

Decent rentals back in the day!

[@wihamaki]

Maybe because convertibles don't see a lot of winter action, but find a lot of them don't seem to be rusted up like a lot of other offerings from the same time period.

[@TrashcanGarage]

Speaking of dual exhaust... on the 57 Pontiac 347, the LH exhaust port is forward facing and if your car came equipped with factory duals, the manifold would include a cast iron "u" pipe to direct it on back. Evidently, that factory piece is becoming unobtainium for those who are performing restorations. Mine was a former tri-power and luckily the factory dual manifolds are intact. And about transverse V6 engines. Loved the additional power benefits. Hated changing those rear plugs.

[@TrashcanGarage]

@@DontCryAboutIt - I put nearly 150k on mine before I finally got up the nerve to tackle changing the rear plugs. 😳

[@johnpatterson1807]

Dude! I Would Not sit through a video about the Sebring if not for you! Total POS car, could really care less…. But you make things interesting, and I appreciate it! I look forward to your videos every day, it keeps me sane! Thanks!

[@SteveMagnante]

I appreciate that!

[@tony-ps4qw]

Great Info very entertaining Steve!

[@SteveMagnante]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@TheHelado36]

That jewel was a mechanical nightmare !

[@todddenio3200]

I have 96 and 98 Chrysler Sebring Convertibles. Out of boredom while recovering from surgeries over the last few months, I have researched installing a V8 longitudally in one of them and actually it CAN BE DONE. It is a lot of work but not as bad as bad as youd expectand did find 1 online but it wasn't finished yet

[@1977jed]

These are amazing cars! I had a 1999 Limited Vert and it was a very reliable car with the 2.5......in the 20 plus years I owned it..I never even replaced the battery! Currently own the next Gen 2008 Hard top Vert, but i sure miss this body style...

[@sbinnala]

Oh my god its YOU! "Welcome back to Barrett Jackson, I'm Bob Varsha with Mike Joy, Steve Magnante, and Rick DeBruhl." Watching Barrett Jackson was my frickin childhood!!!!

[@charliemiller3854]

Had a Dodge Status. Also that center mounted windshield defroster vent was the cheapest way to get the job done.

[@oldyellow8120]

I bought a metallic red '98 Sebring JX (not a JXI) from the original owner. My first convertible. At first, I loved it, but after driving it on my daily commute, I fell out of love and was glad to get rid of it. It was a very nice looking car, and basically OK but not great. I quickly became sort of bored with it. Mostly, I never felt safe in it with newer huge SUV's and semi trucks roaring past me all the time when I had the top down, and I kept expecting to get hit in the face with some sort of road debris. Had it for three years and never missed it since I sold it. Don't think I will ever buy another convertible.

[@johnwalsh7256]

Love the history lessons. ❤️

[@Mr_57ChargerRT]

As an owner of two LH cad forward 300M specials. It seems like you know your cad forward history👍

[@ClaremontClassicGarage]

Was looking at a nice green one in the boneyard the other day.

[@itsnotme07]

I drove a 1997 JX model of the Sebring Convertible for 3 1/2 years. It had the 2.5l v6 Mitsubishi engine and was "ok". Brakes were not ok...major undersize/power for the car. The 2nd/3rd generation brakes are much better. Still have my replacement for the 97 JX, a 2001 Limited model. Runs/drives/looks like it did 21 years ago, now with 120k miles....and waiting for more soon.

[@Whats-It-To-Ya]

I always liked the Avenger. It replaced the Daytona, which I've had a few of and STILL have an '86 Turbo Z fully redone with a motor swap from an '89 Shelby and I got the whole Mopar 'Super 60' package on it that I pueced together over a few years. It runs a 12.3 1/4 mile with everything I've done to it.

[@peters8758]

As you mentioned, it does not have the old long hood appearance. In fact, the hood’s width is greater than its length

[@tihspidtherekciltilc5469]

Retired air traffic controllers like these as well because when your whole career was spent in a dark windowless room looking at display screens you want the opposite when you retire so you buy a convertible and get a job at a golf course doing grounds maintenance like I did for similar reasons.

[@Fljeff7]

These were full of headaches

[@johnjones393]

I bought a 96 JXi convertible in 2000. Had "only" 50,000 one owner miles but it was plagued with minor issues. The radio's JBL amp died, the roof motor died, the roof leaked, the rear window was separating from its fabric, the rear window defroster stopped working, the front end developed a clunk, those rear drum brakes made a continuous grinding sound, the power window switch plate loosened from the flimsy door panel... I could go on. Traded it in after only a year and haven't owned a Chrysler product since.

[@andrewfischer8564]

im looking to buy that very car today

[@LakeHowellDigitalVideo]

The Sebring Convertible did get a manual transmission in 2002 -- when they introduced the Sebring GTC. I think Steve was talking about the first gen Sebring convertible, though.

[@gillgetter3004]

Rented one in Hawaii, was a nice car with the rag top there. Plenty room with wife and two kids.

[@rondpert5167]

I believe the 4 door sedans were also based on yet another chassis. Chrysler did the same thing in the late 80's with the LeBaron.

[@Carl09of09]

I had a 99 Sebring LXI coupe, loved that car.

[@danielc5205]

If I recall, the Chrysler Sebring was plagued with reliability issues.

[@ccg1171]

That's what I heard

[@lilmike2710]

I remember seeing those from a distance and consistently mistaking them for a 5th gen Camaro. Both Camaro and Sebring at the time reminding me of a pair of Crocs with their oblong shoe like designs. 👟

[@jeff7.629]

Good to see I'm not the only one to make the same mistake.

[@truckerdaddy-akajohninqueb4793]

I remember having giggles of fun driving the Intrepid 😂

[@paulshea2560]

STEVE MAGGS, love you're channel, any Chance you could do a quick video on that Buick G body behind you?? 3.8 PROBABLY hmmmm Love the G body's

[@haroldmordt4421]

Every time I see one of your video's, I see a car in the background I would like for you to feature! I guess you have to film as many as you can before winter hits.

[@zzzoo2]

Great info, Steve! I had one of the convertibles as a rental in Vegas (not in the dead of summer) and it was a fine car for someone that just wanted to put the top down. It drove well and had adequate power. Not a sports car or high performance machine by any means, of course. Not sure about their reliability, though.

[@RyanMoran1992]

Popular with paper sales managers too. Michael Scott from ‘the office’ drove one of these - a second gen though

[@jonmopar7917]

Great vid!! Great cars, many still on the road today, and would go 200k without much love. I drove them new and they were great cars for the price. Lots still on the road today. I bought a Coupe in the early 2000s, and still have it today. :)

[@todddenio3200]

Yes indeed. I have 2 of them.

[@moonbeamskies3346]

You can tell this man is passionate about cars. He is a wealth of knowledge. Would love to get his thoughts on the move to discontinue all of these gasoline cars, and replace them with silent electric vehicles.

[@davidbarnsley8486]

That engine looks like the Mitsubishi v6

[@jorgecervantes7644]

In 1st gen it was the mitsy 2.5l v6

[@Geo76er]

Someone should rescue the Buick Regal in the background.

[@ncc74656m]

My sister's caught fire, lol.

[@alvaroacosta6993]

The Michel Scott of convertibles

[@tony66au]

How weird is that, I was looking at a 3rd Gen JS Sebring yesterday 2.7 V6 convertible. 2008 model so it was a nicely presented unit but sadly in automatic form and it drove quite nicely for a 9 grand car which I felt was over priced like everything else out there at the moment. Parts in AUs? My friends Rockauto and Fedex :-) I need to do some more research but it'll make a nice daily for now.

[@lunaticfringe8066]

Surprised you didn't mention the crazy battery placement in the wheel well. Back in the day working for an auto parts store we would install batteries for customers, but not for the Sebring or it's cousins.

[@clutchkicker392ison5]

I've often pondered some of the stinks you must come across in makin content for us . Thank-you.

[@VintageSpeedFinland]

These were sold as Stratus cabriolets in Europe and could be optioned with 2.0 liter engine and manual transmission.

[@danr1920]

Compared to the Mustang convertible, you got a usable back seat a trunk.

[@daveridgeway2639]

Cab forward design, also means better aerodynamics at highway speeds (less drag) radio antenna placement in rear, you are correct. Chevrolet Corvettes always had the antenna in the rear, due to it's fiberglass body. Please reply. Dave...

[@daveridgeway2639]

@Bo Blu Hi Bo Blu, thank you for your reply. Can you be more specific? Dave...

[@j.danaclark2166]

And the manuals dodge gave us for those had the wrong wiring harness in it. My friend was the lucky one who figured that out after someone at the factory ran a screw through the fuel gage wire and when the tank got filled shorted things out.

[@edwinbonnelljr1587]

I've got a 97 Sebring with a 2.5 V6 convertible it's a special sucker for what it is but what can I say especially fast man have a great day

[@skip7243]

Owned one identical to that for years, great little "fun" car. Sadly the rust gremlins claimed it. Now have a second gen style Sebring. Note the larger LH platform cars had the battery under the fender, also an underneath accessible deal.

[@JayMalone26]

I remember when these came out, all my friends parents had them. Mostly b/c they were in their mid 50's and newly divorced. Even back then it was kind of an ongoing joke.