Overview & Reviews

Evolutionary, mostly aesthetic changes enhance the Sebrings this year. The Sebring Coupe LX and LXi now offer a black and gray interior, and a new exterior color, Caffe Latte.

• It would be nice to find the 5-speed manual transmission with the V-6 engine. After all, this is supposed to be a sporty car.

User Reviews:

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  Great First Car for Teens! - 1998 Chrysler Sebring
  By Kaylee - May 2 - 7:19 pm

  My dad bought me this car as my first, and its been great. Ive learned a lot about cars by owning it, with the typical breaks here and there (Such as coolant plugs going out, probably due to un-adult driving before me. The window motor broke, and was fairly easy to replace with my dads help.) The car has really has taken a beating, and still remains reliable and loyal. Even when I got into a fender bender, the car still ran wonderfully, and didnt have any mechanical damage when hit on the drivers front fender at 20MPH. The parts were easy to find. Its a fun, fairly safe car, and great for a first car.

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  Best car Ive owned - 1998 Chrysler Sebring
  By Dennis - January 2 - 1:55 pm

  I bought this car in 2000 with 30,000 miles on it. I have only done expected repairs (brakes, tires, battery, timing belt, oil changes) and one unexpected repair (starter motor at 60,000 mi.). I think the Mitsubishi V6 engine has a lot to do with the reliability. I get 24 mpg combined with I think is pretty good for a 10 year old car. This has been a trouble free car. It now has 144,000 mi and the engine makes a little bit of lifter noise. People complain of the squeaks, but I dont think it is any noisier than other convertibles I have owned.

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  JXI Limited Convt - 1998 Chrysler Sebring
  By SparkDog74 - May 11 - 1:54 pm

  I just bought the Limited model with the indiglo style dash, white faced gauges, and autostick. Love the car, gets attention you want and none that you dont. Two toned interior 2.5 is peppy not powerful. Chrome wheels are a nice touch, but expect the tires to be a little spendy. Just bought and putting it through its paces. Infinity sound systems is good, wish cd changer would read cd/rw formats. Looking for interior parts, I imagine they will be hard to find.

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  98 Sebring Coupe - 1998 Chrysler Sebring
  By Katsalumnus - April 21 - 4:20 pm

  Ive had this car for more than nine years. I have only had normal wear and tear maintenance on it. I am a medium frame woman and the cockpit and placing of instrument panel is comfortable and useful.

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  Love my Car - 1998 Chrysler Sebring
  By robby - March 21 - 12:33 pm

  I bought this car 8 years ago, it was the style that attracted me. I liked the sporty look of the front cowl. I love the way it handles, the performance, the comfort. I have taken very good care of it and it has been a great car.

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  okay for cheap coupe - 1998 Chrysler Sebring
  By Mark - August 23 - 1:31 am

  Yeah those cheap chrysler rims and the brakes I fixed but it does look good! I had to tape together the bottom of the front bumper from curb and road rash, to low! Nice exhaust sound to bad it doesnt translate into horsepower although it goes if you keep your foot in it. The one thing not mentioned is this cars higher insurance rating, still Ill keep it for awhile its kinda fun. Watch out for those curbs and potholes or youll be looking for new rims!

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  Just OK... - 1998 Chrysler Sebring
  By Chris - April 25 - 3:18 pm

  I have been happy with this car mechanically....but....too low in front, bad turning radius, rattles in glovebox and sunroof, exterior cladding fell off, stiff ride(but enjoyable). I have owned it since new. I would not buy another one. It has been an OK car and decently good looking. The cab forward design was interesting for looks but practical it is not. The newer models dont look as good, and the redesign doesnt even look promising. I wont recommend this car used unless you plan on adding a lot of aftermarket styling and equipment...should be cheap. It isnt even worth what edmunds or bluebook says it is worth.

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  This is a good car. - 1998 Chrysler Sebring
  By Tim - April 2 - 1:08 am

  I bought this car as a previous salvage with low mileage. I put over 50K miles on it in two and a half years and only replaced the starter and the battery. When I bought this car I heard of the trans problems so I made sure to maintain the trans every 30k, if you do this I dont think you will have any major problems. Overall this car defines reliability.

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  Try before you buy - 1998 Chrysler Sebring
  By Jim - January 18 - 1:01 pm

  After owning my 98 Sebring LXi for almost a year now, I can honestly say I am very pleased with my decision. The key, if you are thinking about purchasing a Sebring coupe, make sure you test it out and test it quite extensively. Transmissions are an achilles heel so ensure shifts are smooth at numerous RPM settings. The 2.5 V6 is silky smooth - just be sure to replace the timing belt around 100,000 miles to ensure everything keeps going for another 100,000. Sure, there are a few minor niggles but the sheer fact that these cars are packed with some features now seen on premium luxury cars (garage door opener, auto-dim mirror, etc.) makes a used Sebring an incredibly good deal.

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  goodtimes with the top down - 1998 Chrysler Sebring
  By sean - November 19 - 3:27 am

  i bought this car used with 58,000 miles. i have the limited edition with the 2 tone leather. its been a blast to drive and it looks great ! had to put in a new ac unit last month for $1000.00 , but hey, its seven years old and sill looks brand new. i would buy another.