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Mar 05, 2022
Good GPS, Bad mounting brackets.
First let me say that the 8Pro has good features. However: The XM unit is very fussy, it seems to be "learning" if that's even possible. But signal dropouts have to be fixed with total reboots of the system. For a simple signal receiver in a moving vehicle this is not acceptable.
Second thing is the magnetic mount. Very clever but it would be nice if it was strong enough to hold the unit. Freeway potholes result in the front-end unit being thrown to the floor. Average about four times a day.
My thinking is that the long-term fix for this will probably involve some Gorrila tape to hold the unit more firmly to the mount.
The GPS unit seems to be pretty good, although I do miss the miles remaining to destination feature of my old cheap GPS.
So, will I keep the 8Pro? Yes, but if I knew then what I know now, I'd probably pass on this one.
Feb 23, 2008
Nice inexpensive convertible
4 of 4 found this helpful Just getting to know this car. But for a role of the dice, from 3000 miles away, I'm pretty happy. The Sebring has a few problems, no doubt related to its age. But at a $1425 purchase price, there's a little in the budget for fixing. In the $2,000 plus range you can buy a Sebring, pretty much turn key. I'm willing to fiddle with my cars, so dont figure on getting perfect for $1400.
This particular Sebring has a noisy wheel bearing, and the heater control door seems to be stuck. Both of these will be quick fixes, and I dont really count them against the car.
My wife and daughter drove the car from the east coast home. While the wheel bearing was a worry, it did make it the 2700 miles home. If I was to do this again, I would have the repair made in a shop, before attemting a trip like this.
Now to the car. The 2.5 liter V-6 is a wounderful little motor. Based on a larger, turbo charged engine, the lower end of this motor is over built for the power, and should last a long time. That and givin the horror stories I've heard about the 2.7 that replaced the 2.5, I think the older Sebring with the 2.5 might be the best bet.
Fuel economy was a surprise, and a good one considering the power. While bringing the car home, it ran from Ontario, Oregon to Portland, Oregon on less than 3/4 tank of fuel, taking less than 11 gallons for a 380 mile trip.
Handleing is quite good, not sporty, although I think it could be firmed up with different struts. In 70s terms think Cordoba, not Cuda. Not a canyon racer, and really I like my M.G. Midget better, but for a long drive, the Sebring is the better car.
Seats are nice with 6-way power adjust. Controls are right where your hands fall to them. Heater controls are straght forward, and east to understand. Trunk is large for a car this size, not quite like my Intrepid, but nothing built these days is.
Rearward visibility could be better, with the top up. The fabric panels that wrap to the rear window do block a lot of space. This is a good car to have those stick on spot mirrors on. Of course with the top down vision is great, unlike a Rabbit convert I had once, the top folds very flat, and out of the way.
The Sebrings have good looks, and fit in anywhere you would take them. Impression is of a car costing much more. Take this to the beach, or the golf club, no problem.
There are a couple of things I've been told to look for on Sebrings. First is to call your Chrysler dealer and have the VIN run against a recall for lower ball joints. In most cases this will have already been taken care of, but if not, they should be replaced by Chrysler.
I've also been told that the Sebrings are hard on their front brake pads. Haven't found this to be true, but it's worth keeping an eye on. Could be that these are a good car to use the best ceramic pads on.
All in all the Sebring Convert is a good pick for those that want a convertible, and don't have the luxury of have that convertible be a summer only car. Fun to drive, good on gas, dependable, good looking, and a true four seater. Yes the back seat is big enough for big people.
With most of these falling in the $2,000 to $4,000 price range these days (early 2008) you could spend much more for much less.
For the price of an old Mini Van have some fun instead.
Mar 25, 2021
Needs a total redo of quality control.
Of the four valve stems shipped, two fell apart as I was removing them from the package. The clear sight caps are not well bonded to the body of the valve.
Of the two that did manage to make it to the rims, one of them leaked air and flattened the tire overnight.
While the seller has promised to rectify this situation, I've heard nothing from them since I modified my original review. We'll see how this works out.
Mind you a $7 purchase is barely worth my time to follow up on, but I think there's a bigger potential in the these valve stem indicators carry with them a safety related issue.
Really, if these can cause a tire to go flat while the vehicle is being driven. Loss of the tire and possibly an accident is a real problem.
The tire pressure monitors should probably be removed from any vehicle they are installed on.