1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible In Orlando, Florida on 2040-cars

Top-Down Driving Just in Time for Summer!

I am the second owner (since February 2005) of this metallic red/black top 1997 Chrysler Sebring convertible. It is powered by the Mitsubishi-built 2.5 liter V-6. I am selling to make room for a Lincoln Town Car I have purchased.  For the last year I have used the Sebring primarily as my commuter car to and from work averaging less than 20 miles per day.  It currently has roughly 108,500 miles on the clock.  I have used Premium gas in it for best performance.

The car is mechanically sound and shifts smoothly. Power driver’s seat, power driver mirror, and power windows and door locks, of course. Head lights, tail lights, brake lights and turn signals are fine.

The Michelin tires are less than one year old.  Inner and outer tie rods were replaced in 2013. The car received a complete front brake overhaul in 2012 with new rotors and calipers.  Entire brake system was inspected recently and front pads and rear shoes have plenty of mileage left.  A new battery was installed eight months ago and a new alternator installed last month.

The A/C compressor was replaced in 2011.  The blower and compressor operate, but the control switch to turn on the blower and regulate speed is not working properly.  The Riker’s A/C technician confirmed compressor and blower are fine.  A replacement switch module from the Chrysler dealer is over $300 but you can get one from the salvage yards for about $50. I have the receipts for all this work.

Appearance and Interior

The car received a complete premium paint job by Maaco in November 2010 That same month the Sebring received a new, high-quality convertible top. The rear window is glass and is defogging. At that time all new vinyl seating was also installed to replace the cracked and damaged leather. All this came to nearly $2000 in upgrades.  All seatbelts work properly. I have used a reflective sunshield to protect the dashboard surface and it still looks new. One or two of the interior shots to show the dash and doors were taken before the new vinyl interior was installed; the front seats had seat covers at that time. The other shots show the newer interior.

The convertible top operates perfectly, but I did not use it often so the top shows little wear. The seal is tight along the windshield edge and convertible top. (see photo)

Issues

The engine has a minor oil leak from the rear main seal, so I just watch the oil level periodically.  The cylinder head gaskets are tight with no leaks. Power steering pump and power brake lines were checked just this month.

Front passenger power window does not lower.  The rear windows work fine.  The driver window does lower and raise but the rear guide track is loose and you have to adjust the window in the up position to get a good seal with the top rubber molding.  A recent parking lot ding on the right rear bumper removed some paint.

There is an electronic module that controls the tachometer and the digital odometer, and this works intermittently. I recorded the mileage last week when it came on. A little humor here is appropriate! The speedometer, gas gauge and coolant temperature work properly. The horn does not work; may just be a bad electrical connection.  The original CD player is inoperative.

The title is clear and waiting to be signed over to its new owner.  I live in southwest Orlando off Dr. Phillips Drive.  The license tag has been transferred from the Sebring to the Lincoln.  You are welcome to test drive it outside the neighborhood if you bring a current tag.