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2002 Chrysler Sebring--needs Work Or Great For Parts! on 2040-cars

Year:2002 Mileage:219128
Location:

Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, United States

Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, United States
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Up for sale is my 2002 Chrysler Sebring, which I have had since August 2006.  It has been good for me overall as my daily driver for nearly eight years, though it has started showing signs of age and higher mileage.

For full disclosure, here are the known defects or issues with the car:
  • Starter fuel/ignition fuse has blown OCCASIONALLY, though this has not happened in nearly a year.  If it ever does happen again, the car would not start until the fuse (a mini 20 amp) is replaced.  One technician tested the system and said the alternator and starter and those sorts of things all seemed fine, but the battery was low, so I replaced the battery last June.  The issue with the fuse happened once or twice since then and not for several months since.  I list it merely because the true cause was never really found, and I wouldn't want anyone to buy the car and be surprised if it ever does happen again.
  • There is some rust under the hood of the car, on the bottom of at least one door, and on the underside of the vehicle.
  • The back right door does not respond well to the automatic door lock button, either on the keychain or on the driver's side door.  It will sometimes lock or unlock as it should, but it is always accompanied by an angry noise. 
  • In mid January of this year, during a particularly icy day, the car slid from the left lane of the highway into the right line, tapping into the side of a truck.  This caused the dent in the passenger door frame and cracks in the windshield.  This hasn't effected drive-ability of the car or use of the door at all, though it wouldn't pass PA inspection (not until October).
  • In the last month or so, the car developed an unknown issue which the service shop suspected had something to do with the transmission.  It was almost as if the car wasn't fully shifting into drive or staying in drive.  I found myself driving home one day, nearly flooring the accelerator and waiting for the gas to kick in and continue moving forward.  Since I was having issues getting up to speed and staying at speed, I ended up having the car towed to the shop.  After consultation with the shop crew, we decided to try some simpler fixes, such as replacing transmission sensors and fluids.  Doing this supposedly fixed the issue for the technician, as he said he could drive it around for 4-5 miles without any problem.  I, however, had the same issues, within half a mile of leaving the shop.  I'm not looking to put any more money into this car, and I need to upgrade anyway to a bigger vehicle for my growing family.  But because of this transmission issue, I can't guarantee how long the car will work properly the next time it's driven.  It could go for five miles or five hundred, and since there's no guarantee I strongly recommend that anyone who buys this car should plan on getting it towed.  I'm not driving it anymore and have already dropped insurance on it.
Even with all that said, there are some nice things to this car:
  • Smoke-free vehicle
  • Deep-cleaned inside and out
  • When the transmission does work, car has good pickup with six cylinders
  • 6-disc CD changer is nice for having variety without manually changing CDs.
  • New battery as of June 2013
  • New transmission fluid and sensors
  • Fairly new brakes (though I can't remember date of installation)
  • Decent size trunk space
  • Inspection is good until October.
  • I have a brand new oil and air filter for this car, which I'll include for FREE.
As for the vehicle's history:
  • My wife and I have been the only drivers since I got the car from a dealer in 2006, though my dad technically bought the car and would probably show up as an owner in the vehicle history.
  • Before the dealer in 2006, I believe the car only had one prior owner, but I could be mistaken.
Shipping and payments:
  • Buyer will need to arrange for pickup--most likely a tow truck for reasons stated above.  As this car is likely selling low and possibly just for parts, I will not be able to assist the buyer in any pickup or transfer title fees.  Please consider these costs before bidding.
  • A deposit via paypal will be required upon sale.  The remainder balance must be cash on pickup.
Thanks for looking, and I hope the length of this description hasn't overwhelmed you!  Feel free to contact me with questions.  Potential buyers can also stop by to look at car, but not test-drive as it's no longer insured or road-safe until some more work is done.

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