1998 Chrysler Sebring Limited Convertible Runs, But Needs Work on 2040-cars
Kenilworth, IL, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.5L 2497CC 152Cu. In. V6 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Chrysler
Model: Sebring
Trim: JXi Convertible 2-Door
Options: Cassette Player, Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Drive Type: FWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 161,165
Exterior Color: Platinum
Interior Color: Two Tone - Blue/Tan
Number of Doors: 2
Number of Cylinders: 6
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
This could be either a great project car if you can do the needed repairs or it can be a great parts car if you have your own 1998 Sebring that needs some newer parts.
I've driven this car daily for about three years. The engine starts and runs smoothly and the transmission seems to shift smoothly as well. If I could do most of the necessary work myself I would definitely keep the car, but paying a repair shop to do the work would be fairly expensive. This car is fully drivable as is.
Here's what I've been told is needed:
- Valve cover gaskets
- Electronic Control Module in the steering column that controls the windshield wipers, turn signals, high beams, etc. The turn signals work, the wipers work, but the high beams cannot be turned off. Also when you use the right turn signal the intermittent wiper function engages.
- Upper and lower ball joints and control arm on the driver's side.
- New passenger side headlight assembly. I don't remember the exact reason, but the bulb does not light fully.
- A new connector for the rear defogger. I'm told its common for these to come off due to the movement of the glass when the top goes up and down.
- There are also two spots where rust is starting to appear. The rear passenger side quarter panel and the bottom of the driver's side door.
- The front leather seats cushions are ripped from 15 years of normal use.
Now for the positives:
- As mentioned earlier the car starts and the engine runs smoothly. I've had oil changes done about around every 3k miles.
- The transmission appears to be in fine working order.
- The convertible top works perfectly and has no leaks. It is a cloth top that was installed in 2010 and looks like new.
- Timing belt and water pump replace at 131k miles.
- Power windows and door locks all work
- Radio, Cassette player and 6-CD changer work perfectly.
- Power steering works fine with no leaks.
- All brake line tubing and rear brakes were replaced in 2011, including rotors
- The alternator was replaced in 2011
- A new fuel pump was installed in December 2012.
- New tires in 2010. Approximately 25k miles on them.
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