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2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Quality Review

November 3, 2008

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 6 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Sebring [is] at the bottom of the class
Car and Driver

shakes a little…but otherwise pleasant to drive
USA Today

there is less front and almost no rear legroom
Edmunds

Reviews for the comfort and quality of the 2008 Chrysler Sebring convertible were mixed, although none were stellar. Opinions ranged from “acceptable” to downright “awful.”

Car and Driver was "impressed by the interior materials," but most reviewers felt the Sebring Convertible’s trim left a lot to be desired. Edmunds.com describes materials as "below average, with cheap plastics and hard surfaces."

According to USAToday, while some individuals' physiques may find the seats "agreeable," the interior actually leaves a great deal to be desired; the front seats had an "uncomfortable bulge" on the back rests' lower edge, and the lumbar adjustment (always a bugbear in automotive seating) was incorrectly placed. Meanwhile, leg and knee room for backseat occupants was virtually nonexistent. Once the hardtop is down, it leaves almost nothing in the way of trunk space.

TheCarConnection.com’s editors found better comfort in the front seats—and actually noted a decent amount of headroom in the back. But backseat passengers don’t fare as well, as legroom for adults in the back is tight, and seating for three across is impossible. The mismatched, plasticky interior is the Sebring Convertible’s bigger problem; for a car that can exceed $30,000 quite easily, the Convertible’s trim and finishes look more like those in a $20,000 car.

Conclusion

The 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible has mediocre materials and not enough rear legroom to make its case.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 6 out of 10Expert Quotes:Sebring [is] at the bottom of the classCar and Drivershakes a little…but otherwise pleasant to driveUSA Todaythere is less front and almost no rear legroomEdmunds Reviews for the comfort and quality of the 2008 Chrysler Sebring convertible were mixed, although none were stellar. Opinions ranged from “acceptable” to downright “awful.” Car and Driver was "impressed by the interior materials," but most reviewers felt the Sebring Convertible’s trim left a lot to be desired. Edmunds.com describes materials as "below average, with cheap plastics and hard surfaces." According to USAToday, while some individuals' physiques may find the seats "agreeable," the interior actually leaves a great deal to be desired; the front seats had an "uncomfortable bulge" on the back rests' lower edge, and the lumbar adjustment (always a bugbear in automotive seating) was incorrectly placed. Meanwhile, leg and knee room for backseat occupants was virtually nonexistent. Once the hardtop is down, it leaves almost nothing in the way of trunk space. TheCarConnection.com’s editors found better comfort in the front seats—and actually noted a decent amount of headroom in the back. But backseat passengers don’t fare as well, as legroom for adults in the back is tight, and seating for three across is impossible. The mismatched, plasticky interior is the Sebring Convertible’s bigger problem; for a car that can exceed $30,000 quite easily, the Convertible’s trim and finishes look more like those in a $20,000 car. ConclusionThe 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible has mediocre materials and not enough rear legroom to make its case. 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE STYLING | [5 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: “Unique styling…sets the Sebring apart” Cars.com: “recall(s) a kindler, gentler Chrysler” Jalopnik: “lackluster performance and…a body to match” Car and Driver: “No Longer the Ugly Duckling, but Hardly a ...

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Other Choices:

The Ford Mustang is strictly a soft-top affair, but its retro looks are spot-on perfect and the rear seats are usable--and there’s no denying the visceral appeal of its V-8 engine and 1,000-watt audio system. The Volkswagen Eos is TheCarConnection.com’s favorite four-seat hardtop convertible; its well-detailed interior and V-6 performance are only let down slightly by conservative looks. The four-seat Pontiac G6 Convertible is the Sebring Convertible’s nearest colleague, and markedly better-looking.

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Comments (3 total)

  1. By nick #1, Posted: 6/18/2008

    2008 sebring

    love the car.4cylinders work very good for power.watch the rpms and use it as a standard.goes like crazy about 3500 to 6000 rpm.roof is awesome.very quiet at 130 mph.lol.

  2. By nick #2, Posted: 6/18/2008

    owner

    love the car.4cylinders work very good for power.watch the rpms and use it as a standard.goes like crazy about 3500 to 6000 rpm.roof is awesome.very quiet at 130 mph.lol.

  3. By 2008 owner #3, Posted: 11/5/2009

    The "so called" critics....complain about styling ...don't hear them trashing Toyota styling ...which Chrysler mimic....or the previous conv...which copied Camaro....I shopped all the brands....interior materials suck in all of them....Chrysler was nice given the price point....Critics trash it on handling....Whoa.... I don't drive it at the track...neither does anyone else....a more realistic test would how it handles with a 32oz Big Gulp in one hand and a Big Mac in the other!!! I read the reviews and its apparent some of them spent no time in it...based on errors in their self absorbed reporting.... ie: one says "center arm rest not extended far enough"...Hey Knucklehead it extends out if you pull it....guess you didn't notice since you never drove it !! Critics said the Chevy Malibu was above average ..another one they didn't test much...all have steering column/ front end clunking problems....mine ate 2 automatics in 35,000 miles....Highly Rated junk....Their reviews are worthless....they just sell magazines.

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