Topic: CTC Review: 2007 Chrysler Sebring Sedan

[Autos_Editor]

Picture Gallery:  2007 Chrysler Sebring Sedan

Day 1:

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It has been quite the busy past few days for me, but it seems like it may have settled down a little bit now that the long weekend is behind me and I'm back to the grind.  Why is it when there is a holiday I am always busier than when there is no holiday?  I always seem to need a holiday from my holiday to rest up.  Anyway, as I said, back to the grind and another car to review for this week.  more...

[Sir Meow]

Wow this should be interesting week. I can't see you like a Sebring. Very in ya face North Ameican Styling.

I heard it is a very heavy car and don't go around bends too well, suffers from too much wind and engine noise so I guess will find out the truth this week. Cause it does look great in a NA kinda way.

[carcrazed]

The proportions don't seem right on this car.. looks somewhat top-heavy..
And for the Touring model, it's got pretty small wheels.

[sirAQUAMAN64]

I don't mind the distictive front, hood, or side of the car... nice profile, but at the rear it falls apart. On the upside, the YesEssentials fabric is a great idea, rubbery but durable interior, and I found it roomier than I thought it would be.

[mmret]

Why is it when there is a holiday I am always busier than when there is no holiday?

Because mush head testers don't actually have any work.

[Dante]

Hey Wing, what did you do wrong to get punished this week?

I cannot believe I was in love with the previous Sebring when it came out and I almost bought one. I guess I still like the 2001-2003 models a bit, until they decided to change the front and cheapen the interior to an unacceptable level for 04MY.

The current one is plain blah....

[Sir Meow]

Day 2 doesn't sound too bad.

I wonder if these MK3 sebrings will plumit in value. Like the old Sebrings.  Only time will tell if Chrysler have address the cronic sludge problems of the last MK2 sebrings.

Why do Chrysler build some of the nicest cars on the market, yet never sought out the engines and gearboxs problems. They don't seam to listen to there cutomers. I think that what is hurting them the most.

[Mitlov]

It doesn't sound bad.  It's no penalty box.  But this is one of the most competitive segments there is in the North American market, and "not bad" isn't good enough to compete.

[rrocket]

Is this the flex fuel engine?  If so, why not fill it up with E85 and give us your impressions of power and economy??  I have yet to see this in a blog..(that I can remember anyways)

[wing]

Because you can't buy e85 anywhere....

[rrocket]

There's one in Ottawa.  IIRC that's where you reside, no?

 Topia GreenStop
1621 Woodward Ave.
Ottawa, ON K260A9
613-722-0660


FWIW, I intend to switch the Supra over to E85 once it becomes avail. in the Windsor area. 

You can use this utility to find nearby stations:

http://www.e85refueling.com/

[wing]

From what I gather it closed down, unless that is a new one. 

[rrocket]

Well see what you can find if you could........

[wing]

Maybe next time I have an e85 car

[rrocket]

Oh..the Sebring isn't flex fuel then?  I thought it was...my bad.

Here's their website......They have Bio-diesel too apparently...

http://www.topiaenergy.com/

[Sir Meow]

I was very disappointed in the fuel mileage and I would like a little less noise from the engine and transmission on acceleration, but overall the Sebring seems to be a good package.

Wing.

I don\'t think it is worth $29,435. I think you could do a lot better for that kind of money, plus you just know its going to be worth about 12 grand if you lucky in 2 years.

 I think really they should prices to around 15K and would sell well, because to me it only really comparable with a colbart, There is no-way this is a 20,000 + motor.

[Seafoam]

Oh..the Sebring isn't flex fuel then?  I thought it was...my bad.

Here's their website......They have Bio-diesel too apparently...

http://www.topiaenergy.com/

The V6 Sebring is flex fuel,not that it matters here.

[rrocket]

^^Actually, there are 2 V-6 Sebrings and only one of them is flex fuel..the 2.7 I think....