The upside to the Sebring's low grip is a cushy ride that softens harsh roads. We liked how well the sliding front end tucked in with a lift of the throttle, but the Sebring is still a tad soft for our hard-driving tastes.
#1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI DRIVER#
Like every other sedan on the market today, the Sebring safely slides its front wheels when the driver overcooks a corner. We recorded only 0.75 g on the skidpad but found we could effortlessly corner the Sebring at the edge of sliding. Despite the good suspenders, ultimate grip in the Sebring is low. The arms do a better job of keeping the tires square to the road during cornering. The front suspension still employs sophisticated unequal-length control arms - a rare arrangement in a mid-size-sedan class that favors less expensive front strut suspensions. Nonetheless, we quite liked the way our Sebring went down the road. So what's the difference between the two models? DaimlerChrysler says the Stratus is tuned for sporty driving and the Sebring for comfort. The new-for-2001 Sebring four-door replaces the Chrysler Cirrus and is a twin of the Dodge Stratus four-door. The 300M costs about $30,000, and the Sebring LXi pictured here starts at a more user-friendly $21,405. In 19, we voted the 300M onto our 10Best list and awarded it a second-place finish in a nine-car comparison test last February. This is good news for mid-size-sedan buyers, as that bigger 300M is a fine car. After stepping out of the new Sebring sedan, we're realizing that Chrysler is on its way to achieving the same feat because the Sebring feels very much like a scaled-down version of its 300M.
#1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI DRIVERS#
For the most part, we can, and every manufacturer would like its cars to have a unique image and feel that's instantly recognizable to consumers.īMW, for one, does an excellent job of giving its range of cars a particular feel that test drivers are quick to recognize. Use of fuel tank cleaning kit FC01 is recommended.Since we test-drive more than 200 cars a year, you'd think we could approach any car blindfolded, drive it, and tell you what marque it is. To reduce risk of contaminating the replacement pump, it’s recommended to clean the fuel tank before installing a new pump. Notes: Fuel Pump Hanger Assembly - Fuel tank contamination is the leading cause of premature fuel pump failure.
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Notes: Electric Fuel Pump - Fuel tank contamination is the leading cause of premature fuel pump failure.