Used 2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
Buying Guide for the Chrysler Sebring Convertible:
The Sebring Convertible is
the wild child of the Sebring family. When compared to the
reserved refinement of the sedan and the restrained sportiness
of the coupe, the convertible easily takes the lead in the
excitement division. Full-throttled, open-air enjoyment is
all that the 2004 Sebring convertible guarantees—and that
is all you need ask for.
Chrysler brand sales continue
to ascend at an alarming rate. Quadrupling from 130,000 units
in 1991 to a record 530,000 in 2001, its U.S. market share
grew from 2.8 to 5.6 percent in the same period. The reason:
Chrysler produces well-rounded vehicles like the Sebring,
year after year. For 2004, the Sebring convertible got its
revised front-end styling early, keeping it just ahead of
the pack and on line for more record numbers.
Under the Hood
One wouldn’t dare put a weak
engine under the hood of a smooth-looking convertible, and
thankfully Chrysler is not daring, in this respect. Entry-level
LX models come with a 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine that
rates in with 150 horsepower at 5200 rpm and 167 lb-ft of
torque at 4000 rpm. From the GTC model up through the LXi
and Limited models, the power is increased with a standard
2.7-liter V6 that delivers 200 horsepower at 5800 rpm and
190 lb-ft of torque at 4850 rpm.
The four-cylinder engine in
the LX model is mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission.
5-speed manual is available with the more tantalizing V6 engine
in GTC, LXi and Limited models. Along with this engine, traction
control and an improved suspension configuration are added.
Standard Features, Options
Packages and Style
With four model trims to choose
from, there is a plenty of variety with the two-door, four-passenger
2004 Sebring convertible. In the LXi and Limited models, leather
upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with radio controls,
a trip computer and a compass are standard.
The body style of the Sebring
convertible is exclusive to the family. Its power convertible
top opens and closes quietly and efficiently so you don’t
have to get out and do it yourself. In addition to the four-model
lineup, there are plenty of options available for 2004.
Nothing really compares to
open-air driving, especially when the ride is quiet and capable
enough to let you enjoy the scenery. That is all the 2004
Chrysler Sebring convertible aims to do.
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