Chrysler Sebring convertible pricing announced
The last-generation Chrysler Sebring may have been described by many as "lame," but when you took off the roof, you had a convertible that was mildly attractive and relatively affordable. The new Sebring, although questionably styled, is likely better than the outgoing model, but again, the all-new convertible version is much, much cooler than its fixed-roof sibling. Plus, you can choose between a soft-top and hard-top.
Chrysler has released pricing information on the soft-top version of the new Sebring convertible, and prices have actually dropped from last year's model. You can get a four-cylinder model for $25,470, which is about $700 less than the outgoing model. Add a V6 engine and the price comes to $28,070 and when you tick the boxes for 18-inch wheels and a premium sound system, the price gets a bit high at $31,670. While we like the price of entry for the new convertible, we got a bit worried when there was no mention of the 3.5L V6 model, equipped with the hard-top option. A $35k+ Sebring of any kind would be a very hard pill to swallow.
[Source: KickingTires]
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Frank 7:59AM (3/20/2007)
This doesn't look bad with the top down. But I would like to see it with the top up, in both soft and hardtop versions. If the hardtop vert goes for 35k list I can see it selling in northern states and Canada where it will have an obvious advantage but in southern climates why pay the extra $ over a soft top? When I had vert in FL I had the top down almost every chance I had so I don't see an advantage in a hard folding top.
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Justin 8:02AM (3/20/2007)
I actually likes the looks of this car. Everyone bashes it, but when I actually see one out on the street I find them pretty attractive. Never drove one so I cant speak to performance and ergonomics.
This convertible looks nice, definitely beats the old one.
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Howard Kerr 8:04AM (3/20/2007)
For all those folks who say that Dodge's family "nose" on all it's vehicles is "tired"....they need to start complaining about the Chrysler "nose". Then again, maybe it's just me. I think the Sebring sedan BUT MUCH MORE ESPECIALLY THE CONVERTIBLE, share too many styling cues with Chrysler's minivans and the Pacifica. For the moment, I prefer the outgoing model to this one.
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Jason 8:22AM (3/20/2007)
Just wait a couple years and they'll be selling them for $12,000 to try and get rid of ones that are 2 years old and haven't been purchased yet. A dealer near me has these for $12,000, Pacificas for $14,000, "loaded" Durangos for $14,000, and Dodge Ram 1500 trucks for $12,000 (2WD). All brand new, all with 0 miles on them.
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Rick Lyon 9:04AM (3/20/2007)
Too expensive for what used to be the smaller cheaper model in their line up. As far as bashing, yes, that cut out hard sliced shape edge from the rear front fender straight shooting back to the rear as it's wedge pointy shape ends totally kills the side of the car for me. In the day light that looks so horrible.
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felipe 9:10AM (3/20/2007)
FRANK - better pics here:
http://jalopnik.com/cars/news/chrysler-group-prices-2008-sebring-drop+top-beginning-at-25470-245487.php
as for the car, a convert is a timeless classic even the crappy LaBaron convertable was cool to cruise in on a nice day.
not a sebring lover, but a convertable is always a fun to ride in.
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Michael Karesh 10:06AM (3/20/2007)
The Sebring convertible was initially quite successful because it was attractive and had enough room in back for a pair of adults.
The new one still has a relatively roomy back seat, but exterior styling is no longer part of the equation. The Pontiac G6 is a far more attractive car.
Most Sebring convertibles are probably sold to fleets anyway.
One full prices are available, they'll be here:
http://www.truedelta.com/models/Sebring.php
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CaliberSRT4 10:09AM (3/20/2007)
The Sebring Hardtop Convertible is a lot nicer than the G6 Convertible with the MyGig and heated/cooled drink holders, etc. If the G6 is it's competition, then I wouldn't be surprised if the Sebring HTC priced out over $35,000.
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Dave T. 10:19AM (3/20/2007)
I don't think the G6 with the hardtop up is all that attractive actually. Neither is this, I'm just saying.
I'm wondering once you price the hardtop out and it comes close to Eos and C70 territory who would buy one over those two?
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Robert O 11:33AM (3/20/2007)
Lame is in the eye of the beholder. An affordable four-passenger mid-sized convertible that was attractive. No race car, but not every convertible buyer needs one. Unfortunately, "lame" escribes the new styling. What happened to Chrysler's not-to-distant leadership in design (Prowler, Viper, Ram, 300). This one has no meaningful ties to its successful 300, nor any heritage markings that make the viewer go "ah!" Too bad.
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Dave-in-PA 11:52AM (3/20/2007)
Quote all the MSRPs you want, but with Chrysler it is totally meaningless. A $31,000 Chrysler will probably actually sell for about $26,000 after all the rebates, dealer incentive, 0% financing, customer loyalty discount, dealer discount, etc. etc. My Pacifica Limited had a sticker of $42,000; I paid $35,000 with 0% financing.
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Frank 12:48PM (3/20/2007)
...as for the car, a convert is a timeless classic even the crappy LaBaron convertable was cool to cruise in on a nice day...
Posted at 9:10AM on Mar 20th 2007 by felipe
Hey! I use to own a "crappy" LaBaron convertable! It wasn't bad for it's time (late 80's-early 90's) and price. I agree the Sebring was better, especially the back seat room.
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Frank 12:51PM (3/20/2007)
I'm looking the pics in the link that felipe sent and I noticed somehting. The ugly black piece of plastic on the rear quarter window is gone on the hardtop convertible. That alone makes this a better looking car than the non-convertible Sebring.
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Bryan 1:46PM (3/20/2007)
I really like the exterior styling of this car, convertible and hardtop. However, the interior is a let down. I think this is the best looking sebring to date though.
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3cubedminus3squared 2:01PM (3/20/2007)
The base price for the I4 model is about the same for a base model V6 Mustang Convertible. I'll take the Mustang thank you.
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c 10:25PM (3/20/2007)
I don't understand why people are getting tired of the dodge/chrysler nose,We are getting tired of the honda nose that horrible H plastered on the front of it's junker's,toyota's are very bland,Isn't the sebring convertible the best selling conv?Funny how a co-worker bought a new toyota conv,and she say's her 90 lebaron convertible was 100 time's better.She only bought the yota cause of all the b.s on the web!!
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