Car financing: 1997 Chrysler Sebring
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.7 to 12.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.7 to 12.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 1997 Chrysler Sebring for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
1997 Chrysler Sebring specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 14.2 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 251 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 286 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $16.59 | $17.36 | $17.36 | $18.91 |
1997 Chrysler Sebring: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.4 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,050 | US$3,200 | US$3,200 | US$3,483 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,318 | $3,472 | $3,472 | $3,782 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1997 Chrysler Sebring
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 287 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (40), seat belts (38) and suspension (36). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04V021000 | 2004-01-13 | power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK MAY FAIL AND ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION WITH THE KEY REMOVED. AN INOPERATIVE INTERLOCK MAY ALSO ALLOW THE KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION. |
| 02V186000 | 2002-07-08 | vehicle speed control | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L V6 ENGINES, THE THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE CAN FRAY CAUSING THE THROTTLE TO BIND OR STICK. |
| 98V183000 | 1998-08-06 | power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start interlock switch | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE CABLE CONNECTING THE CONSOLE SHIFTER MECHANISM TO THE IGNITION KEY CAN CAUSE A TRAPPED KEY CONDITION WHICH CAN RESULT IN A LOW FORCE REQUIRED TO DEPRESS THE SHIFT BUTTON. A COMBINATION OF APPLYING A MIS-ADJUSTED... |
| 97V201000 | 1997-11-13 | suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CAN SEPARATE DUE TO LOSS OF LUBRICATION. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 1997 Chrysler Sebring
No 1997 Chrysler Sebring is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Before you buy the 1997 Chrysler Sebring, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
A buyer's checks
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Owners filed 287 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes, seat belts and suspension; have those parts checked.
The numbers in plain words
It runs the 2.0L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
It is rated at 10.7 L/100 km combined; 300 km takes about 32 litres. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $16.59, and a 300 km weekend about $49.77. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,050 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Who rents the Sebring
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.
Inside and out
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. Luggage space is rated at 368 litres: about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent the Sebring first, and buy only if it fits your life. Drive the Sebring on your commute before you commit to it. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Sebring answers the big questions.
Narrowing it down
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Within the 1997 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
What it costs to run
A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $16.59 in fuel. The EPA estimates US$3,050 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Send a request
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1997 Chrysler Sebring from us first.
Ask us about the 1997 Chrysler Sebring
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1997 Chrysler Sebring for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1997 Chrysler Sebring
Does CarmaCars sell the 1997 Chrysler Sebring?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1997 Chrysler Sebring before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1997 Chrysler Sebring have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1997 Chrysler Sebring cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,050 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3318.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.