2008 Chrysler Sebring

LIMITED Convertible

3.5L V6

Automatic

1C3LC65M28N277416

Clear

FWD

Gasoline

Listing by Auction123.com copyright Auction123, Inc.Palmer Dodge Chrysler Jeep - 11460 Alpharetta Highway Roswell, GA 30076 - 1-888-829-22592008 Chrysler Sebring LimitedPriced to Sell Fast!!! Click here for an XL view of the above Image PrevNext 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 DescriptionOptionsAir Conditioning w/Auto Temp ControlAutomatic HeadlampsAutostick (R) Automatic TransmissionBody Color MoldingBrake/Park InterlockDaytime Running HeadlampsDual Bright Exhaust TipsDual Rear ExhaustElectronic Stability ProgramElectronics Convenience GroupHard Disc DriveHeated Front SeatsHeated/Cooled Front Console CupholderLuxury Door Trim PanelLuxury GroupMonotone Paint ApplicationNavigation System w/GPSPower Retractable Hard TopPower Top & Windows Down Key FobPremium Leather Trimmed Bucket SeatsQuick Order Package 26GRadio: MYGIG Multimedia System w/NAV/SIRIUSRear View Auto Dim Mirror w/MicrophoneRemote Start SystemRemovable Ash TraySIRIUS Satellite RadioTip StartTires: P215/55R18 BSW AS TouringTouch Screen Display MonitorTraction ControlUConnect Hands-Free CommunicationUniversal Garage Door OpenerWheels: 18 x 7.0 Aluminum Chrome CladWindscreenDriveTrainTransmission: 6-Speed AutomaticDrive Train Type: FWDDriven Wheels: Front-WheelWheels Rims: AlloyWheels Spare Rim Type: SteelRoof and GlassConvertible Roof: PowerConvertible Window: GlassFront Wipers: Variable IntermittentRear DefoggerRear Qtr Windows: PowerPrivacy Glass: LightConvenienceCruise Control: With Steering Wheel ControlsWindows: PowerSteering Power: Hydraulic Power-AssistSteering Adjustment: Manual Tilting And TelescopingSteering Wheel Control: Audio Cruise ControlMirrors: Power RemoteRemote Mirrors: Power RemotePower Door Locks: Power With 2 Stage UnlockCupholdersDoor PocketsPower Outlets: 2Remote Trunk Release: PowerRetained Accessory PowerSeatback StorageSafetyDriver and Passenger AirbagSide Airbags: Seat MountedABS: 4-WheelBrakes: 4-Wheel DiscAnti Theft SystemHeadlights: HalogenHeadlights Auto DelayFog Lights: FrontFront Headrests: AdjustableTrunk Release: PowerEngine ImmobilizerTurning Circle: 36.50Door ReinforcementRear Headrests: 2Side AirbagNHTSA Passenger Grade: ExcellentNHTSA Driver Grade: GoodNHTSA Side Impact Front Grade: GoodNHTSA Side Impact Back Grade: AverageNHTSA Roll Over Resistance Rating: GoodIINS Crash Offset: GoodBasic InformationVIN Number: 1C3LC65M28N277416Stock Number: P6947Model Year: 2008Make: ChryslerModel: SebringStyle Name: LimitedVehicle Trim: LimitedBody Type: ConvertibleVehicle Type: ConvertibleInterior Color: Dk/Lt Slate GrayExterior Color: Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat/Black Cloth TopSuspensionIndependent Suspension: IndependentStabilizer Bar: Front And RearIn Car EntertainmentAudio System: AM/FM/SatelliteSpeakers: 6Premium Speakers: Boston AcousticsMultimedia CD Location: 6-Disc In-Dash MountedAntenna Type: FixedComfortAir Conditioning: ManualAir FiltrationTrunk LightsCenter Console Trim: Metal-LookDash Trim: Simulated Wood/Metal-LookDoor Trim: Simulated Wood/Metal-LookMats: Carpet Front And RearReading Lights: FrontRearview Mirror: Day-NightShift Knob: Leather/ChromeSteering Wheel Trim: Leather/Simulated WoodVanity Mirrors: Driver And PassengerDoorsRear Door Type: TrunkEngineEngine Description: 3.5L V6Fuel Type: GasCam Type: Single Overhead CamFuel Induction: Sequential MPIValves Per Cylinder: 4Aspiration: NormalMPG Automatic City: 16MPG Automatic Highway: 26InstrumentationClockCompassExternal TempLow Fuel LevelTachometerTrip ComputerSeatsDrivers Height: PowerDrivers Lumbar: ManualDrivers Power: 6Passenger Height: PowerPassenger Power: 6Seating Capacity: 4Front Seat Type: BucketUpholstery: LeatherHeat DuctsFeaturesAux Transmission Cooler: RegularVinyl Floor Covering: CarpetBumpers: Body-ColoredDoor ReinforcementDimensionsFront Head Room: 38.80 InchesFront Hip Room: 53.30 InchesFront Shoulder Room: 56.40 InchesFront Leg Room: 42.40 InchesRear Head Room: 37.20 InchesRear Hip Room: 44.20 InchesRear Leg Room: 33.50 InchesRear Shoulder Room: 48.50 InchesLuggage Capacity: 13.10 Cubic FeetMaximum Seating: 4Length: 193.80 InchesWidth: 71.50 InchesHeight: 58.50 InchesWeight: PoundsWheelbase: 108.90 InchesGround Clearance: 5.30 InchesCurb Weight: 3959.00 PoundsInspect My RideCARFAXCARFAX Vehicle History ReportDon’t buy a used car without CARFAX!CARFAX 1-OwnerVehicle Qualifies for the CARFAX Buyback GuaranteeNo Total Loss Reported to CARFAXNo Structural/Frame Damage Reported to CARFAXNo Airbag Deployment Reported to CARFAXNo Indication of an Odometer RollbackNo Accidents / Damage Reported to CARFAXNo Manufacturer Recalls Reported to CARFAX Disclaimer: Not all accidents or other issues are reported to CARFAX. The number of owners is estimated. See the full CARFAX Report for additional information and glossary of terms. ContactAbout Us: Palmer Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram has been in business for over 17 years. We recently acquired the Chrysler Jeep franchise and can now fully service all your Chrysler brand needs. We are a family owned business that operates out of one store in Roswell, Ga. We pride ourselves on outstanding customer service and have been selling cars all over the country and world for several years on eBay. Our 100% positive feedback score is evidence of that pride. We are one of the top sellers of Vipers and other SRT vehicles in the country and are well versed in all makes and models. Thank you for taking your time to read about us and hope that we can better serve you. Terms & Conditions Winning bidder must contact us within 24 hours of auction end, and make arrangements for payment at that time. A $1,000.00 deposit is due within 24 hours of end of auction. The remainder is due within 5 days of Auction end. You may put up to $3000.00 on a credit card, remaining balance must be paid with certified funds/cashiers check or bank wire-transfer. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or sell it otherwise. Our dealership offers great financing rates. We do offer shipping to the continental U.S. We also can ship to any port for international shipping. If you are not sure about something, Please ASK. Do not assume anything not listed is included. We reserve the right to cancel bids for excessive negative feedback. We reserve the right to end the listing if the vehicle is no longer available for sale. PLEASE ONLY BID WHAT YOU ARE WILLING TO PAY. IF THE RESERVE IS NOT MET, WE MAY CONTACT THE HIGH BIDDER TO OFFER THE SECOND CHANCE OPTION. Fee and Tax Information: Fee and Tax Information: All buyers will pay a $599.00 documentation fee. The documentation fee is registered with the State of Georgia and applies to all retail sales regardless of the buyers State of Residence. Georgia residents must also pay applicable sales tax. Out of state buyers are responsible for their own taxes. New Vehicles: New vehicle pricing includes all rebates, incentives, and available financing for the Southeast region. The rebates could change depending on the region you live. Please include your zip code with any new vehicle inquiries.Palmer Dodge Chrysler Jeep 11460 Alpharetta Highway Roswell, Georgia 30076Ask for:DJ WILKSCELL PHONE:1-888-829-2259Email: Email SellerSecure Online Credit Application Form Applying for a vehicle loan online is one of the quickest and easiest application methods. Our secure online application form is easy to complete, all you need are a few personal and employment details. Click here to get started.Email SellerEmail to FriendComplete and submit the form below to send a message to our dedicated sales team.* First Name:* Last Name:* Email:* Phone: Ext. Preferred Method:PhoneEmailMessage:Send Yourself a CopyEmail FriendComplete and submit the form below to send a link and your message to a friend.First Name:Last Name:* Your email:* Friend's email:We won't use this information for promotional purposes or disclose it to a third party.Message:Send Yourself a CopyVehicle InformationOverviewIntroductionWalkaroundDriving ImpressionInteriorSummaryNew, with a choice of tops that drop.The Chrysler Sebring competes in the ultra-competitive midsize car category with more daring looks and unique features than most of its competitors, including offering a convertible version.The Sebring is available with three different engines, a 173-hp 2.4L four-cylinder, a 189-hp 2.7L V6 or a 235-hp 3.5L V6. A four-speed automatic is bolted to the 2.4L and 2.7L engines, while the 3.5L gets a six-speed automatic. The new convertible has the choice of three different tops, a vinyl soft top, a cloth soft top, or a power retractable hard top. Available trims on both the sedan and convertible are LX, Touring and Limited. Standard safety features include four-wheel ABS, tire pressure monitoring, front, side and curtain airbags (curtain airbags only on sedan) as well as optional stability control (standard with AWD sedan).Redesigned in 2007, the 2008 model year brings the new convertible model, as well as an all-wheel-drive version of the sedan. Source: NewCarTestDrive.ComIntroductionThe Chrysler Sebring was completely redesigned and introduced as a four-door sedan for the 2007 model year, then a two-door convertible was added in mid-2007 as a 2008 model. The midsize, front-wheel-drive Chrysler Sebring competes with the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, and Saturn Aura, among others.The availability of a retractable hardtop convertible distinguishes the Sebring lineup from its popular competitors.The Sebring convertible offers a choice of vinyl or cloth soft tops or the retractable hard top. The 2008 Sebring sedan and convertible are available in three trim levels with a choice of three engines.The base engine is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder, the mid-level engine is a 2.7-liter V6 that can run on E85, a blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline.Both are mated to a four-speed automatic transmission.The top-of-the-line engine is a 3.5-liter V6 paired with a six-speed automatic. Even the four-cylinder is fairly responsive in the sedan, but the V6 is the best choice for the convertible.And the six-speed automatic is more responsive than the four-speed automatic. The Sebring sedan offers competitive passenger room, with plenty of room up front and a useful rear seat.The sedan seats five.The trunk is small for the class and has a small opening, however. The convertible offers good interior space up front.It seats four passengers, but the rear seat lacks the legroom to make it comfortable for adults to sit back there on long trips.More than half of the available space in the convertible's trunk is taken up by the top mechanism when the top is down. The Sebring cabin is pleasant.The look is sleek, and it is all nicely integrated and finished.Some of the interior surfaces are cold and hard to the touch, however.With an available DVD rear-seat entertainment system, and Chrysler's MyGIG hard-disc audio system, the Sebring's available technology is as good as or better than anything in the class. Dynamically, the Sebring fits middle of the pack in the midsize class.Ride quality is generally pleasant, soaking up most bumps well.Handling is competent in the sedan.The convertible lacked the driving feel of the sedan, however, and exhibited noticeable cowl shake. Introduced as a 2007 model, the Sebring sedan gets two changes for 2008, one major and one minor.All-wheel drive is available for 2008 on the Limited model.Sirius Satellite Radio is standard.The convertible was introduced as an early 2008 model, so it gets no changes at the fall model year changeover, though all base models are now called LX.After almost single-handedly resurrecting the U.S.convertible market in the early 1980s, Chrysler has worked hard to retain its foothold in the drop-top niche as competition has expanded and improved.With the 2008 Sebring Convertible, Chrysler raises the ante, offering the first, domestic-brand coupe with a retractable hard top. Not comfortable letting it all ride on a new roof, the company has improved the Sebring to some degree in virtually every other area.There are now three engine choices, a new, 232-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 and more powerful versions of the inline-4 and 2.7-liter V6.The 2.7-liter flex-fuel engine is capable of burning regular gasoline or E-85, a blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline.The new V6 also has a new, six-speed automatic transmission, a most-welcome step up from the outdated four-speed automatic that carries over with the other two engines. Interiors get an injection of modern-day style and electronics tempered with classic touches.Black-on-white gauges echo the watch-like, analog clock centered high on the dash.The optional audio/navigation system stores map data and personalized entertainment files on a 20GB hard disk drive accessed via a Universal Serial Bus port.Quality plastic moldings and sleek metallic trim with muted color combinations present a quiet visual landscape. Seats, though, are borderline with barely sufficient thigh support.Unique to the class is the fitment of a standard, six-way power adjustment to the front passenger seat, which, however, is sorely lacking in lumbar support.Rear seat legroom suffers from the space taken up by the complicated and complex hardware necessary to operate the retractable hard top. Top operation is a picture of simplicity, managed with the mere press of a button.Latches automatically hook and release.Windows roll down and then back up as appropriate.And with the any of the tops down, there's room in the trunk for the benchmark, two golf bags, which also can be loaded and removed with the tops fixed in the down position.The optional wind blocker significantly minimizes top-down turbulence.When up, the hard top shuts out most wind and road noises, and the soft tops flutter only slightly at freeway speeds. Overall performance and ride and handling yield mixed results.The Sebring Convertible is 400 pounds heavier than the four-door Sebring Sedan and this translates into lazier acceleration, whether from a stoplight or when merging or passing on a freeway.The added weight means the engine is working harder, and it whines and hums any time the driver asks for more.Also, some of the convertible's added weight is carried relatively high and toward the rear of the car, which does not improve handling. However, all such thoughts are whisked away when the top is down.A leisurely, weekend drive on a sunny day is the Sebring Convertible's forte.The Chrysler Sebring was completely redesigned and introduced as a four-door sedan for the 2007 model year, then a two-door convertible was added in mid-2007 as a 2008 model. The midsize, front-wheel-drive Chrysler Sebring competes with the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, and Saturn Aura, among others.The availability of a retractable hardtop convertible distinguishes the Sebring lineup from its popular competitors.The Sebring convertible offers a choice of vinyl or cloth soft tops or the retractable hard top. The 2008 Sebring sedan and convertible are available in three trim levels with a choice of three engines.The base engine is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder, the mid-level engine is a 2.7-liter V6 that can run on E85, a blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline.Both are mated to a four-speed automatic transmission.The top-of-the-line engine is a 3.5-liter V6 paired with a six-speed automatic. Even the four-cylinder is fairly responsive in the sedan, but the V6 is the best choice for the convertible.And the six-speed automatic is more responsive than the four-speed automatic. The Sebring sedan offers competitive passenger room, with plenty of room up front and a useful rear seat.The sedan seats five.The trunk is small for the class and has a small opening, however. The convertible offers good interior space up front.It seats four passengers, but the rear seat lacks the legroom to make it comfortable for adults to sit back there on long trips.More than half of the available space in the convertible's trunk is taken up by the top mechanism when the top is down. The Sebring cabin is pleasant.The look is sleek, and it is all nicely integrated and finished.Some of the interior surfaces are cold and hard to the touch, however.With an available DVD rear-seat entertainment system, and Chrysler's MyGIG hard-disc audio system, the Sebring's available technology is as good as or better than anything in the class. Dynamically, the Sebring fits middle of the pack in the midsize class.Ride quality is generally pleasant, soaking up most bumps well.Handling is competent in the sedan.The convertible lacked the driving feel of the sedan, however, and exhibited noticeable cowl shake. Introduced as a 2007 model, the Sebring sedan gets two changes for 2008, one major and one minor.All-wheel drive is available for 2008 on the Limited model.Sirius Satellite Radio is standard.The convertible was introduced as an early 2008 model, so it gets no changes at the fall model year changeover, though all base models are now called LX.After almost single-handedly resurrecting the U.S.convertible market in the early 1980s, Chrysler has worked hard to retain its foothold in the drop-top niche as competition has expanded and improved.With the 2008 Sebring Convertible, Chrysler raises the ante, offering the first, domestic-brand coupe with a retractable hard top. Not comfortable letting it all ride on a new roof, the company has improved the Sebring to some degree in virtually every other area.There are now three engine choices, a new, 232-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 and more powerful versions of the inline-4 and 2.7-liter V6.The 2.7-liter flex-fuel engine is capable of burning regular gasoline or E-85, a blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline.The new V6 also has a new, six-speed automatic transmission, a most-welcome step up from the outdated four-speed automatic that carries over with the other two engines. Interiors get an injection of modern-day style and electronics tempered with classic touches.Black-on-white gauges echo the watch-like, analog clock centered high on the dash.The optional audio/navigation system stores map data and personalized entertainment files on a 20GB hard disk drive accessed via a Universal Serial Bus port.Quality plastic moldings and sleek metallic trim with muted color combinations present a quiet visual landscape. Seats, though, are borderline with barely sufficient thigh support.Unique to the class is the fitment of a standard, six-way power adjustment to the front passenger seat, which, however, is sorely lacking in lumbar support.Rear seat legroom suffers from the space taken up by the complicated and complex hardware necessary to operate the retractable hard top. Top operation is a picture of simplicity, managed with the mere press of a button.Latches automatically hook and release.Windows roll down and then back up as appropriate.And with the any of the tops down, there's room in the trunk for the benchmark, two golf bags, which also can be loaded and removed with the tops fixed in the down position.The optional wind blocker significantly minimizes top-down turbulence.When up, the hard top shuts out most wind and road noises, and the soft tops flutter only slightly at freeway speeds. Overall performance and ride and handling yield mixed results.The Sebring Convertible is 400 pounds heavier than the four-door Sebring Sedan and this translates into lazier acceleration, whether from a stoplight or when merging or passing on a freeway.The added weight means the engine is working harder, and it whines and hums any time the driver asks for more.Also, some of the convertible's added weight is carried relatively high and toward the rear of the car, which does not improve handling. However, all such thoughts are whisked away when the top is down.A leisurely, weekend drive on a sunny day is the Sebring Convertible's forte.The Chrysler Sebring was completely redesigned and introduced as a four-door sedan for the 2007 model year, then a two-door convertible was added in mid-2007 as a 2008 model. The midsize, front-wheel-drive Chrysler Sebring competes with the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, and Saturn Aura, among others.The availability of a retractable hardtop convertible distinguishes the Sebring lineup from its popular competitors.The Sebring convertible offers a choice of vinyl or cloth soft tops or the retractable hard top. The 2008 Sebring sedan and convertible are available in three trim levels with a choice of three engines.The base engine is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder, the mid-level engine is a 2.7-liter V6 that can run on E85, a blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline.Both are mated to a four-speed automatic transmission.The top-of-the-line engine is a 3.5-liter V6 paired with a six-speed automatic. Even the four-cylinder is fairly responsive in the sedan, but the V6 is the best choice for the convertible.And the six-speed automatic is more responsive than the four-speed automatic. The Sebring sedan offers competitive passenger room, with plenty of room up front and a useful rear seat.The sedan seats five.The trunk is small for the class and has a small opening, however. The convertible offers good interior space up front.It seats four passengers, but the rear seat lacks the legroom to make it comfortable for adults to sit back there on long trips.More than half of the available space in the convertible's trunk is taken up by the top mechanism when the top is down. The Sebring cabin is pleasant.The look is sleek, and it is all nicely integrated and finished.Some of the interior surfaces are cold and hard to the touch, however.With an available DVD rear-seat entertainment system, and Chrysler's MyGIG hard-disc audio system, the Sebring's available technology is as good as or better than anything in the class. Dynamically, the Sebring fits middle of the pack in the midsize class.Ride quality is generally pleasant, soaking up most bumps well.Handling is competent in the sedan.The convertible lacked the driving feel of the sedan, however, and exhibited noticeable cowl shake. Introduced as a 2007 model, the Sebring sedan gets two changes for 2008, one major and one minor.All-wheel drive is available for 2008 on the Limited model.Sirius Satellite Radio is standard.The convertible was introduced as an early 2008 model, so it gets no changes at the fall model year changeover, though all base models are now called LX.After almost single-handedly resurrecting the U.S.convertible market in the early 1980s, Chrysler has worked hard to retain its foothold in the drop-top niche as competition has expanded and improved.With the 2008 Sebring Convertible, Chrysler raises the ante, offering the first, domestic-brand coupe with a retractable hard top. Not comfortable letting it all ride on a new roof, the company has improved the Sebring to some degree in virtually every other area.There are now three engine choices, a new, 232-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 and more powerful versions of the inline-4 and 2.7-liter V6.The 2.7-liter flex-fuel engine is capable of burning regular gasoline or E-85, a blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline.The new V6 also has a new, six-speed automatic transmission, a most-welcome step up from the outdated four-speed automatic that carries over with the other two engines. Interiors get an injection of modern-day style and electronics tempered with classic touches.Black-on-white gauges echo the watch-like, analog clock centered high on the dash.The optional audio/navigation system stores map data and personalized entertainment files on a 20GB hard disk drive accessed via a Universal Serial Bus port.Quality plastic moldings and sleek metallic trim with muted color combinations present a quiet visual landscape. Seats, though, are borderline with barely sufficient thigh support.Unique to the class is the fitment of a standard, six-way power adjustment to the front passenger seat, which, however, is sorely lacking in lumbar support.Rear seat legroom suffers from the space taken up by the complicated and complex hardware necessary to operate the retractable hard top. Top operation is a picture of simplicity, managed with the mere press of a button.Latches automatically hook and release.Windows roll down and then back up as appropriate.And with the any of the tops down, there's room in the trunk for the benchmark, two golf bags, which also can be loaded and removed with the tops fixed in the down position.The optional wind blocker significantly minimizes top-down turbulence.When up, the hard top shuts out most wind and road noises, and the soft tops flutter only slightly at freeway speeds. Overall performance and ride and handling yield mixed results.The Sebring Convertible is 400 pounds heavier than the four-door Sebring Sedan and this translates into lazier acceleration, whether from a stoplight or when merging or passing on a freeway.The added weight means the engine is working harder, and it whines and hums any time the driver asks for more.Also, some of the convertible's added weight is carried relatively high and toward the rear of the car, which does not improve handling. However, all such thoughts are whisked away when the top is down.A leisurely, weekend drive on a sunny day is the Sebring Convertible's forte.The Chrysler Sebring was completely redesigned and introduced as a four-door sedan for the 2007 model year, then a two-door convertible was added in mid-2007 as a 2008 model. The midsize, front-wheel-drive Chrysler Sebring competes with the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, and Saturn Aura, among others.The availability of a retractable hardtop convertible distinguishes the Sebring lineup from its popular competitors.The Sebring convertible offers a choice of vinyl or cloth soft tops or the retractable hard top. The 2008 Sebring sedan and convertible are available in three trim levels with a choice of three engines.The base engine is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder, the mid-level engine is a 2.7-liter V6 that can run on E85, a blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline.Both are mated to a four-speed automatic transmission.The top-of-the-line engine is a 3.5-liter V6 paired with a six-speed automatic. Even the four-cylinder is fairly responsive in the sedan, but the V6 is the best choice for the convertible.And the six-speed automatic is more responsive than the four-speed automatic. The Sebring sedan offers competitive passenger room, with plenty of room up front and a useful rear seat.The sedan seats five.The trunk is small for the class and has a small opening, however. The convertible offers good interior space up front.It seats four passengers, but the rear seat lacks the legroom to make it comfortable for adults to sit back there on long trips.More than half of the available space in the convertible's trunk is taken up by the top mechanism when the top is down. The Sebring cabin is pleasant.The look is sleek, and it is all nicely integrated and finished.Some of the interior surfaces are cold and hard to the touch, however.With an available DVD rear-seat entertainment system, and Chrysler's MyGIG hard-disc audio system, the Sebring's available technology is as good as or better than anything in the class. Dynamically, the Sebring fits middle of the pack in the midsize class.Ride quality is generally pleasant, soaking up most bumps well.Handling is competent in the sedan.The convertible lacked the driving feel of the sedan, however, and exhibited noticeable cowl shake. Introduced as a 2007 model, the Sebring sedan gets two changes for 2008, one major and one minor.All-wheel drive is available for 2008 on the Limited model.Sirius Satellite Radio is standard.The convertible was introduced as an early 2008 model, so it gets no changes at the fall model year changeover, though all base models are now called LX.After almost single-handedly resurrecting the U.S.convertible market in the early 1980s, Chrysler has worked hard to retain its foothold in the drop-top niche as competition has expanded and improved.With the 2008 Sebring Convertible, Chrysler raises the ante, offering the first, domestic-brand coupe with a retractable hard top. Not comfortable letting it all ride on a new roof, the company has improved the Sebring to some degree in virtually every other area.There are now three engine choices, a new, 232-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 and more powerful versions of the inline-4 and 2.7-liter V6.The 2.7-liter flex-fuel engine is capable of burning regular gasoline or E-85, a blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline.The new V6 also has a new, six-speed automatic transmission, a most-welcome step up from the outdated four-speed automatic that carries over with the other two engines. Interiors get an injection of modern-day style and electronics tempered with classic touches.Black-on-white gauges echo the watch-like, analog clock centered high on the dash.The optional audio/navigation system stores map data and personalized entertainment files on a 20GB hard disk drive accessed via a Universal Serial Bus port.Quality plastic moldings and sleek metallic trim with muted color combinations present a quiet visual landscape. Seats, though, are borderline with barely sufficient thigh support.Unique to the class is the fitment of a standard, six-way power adjustment to the front passenger seat, which, however, is sorely lacking in lumbar support.Rear seat legroom suffers from the space taken up by the complicated and complex hardware necessary to operate the retractable hard top. Top operation is a picture of simplicity, managed with the mere press of a button.Latches automatically hook and release.Windows roll down and then back up as appropriate.And with the any of the tops down, there's room in the trunk for the benchmark, two golf bags, which also can be loaded and removed with the tops fixed in the down position.The optional wind blocker significantly minimizes top-down turbulence.When up, the hard top shuts out most wind and road noises, and the soft tops flutter only slightly at freeway speeds. Overall performance and ride and handling yield mixed results.The Sebring Convertible is 400 pounds heavier than the four-door Sebring Sedan and this translates into lazier acceleration, whether from a stoplight or when merging or passing on a freeway.The added weight means the engine is working harder, and it whines and hums any time the driver asks for more.Also, some of the convertible's added weight is carried relatively high and toward the rear of the car, which does not improve handling. However, all such thoughts are whisked away when the top is down.A leisurely, weekend drive on a sunny day is the Sebring Convertible's forte.The Chrysler Sebring was completely redesigned and introduced as a four-door sedan for the 2007 model year, then a two-door convertible was added in mid-2007 as a 2008 model. The midsize, front-wheel-drive Chrysler Sebring competes with the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, and Saturn Aura, among others.The availability of a retractable hardtop convertible distinguishes the Sebring lineup from its popular competitors.The Sebring convertible offers a choice of vinyl or cloth soft tops or the retractable hard top. The 2008 Sebring sedan and convertible are available in three trim levels with a choice of three engines.The base engine is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder, the mid-level engine is a 2.7-liter V6 that can run on E85, a blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline.Both are mated to a four-speed automatic transmission.The top-of-the-line engine is a 3.5-liter V6 paired with a six-speed automatic. Even the four-cylinder is fairly responsive in the sedan, but the V6 is the best choice for the convertible.And the six-speed automatic is more responsive than the four-speed automatic. The Sebring sedan offers competitive passenger room, with plenty of room up front and a useful rear seat.The sedan seats five.The trunk is small for the class and has a small opening, however. The convertible offers good interior space up front.It seats four passengers, but the rear seat lacks the legroom to make it comfortable for adults to sit back there on long trips.More than half of the available space in the convertible's trunk is taken up by the top mechanism when the top is down. The Sebring cabin is pleasant.The look is sleek, and it is all nicely integrated and finished.Some of the interior surfaces are cold and hard to the touch, however.With an available DVD rear-seat entertainment system, and Chrysler's MyGIG hard-disc audio system, the Sebring's available technology is as good as or better than anything in the class. Dynamically, the Sebring fits middle of the pack in the midsize class.Ride quality is generally pleasant, soaking up most bumps well.Handling is competent in the sedan.The convertible lacked the driving feel of the sedan, however, and exhibited noticeable cowl shake. Introduced as a 2007 model, the Sebring sedan gets two changes for 2008, one major and one minor.All-wheel drive is available for 2008 on the Limited model.Sirius Satellite Radio is standard.The convertible was introduced as an early 2008 model, so it gets no changes at the fall model year changeover, though all base models are now called LX.After almost single-handedly resurrecting the U.S.convertible market in the early 1980s, Chrysler has worked hard to retain its foothold in the drop-top niche as competition has expanded and improved.With the 2008 Sebring Convertible, Chrysler raises the ante, offering the first, domestic-brand coupe with a retractable hard top. Not comfortable letting it all ride on a new roof, the company has improved the Sebring to some degree in virtually every other area.There are now three engine choices, a new, 232-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 and more powerful versions of the inline-4 and 2.7-liter V6.The 2.7-liter flex-fuel engine is capable of burning regular gasoline or E-85, a blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline.The new V6 also has a new, six-speed automatic transmission, a most-welcome step up from the outdated four-speed automatic that carries over with the other two engines. Interiors get an injection of modern-day style and electronics tempered with classic touches.Black-on-white gauges echo the watch-like, analog clock centered high on the dash.The optional audio/navigation system stores map data and personalized entertainment files on a 20GB hard disk drive accessed via a Universal Serial Bus port.Quality plastic moldings and sleek metallic trim with muted color combinations present a quiet visual landscape. Seats, though, are borderline with barely sufficient thigh support.Unique to the class is the fitment of a standard, six-way power adjustment to the front passenger seat, which, however, is sorely lacking in lumbar support.Rear seat legroom suffers from the space taken up by the complicated and complex hardware necessary to operate the retractable hard top. Top operation is a picture of simplicity, managed with the mere press of a button.Latches automatically hook and release.Windows roll down and then back up as appropriate.And with the any of the tops down, there's room in the trunk for the benchmark, two golf bags, which also can be loaded and removed with the tops fixed in the down position.The optional wind blocker significantly minimizes top-down turbulence.When up, the hard top shuts out most wind and road noises, and the soft tops flutter only slightly at freeway speeds. Overall performance and ride and handling yield mixed results.The Sebring Convertible is 400 pounds heavier than the four-door Sebring Sedan and this translates into lazier acceleration, whether from a stoplight or when merging or passing on a freeway.The added weight means the engine is working harder, and it whines and hums any time the driver asks for more.Also, some of the convertible's added weight is carried relatively high and toward the rear of the car, which does not improve handling. However, all such thoughts are whisked away when the top is down.A leisurely, weekend drive on a sunny day is the Sebring Convertible's forte.The Chrysler Sebring was completely redesigned and introduced as a four-door sedan for the 2007 model year, then a two-door convertible was added in mid-2007 as a 2008 model. The midsize, front-wheel-drive Chrysler Sebring competes with the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, and Saturn Aura, among others.The availability of a retractable hardtop convertible distinguishes the Sebring lineup from its popular competitors.The Sebring convertible offers a choice of vinyl or cloth soft tops or the retractable hard top. The 2008 Sebring sedan and convertible are available in three trim levels with a choice of three engines.The base engine is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder, the mid-level engine is a 2.7-liter V6 that can run on E85, a blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline.Both are mated to a four-speed automatic transmission.The top-of-the-line engine is a 3.5-liter V6 paired with a six-speed automatic. Even the four-cylinder is fairly responsive in the sedan, but the V6 is the best choice for the convertible.And the six-speed automatic is more responsive than the four-speed automatic. The Sebring sedan offers competitive passenger room, with plenty of room up front and a useful rear seat.The sedan seats five.The trunk is small for the class and has a small opening, however. The convertible offers good interior space up front.It seats four passengers, but the rear seat lacks the legroom to make it comfortable for adults to sit back there on long trips.More than half of the available space in the convertible's trunk is taken up by the top mechanism when the top is down. The Sebring cabin is pleasant.The look is sleek, and it is all nicely integrated and finished.Some of the interior surfaces are cold and hard to the touch, however.With an available DVD rear-seat entertainment system, and Chrysler's MyGIG hard-disc audio system, the Sebring's available technology is as good as or better than anything in the class. Dynamically, the Sebring fits middle of the pack in the midsize class.Ride quality is generally pleasant, soaking up most bumps well.Handling is competent in the sedan.The convertible lacked the driving feel of the sedan, however, and exhibited noticeable cowl shake. Introduced as a 2007 model, the Sebring sedan gets two changes for 2008, one major and one minor.All-wheel drive is available for 2008 on the Limited model.Sirius Satellite Radio is standard.The convertible was introduced as an early 2008 model, so it gets no changes at the fall model year changeover, though all base models are now called LX.After almost single-handedly resurrecting the U.S.convertible market in the early 1980s, Chrysler has worked hard to retain its foothold in the drop-top niche as competition has expanded and improved.With the 2008 Sebring Convertible, Chrysler raises the ante, offering the first, domestic-brand coupe with a retractable hard top. Not comfortable letting it all ride on a new roof, the company has improved the Sebring to some degree in virtually every other area.There are now three engine choices, a new, 232-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 and more powerful versions of the inline-4 and 2.7-liter V6.The 2.7-liter flex-fuel engine is capable of burning regular gasoline or E-85, a blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline.The new V6 also has a new, six-speed automatic transmission, a most-welcome step up from the outdated four-speed automatic that carries over with the other two engines. Interiors get an injection of modern-day style and electronics tempered with classic touches.Black-on-white gauges echo the watch-like, analog clock centered high on the dash.The optional audio/navigation system stores map data and personalized entertainment files on a 20GB hard disk drive accessed via a Universal Serial Bus port.Quality plastic moldings and sleek metallic trim with muted color combinations present a quiet visual landscape. Seats, though, are borderline with barely sufficient thigh support.Unique to the class is the fitment of a standard, six-way power adjustment to the front passenger seat, which, however, is sorely lacking in lumbar support.Rear seat legroom suffers from the space taken up by the complicated and complex hardware necessary to operate the retractable hard top. Top operation is a picture of simplicity, managed with the mere press of a button.Latches automatically hook and release.Windows roll down and then back up as appropriate.And with the any of the tops down, there's room in the trunk for the benchmark, two golf bags, which also can be loaded and removed with the tops fixed in the down position.The optional wind blocker significantly minimizes top-down turbulence.When up, the hard top shuts out most wind and road noises, and the soft tops flutter only slightly at freeway speeds. Overall performance and ride and handling yield mixed results.The Sebring Convertible is 400 pounds heavier than the four-door Sebring Sedan and this translates into lazier acceleration, whether from a stoplight or when merging or passing on a freeway.The added weight means the engine is working harder, and it whines and hums any time the driver asks for more.Also, some of the convertible's added weight is carried relatively high and toward the rear of the car, which does not improve handling. However, all such thoughts are whisked away when the top is down.A leisurely, weekend drive on a sunny day is the Sebring Convertible's forte.The Chrysler Sebring was completely redesigned and introduced as a four-door sedan for the 2007 model year, then a two-door convertible was added in mid-2007 as a 2008 model. The midsize, front-wheel-drive Chrysler Sebring competes with the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, and Saturn Aura, among others.The availability of a retractable hardtop convertible distinguishes the Sebring lineup from its popular competitors.The Sebring convertible offers a choice of vinyl or cloth soft tops or the retractable hard top. The 2008 Sebring sedan and convertible are available in three trim levels with a choice of three engines.The base engine is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder, the mid-level engine is a 2.7-liter V6 that can run on E85, a blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline.Both are mated to a four-speed automatic transmission.The top-of-the-line engine is a 3.5-liter V6 paired with a six-speed automatic. Even the four-cylinder is fairly responsive in the sedan, but the V6 is the best choice for the convertible.And the six-speed automatic is more responsive than the four-speed automatic. The Sebring sedan offers competitive passenger room, with plenty of room up front and a useful rear seat.The sedan seats five.The trunk is small for the class and has a small opening, however. The convertible offers good interior space up front.It seats four passengers, but the rear seat lacks the legroom to make it comfortable for adults to sit back there on long trips.More than half of the available space in the convertible's trunk is taken up by the top mechanism when the top is down. The Sebring cabin is pleasant.The look is sleek, and it is all nicely integrated and finished.Some of the interior surfaces are cold and hard to the touch, however.With an available DVD rear-seat entertainment system, and Chrysler's MyGIG hard-disc audio system, the Sebring's available technology is as good as or better than anything in the class. Dynamically, the Sebring fits middle of the pack in the midsize class.Ride quality is generally pleasant, soaking up most bumps well.Handling is competent in the sedan.The convertible lacked the driving feel of the sedan, however, and exhibited noticeable cowl shake. Introduced as a 2007 model, the Sebring sedan gets two changes for 2008, one major and one minor.All-wheel drive is available for 2008 on the Limited model.Sirius Satellite Radio is standard.The convertible was introduced as an early 2008 model, so it gets no changes at the fall model year changeover, though all base models are now called LX.After almost single-handedly resurrecting the U.S.convertible market in the early 1980s, Chrysler has worked hard to retain its foothold in the drop-top niche as competition has expanded and improved.With the 2008 Sebring Convertible, Chrysler raises the ante, offering the first, domestic-brand coupe with a retractable hard top. Not comfortable letting it all ride on a new roof, the company has improved the Sebring to some degree in virtually every other area.There are now three engine choices, a new, 232-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 and more powerful versions of the inline-4 and 2.7-liter V6.The 2.7-liter flex-fuel engine is capable of burning regular gasoline or E-85, a blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline.The new V6 also has a new, six-speed automatic transmission, a most-welcome step up from the outdated four-speed automatic that carries over with the other two engines. Interiors get an injection of modern-day style and electronics tempered with classic touches.Black-on-white gauges echo the watch-like, analog clock centered high on the dash.The optional audio/navigation system stores map data and personalized entertainment files on a 20GB hard disk drive accessed via a Universal Serial Bus port.Quality plastic moldings and sleek metallic trim with muted color combinations present a quiet visual landscape. Seats, though, are borderline with barely sufficient thigh support.Unique to the class is the fitment of a standard, six-way power adjustment to the front passenger seat, which, however, is sorely lacking in lumbar support.Rear seat legroom suffers from the space taken up by the complicated and complex hardware necessary to operate the retractable hard top. Top operation is a picture of simplicity, managed with the mere press of a button.Latches automatically hook and release.Windows roll down and then back up as appropriate.And with the any of the tops down, there's room in the trunk for the benchmark, two golf bags, which also can be loaded and removed with the tops fixed in the down position.The optional wind blocker significantly minimizes top-down turbulence.When up, the hard top shuts out most wind and road noises, and the soft tops flutter only slightly at freeway speeds. Overall performance and ride and handling yield mixed results.The Sebring Convertible is 400 pounds heavier than the four-door Sebring Sedan and this translates into lazier acceleration, whether from a stoplight or when merging or passing on a freeway.The added weight means the engine is working harder, and it whines and hums any time the driver asks for more.Also, some of the convertible's added weight is carried relatively high and toward the rear of the car, which does not improve handling. However, all such thoughts are whisked away when the top is down.A leisurely, weekend drive on a sunny day is the Sebring Convertible's forte.The Chrysler Sebring was completely redesigned and introduced as a four-door sedan for the 2007 model year, then a two-door convertible was added in mid-2007 as a 2008 model. The midsize, front-wheel-drive Chrysler Sebring competes with the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, and Saturn Aura, among others.The availability of a retractable hardtop convertible distinguishes the Sebring lineup from its popular competitors.The Sebring convertible offers a choice of vinyl or cloth soft tops or the retractable hard top. The 2008 Sebring sedan and convertible are available in three trim levels with a choice of three engines.The base engine is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder, the mid-level engine is a 2.7-liter V6 that can run on E85, a blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline.Both are mated to a four-speed automatic transmission.The top-of-the-line engine is a 3.5-liter V6 paired with a six-speed automatic. Even the four-cylinder is fairly responsive in the sedan, but the V6 is the best choice for the convertible.And the six-speed automatic is more responsive than the four-speed automatic. The Sebring sedan offers competitive passenger room, with plenty of room up front and a useful rear seat.The sedan seats five.The trunk is small for the class and has a small opening, however. The convertible offers good interior space up front.It seats four passengers, but the rear seat lacks the legroom to make it comfortable for adults to sit back there on long trips.More than half of the available space in the convertible's trunk is taken up by the top mechanism when the top is down. The Sebring cabin is pleasant.The look is sleek, and it is all nicely integrated and finished.Some of the interior surfaces are cold and hard to the touch, however.With an available DVD rear-seat entertainment system, and Chrysler's MyGIG hard-disc audio system, the Sebring's available technology is as good as or better than anything in the class. Dynamically, the Sebring fits middle of the pack in the midsize class.Ride quality is generally pleasant, soaking up most bumps well.Handling is competent in the sedan.The convertible lacked the driving feel of the sedan, however, and exhibited noticeable cowl shake. Introduced as a 2007 model, the Sebring sedan gets two changes for 2008, one major and one minor.All-wheel drive is available for 2008 on the Limited model.Sirius Satellite Radio is standard.The convertible was introduced as an early 2008 model, so it gets no changes at the fall model year changeover, though all base models are now called LX.After almost single-handedly resurrecting the U.S.convertible market in the early 1980s, Chrysler has worked hard to retain its foothold in the drop-top niche as competition has expanded and improved.With the 2008 Sebring Convertible, Chrysler raises the ante, offering the first, domestic-brand coupe with a retractable hard top. Not comfortable letting it all ride on a new roof, the company has improved the Sebring to some degree in virtually every other area.There are now three engine choices, a new, 232-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 and more powerful versions of the inline-4 and 2.7-liter V6.The 2.7-liter flex-fuel engine is capable of burning regular gasoline or E-85, a blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline.The new V6 also has a new, six-speed automatic transmission, a most-welcome step up from the outdated four-speed automatic that carries over with the other two engines. Interiors get an injection of modern-day style and electronics tempered with classic touches.Black-on-white gauges echo the watch-like, analog clock centered high on the dash.The optional audio/navigation system stores map data and personalized entertainment files on a 20GB hard disk drive accessed via a Universal Serial Bus port.Quality plastic moldings and sleek metallic trim with muted color combinations present a quiet visual landscape. Seats, though, are borderline with barely sufficient thigh support.Unique to the class is the fitment of a standard, six-way power adjustment to the front passenger seat, which, however, is sorely lacking in lumbar support.Rear seat legroom suffers from the space taken up by the complicated and complex hardware necessary to operate the retractable hard top. Top operation is a picture of simplicity, managed with the mere press of a button.Latches automatically hook and release.Windows roll down and then back up as appropriate.And with the any of the tops down, there's room in the trunk for the benchmark, two golf bags, which also can be loaded and removed with the tops fixed in the down position.The optional wind blocker significantly minimizes top-down turbulence.When up, the hard top shuts out most wind and road noises, and the soft tops flutter only slightly at freeway speeds. Overall performance and ride and handling yield mixed results.The Sebring Convertible is 400 pounds heavier than the four-door Sebring Sedan and this translates into lazier acceleration, whether from a stoplight or when merging or passing on a freeway.The added weight means the engine is working harder, and it whines and hums any time the driver asks for more.Also, some of the convertible's added weight is carried relatively high and toward the rear of the car, which does not improve handling. However, all such thoughts are whisked away when the top is down.A leisurely, weekend drive on a sunny day is the Sebring Convertible's forte. Source: NewCarTestDrive.ComWalkaroundAt first glance, the 2008 Chrysler Sebring sedan and convertible are stylistic twins.Closer inspection reveals the convertible has only two doors versus the sedan's four.It also has a shortened coupe-like greenhouse, and is 3.2 inches longer overall.Both ride on the same 108.9-inch wheelbase and share the same 61.8-inch front and rear track.Tires and wheels are interchangeable. Viewed head on, both body styles feature the current rendition of the idiomatic Chrysler grille: eggcrate with bright horizontal strips and topped by the brand's winged crest.A substantial, but otherwise unremarkable bumper tops a slim lower air intake bracketed by two, smaller, grille-like openings at the outer ends of which pods provide housings for fog lamps.Molded-in strakes, patterned after those on the Crossfire, Chrysler's underappreciated sporty coupe, dress up the hood. There are also differences in balance and proportion between the sedan and convertible.Were the convertible designed as a traditional soft top, we daresay it'd look better.But the retractable hardtop required added length that unsettles the design. The sedan is decorated with creased character lines on its sides.Flowing rearward from the front quarter panels, these creases spread, expanding the distance between them and emphasizing the car's sharply outlined wedge shape.Mild fender blisters circle the wheel openings.Body-color, anti-ding door moldings are optional on all trim levels.Side windows are framed in flat black.Door handles are body color on the base and Touring, chrome-finished on the Limited.Mirror housings are body color across the line. The convertible uses the same basic design as the sedan, but the wheelbase looks too long and there's too much of the hindquarters for a two-door.If the expanse of metal between the trailing edge of the door and the rear wheelwell were halved, then it'd fit.But there has to be some place to store large segments of an articulated, metal roof, along with the motors, pumps, and other hardware necessary to lower and raise it.On the Sebring convertible, this results in a bulbous back end, with a top surface area nearly the equal to that of the hood.Also, to allow the retracted roof to fit inside the rear quarters, the rearmost edges of the rear pillars must be drawn inward.This awkwardly positions the retractable hardtop roof more on top of the rear fenders than allowing it to smoothly flow down into the side of the car.The look is better on soft top convertibles because the top looks more like a separate piece than an integrated whole. At the rear of both body styles, large, multi-element taillights wrap around the rear fenders, crossing over into the trunk lid, which has a modest, molded-in lip at its trailing edge.The sedan's trunk lid is shorter than the convertible's trunk lid.The sedan also has a visually jarring inset rear window, which seems to be an effort, however futile, to enlarge the trunk opening while maintaining the desired top-to-bottom proportions. The sedan's trunk has 13.6 cubic feet of cargo room, but the opening is quite small, so it won't accept larger boxes.The convertible's trunk opens like a normal trunk with any of the tops up or down and has 13.1 cubic feet of cargo room.Cargo room shrinks to 6.6 cubic feet with the top down, so you won't want to leave packages in the trunk when putting the top down.Chrysler says the trunk can hold two full-size golf bags with the top down.That's true, but access with the top retracted is very restricted.The 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible at first looks to be a twin of the '07 Sebring sedan, but with only two doors and a shortened, coupe-like greenhouse.And dimensionally, save for the convertible adding precisely 3.2 inches in overall length (front bumper to rear bumper), they are.Both ride on the same, 108.9-inch wheelbase (distance between the tires front to rear) and share the same, 61.8-inch front and rear track (distance between the tires side to side).Suspension design is also the same, four-wheel independent with struts in front and multi-link in back.Tires and wheels are interchangeable, too. Thus, the differences are in balance, in proportion.And were this convertible the traditional type, just a soft top with, say, choice of fabric or color, we daresay it'd look better, more like its predecessor, the '06 Sebring Convertible.But it's that added length, and the reasons therefore that unsettle the '08 model. Viewed head on, it's the '07 sedan, with that car's current rendition of the idiomatic Chrysler grille: egg crate with bright horizontal strips and topped by the brand's winged crest.Headlights fill the upper contours of the front fenders.A substantial, but otherwise unremarkable bumper tops a slim lower air intake bracketed by two, smaller, grille-like openings at the outer ends of which pods provide housings for fog lamps.Molded-in strakes patterned after those on the Crossfire, Chrysler's unappreciated sporty coupe, dress up the hood while adding structural rigidity. From the side, everything looks quite proper and mostly pleasant back to and across the door.Maybe a little busy, or overwrought, just as with the '07 sedan, with the relatively high, angled beltline and deep undercut running across the upper door panel, but still of a piece.But it's the back half where the proportions come adrift.Simply put, the wheelbase is too long and there's too much of the hindquarters for a two-door.If the expanse of metal between the trailing edge of the door and the rear wheel well were halved, while leaving the door the same size, of course, then it'd fit. But the problem is, there has to be some place to store large segments of an articulated, metal roof, along with the motors, pumps and sundry other hardware necessary to lower and raise it.And in the case of the new Sebring Convertible, this results in a bulbous back end, with a top surface area nearly the equal of the hood.Also, to allow the retracted roof to fit inside the rear quarters, the rearmost edges of the C-pillars (the part of the roof between the side glass and the rear window) must be drawn inward, awkwardly positioning the roof more on top of the rear fenders than smoothly flowing down into the side of the car. The rear fascia, like the front, copies the '07 sedan.Large, multi-element taillights wrap around the rear fenders, crossing over into the trunk lid.A modest, molded-in lip outlines the upper trailing edge of the trunk lid.Which, by the way, opens like a normal trunk with any of the tops up or down.Only when a top is in motion does it hinge from the rear, opening like a clamshell to swallow or disgorge the top.License plate recess is centered in the bumper.At first glance, the 2008 Chrysler Sebring sedan and convertible are stylistic twins.Closer inspection reveals the convertible has only two doors versus the sedan's four.It also has a shortened coupe-like greenhouse, and is 3.2 inches longer overall.Both ride on the same 108.9-inch wheelbase and share the same 61.8-inch front and rear track.Tires and wheels are interchangeable. Viewed head on, both body styles feature the current rendition of the idiomatic Chrysler grille: eggcrate with bright horizontal strips and topped by the brand's winged crest.A substantial, but otherwise unremarkable bumper tops a slim lower air intake bracketed by two, smaller, grille-like openings at the outer ends of which pods provide housings for fog lamps.Molded-in strakes, patterned after those on the Crossfire, Chrysler's underappreciated sporty coupe, dress up the hood. There are also differences in balance and proportion between the sedan and convertible.Were the convertible designed as a traditional soft top, we daresay it'd look better.But the retractable hardtop required added length that unsettles the design. The sedan is decorated with creased character lines on its sides.Flowing rearward from the front quarter panels, these creases spread, expanding the distance between them and emphasizing the car's sharply outlined wedge shape.Mild fender blisters circle the wheel openings.Body-color, anti-ding door moldings are optional on all trim levels.Side windows are framed in flat black.Door handles are body color on the base and Touring, chrome-finished on the Limited.Mirror housings are body color across the line. The convertible uses the same basic design as the sedan, but the wheelbase looks too long and there's too much of the hindquarters for a two-door.If the expanse of metal between the trailing edge of the door and the rear wheelwell were halved, then it'd fit.But there has to be some place to store large segments of an articulated, metal roof, along with the motors, pumps, and other hardware necessary to lower and raise it.On the Sebring convertible, this results in a bulbous back end, with a top surface area nearly the equal to that of the hood.Also, to allow the retracted roof to fit inside the rear quarters, the rearmost edges of the rear pillars must be drawn inward.This awkwardly positions the retractable hardtop roof more on top of the rear fenders than allowing it to smoothly flow down into the side of the car.The look is better on soft top convertibles because the top looks more like a separate piece than an integrated whole. At the rear of both body styles, large, multi-element taillights wrap around the rear fenders, crossing over into the trunk lid, which has a modest, molded-in lip at its trailing edge.The sedan's trunk lid is shorter than the convertible's trunk lid.The sedan also has a visually jarring inset rear window, which seems to be an effort, however futile, to enlarge the trunk opening while maintaining the desired top-to-bottom proportions. The sedan's trunk has 13.6 cubic feet of cargo room, but the opening is quite small, so it won't accept larger boxes.The convertible's trunk opens like a normal trunk with any of the tops up or down and has 13.1 cubic feet of cargo room.Cargo room shrinks to 6.6 cubic feet with the top down, so you won't want to leave packages in the trunk when putting the top down.Chrysler says the trunk can hold two full-size golf bags with the top down.That's true, but access with the top retracted is very restricted.The 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible at first looks to be a twin of the '07 Sebring sedan, but with only two doors and a shortened, coupe-like greenhouse.And dimensionally, save for the convertible adding precisely 3.2 inches in overall length (front bumper to rear bumper), they are.Both ride on the same, 108.9-inch wheelbase (distance between the tires front to rear) and share the same, 61.8-inch front and rear track (distance between the tires side to side).Suspension design is also the same, four-wheel independent with struts in front and multi-link in back.Tires and wheels are interchangeable, too. Thus, the differences are in balance, in proportion.And were this convertible the traditional type, just a soft top with, say, choice of fabric or color, we daresay it'd look better, more like its predecessor, the '06 Sebring Convertible.But it's that added length, and the reasons therefore that unsettle the '08 model. Viewed head on, it's the '07 sedan, with that car's current rendition of the idiomatic Chrysler grille: egg crate with bright horizontal strips and topped by the brand's winged crest.Headlights fill the upper contours of the front fenders.A substantial, but otherwise unremarkable bumper tops a slim lower air intake bracketed by two, smaller, grille-like openings at the outer ends of which pods provide housings for fog lamps.Molded-in strakes patterned after those on the Crossfire, Chrysler's unappreciated sporty coupe, dress up the hood while adding structural rigidity. From the side, everything looks quite proper and mostly pleasant back to and across the door.Maybe a little busy, or overwrought, just as with the '07 sedan, with the relatively high, angled beltline and deep undercut running across the upper door panel, but still of a piece.But it's the back half where the proportions come adrift.Simply put, the wheelbase is too long and there's too much of the hindquarters for a two-door.If the expanse of metal between the trailing edge of the door and the rear wheel well were halved, while leaving the door the same size, of course, then it'd fit. But the problem is, there has to be some place to store large segments of an articulated, metal roof, along with the motors, pumps and sundry other hardware necessary to lower and raise it.And in the case of the new Sebring Convertible, this results in a bulbous back end, with a top surface area nearly the equal of the hood.Also, to allow the retracted roof to fit inside the rear quarters, the rearmost edges of the C-pillars (the part of the roof between the side glass and the rear window) must be drawn inward, awkwardly pos