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1997 Chrysler Sebring Jxi Convertible Red Low Miles Loaded Power Everything Runs on 2040-cars

US $2,200.00
Year:1997 Mileage:112663
Location:

Austin, Texas, United States

Austin, Texas, United States

This auction is for a red 1997 Chrysler Sebring JXi Convertible 2 door car.  The car is in overall fair condition considering it's age, it runs and gets you where you want to go.  I have had the vehicle in my posession for the last year and a half and have had no mechanical problems and I drive it daily.  The car is not perfect however, it has a lot of cosmetic issues but the good news about that is that cosmetic issues can be fixed or hidden with a replacement cover.  Mechanically the car seems alright, again I have not had any trouble.  I have driven it out of town (300 miles away) and back and it loves the open road.  In "stand still" heavy traffic sometimes I notice that the check engine light sometimes flickers on and off but it goes away.  The car does not have any kind of overheating issues during the stand still heavy traffic which is a good thing, I am not too sure what causes that light to flicker on.

That is the overall general health of the car.  Below I will pin point specs/issues that I see in the car that might interest a potential buyer:

  • Has power everything, this car was top of the line in it's time: power - windows/locks/mirrors/drivers seat/convertible drop top *all working condition*
  • 2.5L V6 4 speed automatic engine
  • 16 mpg city/24 mpg hwy with an overall combined 19 mpg hwy & city
  • Clear Texas title ready to transfer to you
  • Low miles!!!! Only 112,663
  • Bucket leather seats, however they are torn & stained, especially the driver seat but seat covers is an easy fix
  • Fog Lights
  • Keyless entry fob *works* (1), factory original key (1), factory original valet key (1)
  • Lighted entry system
  • Cruise control
  • Power brakes - they squeak at times especially after rain
  • Rear window defroster
  • 16 Inch alloy wheels
  • Takes regular unleaded fuel (holds 15.8 gallons)
  • Tachometer & trip computer
  • 4 wheel ABS
  • Driver and passender front airbags
  • Air Conditioning available but needs an A/C service done, not blowing cold air
  • Radio/CD player works.  Infinity Audio system w/CD changer but I don't know if it works - factory radio has been replaced with a Pioneer CD player w/detachable face.  Also XM radio was installed at one time, connections are there but you would need a new system installed
  • Floor carpeting is severely stained, would need detail deep cleaning
  • Leather trim steering wheel in rough condition, currently has a steering wheel cover over it
  • Spare "donut" tire with tire changing jack and attachments
  • Center light (under rearview mirror) on passenger side works but needs a replacement bulb, also light insert that holds it in has come loose
  • Trunk won't stay open on it's own, you need to hold it up by hand - probably needs a replacement spring
  • Angler on A/C center vent on passenger side is broke, you can't change the position that outcoming air is angled
  • Sun visors have torn & diminishing fabric from age
  • New battery recently replaced in DEC 2013
  • The outside of the vehicle is fair, it has some dings, nicks, scrapes, but no major damage.  The heat here in Texas has taken a toll on the paint.  The paint is worn in some areas from the heat especially on the back trunk area, I have taken pictures so you can see what I mean.  It could use a gloss treatment to minimize the dryness appearance.
  • The tan convertible fabric top has a spot near the rear window edge where the fabric has slightly come unseamed

I have tried to cover everything as best as I can, personally looking at the vehicle would be optimal to best form your opinion.  This vehicle is being sold "as is" and I am confident you will be happy with the car and that you will find it was a fair purchase from a reputable seller.

Shipment:  I am open to whatever works best for you on getting it to you.  You can pay to have it shipped to you (you would have to set all of that up yourself and payment for that is completely your responsibility).  Also you can come get it from Austin, TX.  Or if you live close enough we might be able to arrange a "meeting half way" point for a small shipment fee paid to me.

Payment:  full payment is expected before taking delivery of the vehicle.  Only cash or certified funds from your bank.  If you are getting it financed, your bank will usually send you with certified funds to exchange for the vehicle.

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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has revealed its annual list of Top Safety Picks, an award that highlights automobiles it says offer "superior crash protection." A new and still more significant award, the Top Safety Pick+ honor, is given to those vehicles that earn good ratings for occupant protection in four out of five areas of measure. And while some 117 vehicles were given the TSP seal of approval for 2013, just 13 passed muster for TSP+.
To be fair, IIHS only evaluated 29 vehicles with its new testing procedures for TSP+ (we'd expect that the number of qualified cars will rise substantially for 2014). Luxury and Near Luxury midsize cars were the first groups evaluated, followed by midsizers in the Moderately Priced Cars category - unsurprisingly, it's only midsize cars that you'll find among the class this year.
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