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Getting 27 Miles a Gallon: Is the 2000 Chrysler Sebring JX Better than Last Year?

Standard equipment in the Sebring for 1999 and 2000 includes the 2.5 liter engine by Mitsubishi, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Convertible arena.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Sebring uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Sebring JX are 70.10 inches wide by 192.60 inches long. It sits 54.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 106.00 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 36,000/36 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $24,495 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $22,421. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2000 Sebring’s exceptional fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection style of design. The fuel capacity of the car is 16.00 gallons.

The 2000 Sebring gets 27 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is subpar for a convertible car.

What We Think of the Chrysler Sebring

The 1999 model began the promise of the Chrysler Sebring. The 2000 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chrysler hopes that the Sebring JX will continue to be a profitable vehicle.