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Review: 2008 Chrysler Sebring Limited Convertible

Chrysler: Sebring

On paper, the Sebring seems to have what it takes, including three engine choices, an optional six-speed automatic, a sedan and convertible, and nifty cup holders that keep your drink hot or cold. We gave a top of the line Limited Sebring Convertible one week in the Autoblog Garage win us over, but things didn't go as planned. Read about what happened after the jump. ... Read the rest of the review →

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Recall issued for potential brake failure on 2010 Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep vehicles 1 month ago on Autoblog

The Office of Defects Investigation of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced the recall of some 24,177 late-model Chrysler Group vehicles over potentially faulty brakes. The problem effects the MY2010 Chrysler Sebring, Jeep Commander, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Liberty, ...

Report: Chrysler may abandon damaged Sebring nameplate 1 month ago on Autoblog

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Chrysler releases details on Fiat-infused fours, new V6 2 months ago on Autoblog

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Stayin' Alive? Chrysler Sebring/Dodge Avenger reportedly off death row until 2012 5 months ago on Autoblog

Great news, midsize sedan buyers! The Italian/American brain trust at the helm of the Pentastar has decided to keep the Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger around for another two models years. Previously, past owners Cerberus had signaled its intentions to cull the slow selling duo after the 2010 ...

Subaru Legacy and Outback, Dodge Avenger and Chrysler Sebring new IIHS Top Safety Picks 6 months ago on Autoblog

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Nissan GT-R wins 2009 One Lap of America 10 months ago on Autoblog

For the first time in the modern incarnation of One Lap of America, a Japanese car has claimed the top spot. After a grueling 3,400+ mile, nine racetrack odyssey around the United States, veteran "Lap Dog" Steve Rankins and "Lap Puppy" Will Taylor captured the overall trophy in their 2009 ...

One Lap of America 2009 - The flag drops... 10 months ago on Autoblog

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VIDEO: New Competition Sport Corvette footage shows car in action at Sebring 11 months ago on Autoblog

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Audi launches Facebook fan page for the R15 TDI 11 months ago on Autoblog

With the new R15 TDI making its competition debut at the 12 Hours of Sebring this weekend, Audi has set up outlets where fans of the diesel racer can get behind-the-scenes updates. A Facebook fan page has been created where you can see fresh photos and videos from the track along with posts on ...

Audi drops a whole collection of new images of the R15 TDI 12 months ago on Autoblog

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Event Alert: March Calendar of Automotive Events 1 year ago on Autoblog

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Could Chrysler's "Project D" be a Nissan? 1 year ago on Autoblog

Chrysler has been eerily silent about what, if anything, is in the works to replace the Avenger/Sebring twins, other than giving the replacement plan a cryptic "Project D" moniker. The pair are still relative newcomers to the scene, but the competition has delivered Chrysler's midsizers a sound ...

Race Around the Clock: Alpina times the 12 Hours of Sebring 1 year ago on Autoblog

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Audi R15 TDI to debut at Sebring in March, attack Le Mans in June 1 year ago on Autoblog

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Recall Watch: Wiring bug affects 181,000 Chrysler Sebrings and Dodge Avengers 1 year ago on Autoblog

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Chrysler product developer quits after 2 months on the job 1 year ago on Autoblog

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Chicago 2008: BMW back in ALMS with Rahal Letterman Racing M3 [w/VIDEO] 2 years ago on Autoblog

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Chrysler performing emergency surgery on sedans 2 years ago on Autoblog

The new Chrysler Sebring has rightfully become the de facto whipping boy for all things wrong with design by committee. But unlike the former stalwart for unbridled criticism, the Pontiac Aztek, one of the main gripes has been the deplorable interior Chrysler saw fit to torture its customers with. ...

Chrysler recalling Sebring and Avenger yet again 2 years ago on Autoblog

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Live from the Chrysler proving grounds: The Concepts 2 years ago on Autoblog

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Live from Chrysler's Chelsea Proving Grounds: The 2008 model lineup 2 years ago on Autoblog

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Chrysler now using numerology to move Sebrings: get your Bundle of Joy ready 2 years ago on Autoblog

Carmakers pay their ad agencies a great deal of money to come up with concepts that will bring buyers to the brand. We hope they kept the receipt for this one. But for those of you who want to win a new Sebring, and we know you are out there, here is what you have to do: 1. Be at least 18 years ...

Officially official: Chrysler prices Sebring convertible 2 years ago on Autoblog

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If the date March 23, 1957 doesn't mean much to you, you might not be a Corvette guy. For on that date, one of the most advanced and beautiful Corvettes ever made, the legendary SS XP-64, debuted at Sebring. It also happened to be the first time Chevy had employed the "SS" moniker for one of its ...

Audi considering dropping out of ALMS? 2 years ago on Autoblog

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VIDEO: The GT2 finish at Sebring 2 years ago on Autoblog

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12 Hours of Sebring ends with Audi win, nail-biting GT2 finish 2 years ago on Autoblog

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Corvette C6-R still the machine to beat in ALMS GT1 2 years ago on Autoblog

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Audi R10 lowers track record at Sebring by a second 2 years ago on Autoblog

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Deronda Type-F: Detroit-built bomber 2 years ago on Autoblog

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Audi running in front at Sebring... again 2 years ago on Autoblog

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New Chrysler campaign seeks to move brand upmarket 3 years ago on Autoblog

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BorgWarner gets tapped to provide AWD system for Avenger 3 years ago on Autoblog

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Chicago Auto Show: Porsche shows off new RS Spyder 3 years ago on Autoblog

Huge gallery of high-res photos available by clicking image Considering SPEED's Bob Varsha was on hand to emcee the event, the Porsche presentation was a slight letdown. Surrounded by two Porsche racers fresh from the Rolex 24 at Daytona, center stage was reserved for a car that's already known to ...








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