I don’t know for sure if that’s what happened to this one, but it’s the most common failure on these engines, so it’s a good bet. If the problem is ignored, the engine isn’t long for this world. This, of course, contaminates the oil, making it slugdy and ineffective at its one job – lubrication. The water pump is mounted inside the V between the cylinder banks, driven by the timing chain, and its gasket has a tendency to fail and allow coolant into the oil. The trouble here is that the Chrysler 2.7 liter V6 has an Achilles heel, and it’s a doozy. The Sebring GTC is so rare that I actually had trouble finding any information on it even Allpar, the great repository of Chrysler lore, barely mentions it. The only “cloud car” variant with a manual that I knew of was the base-model Dodge Stratus and Plymouth Breeze, with the Neon’s 2.0 liter four and a five-speed. I had absolutely no idea this car existed, and I’m kind of a Mopar guy. And in this version, the GTC, that 200 horsepower engine fed the front wheels through a five-speed stick. For its second generation, the Sebring convertible gained a stiffer structure and improved suspension, making it a decent-handling car, and a serious boost in power from Chrysler’s new 2.7 liter V6. 2003 Chrysler Sebring GTC – $1,000īut maybe, just maybe, if more enthusiasts had known about this version, the Sebring could have gotten more respect. Which got me thinking: Could I find another car that’s a rare and special version of an otherwise humdrum car to pit against it? As it turns out, I could. Did you have any idea there was a “ Holy Grail” version of the Chrysler Sebring convertible? Neither did I. I immediately consulted our in-house Sebring expert, S.W. When I was looking for cars the other day, I happened upon something I’d never seen before – a Chrysler Sebring with a very rare option package. This is a great two-car garage for someone. Thinking about it now, that’s the right call. Lots of commenters wanted a “Both” choice, and I actually did consider adding one in when I was making the poll. But honestly, these are both cool little cars that deserve good homes. Looks like the boxy off-roader wins it by a nose. But before we do, let’s see which Suzuki you picked: Happy Friday, Autopians! On today’s episode, we’re looking at two cars that look like nothing special at all – unless you show them to the right people, and then those people get all excited.
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