V6/5speed combo reliability

Joe5.0 · #1 10-22-2005, 01:53 AM

I know its not a Stratus, but my ex-gf is considering a V6 5 speed Sebring. Its a 02 with 56k miles, white w/2 tone black/grey interior and they want 10k for it.

I know its mostly a Mitsu drivetrain, but is there anything out of the ordinary to look out for on these cars? I figured that since it is a manual that removes the crappy Chrysler fwd automatic from the equation, but I've never owned a Chrysler so I dont know the quirks. Thanks guys appreciate any advice.

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BadStratRT · #2 10-22-2005, 03:55 PM

its literally IS a mitsubishi, for instance, my RT is a eclipse GT with a different body and wheel.. although i didnt think that the sebrings came in manual....but anyway...

aside from clutches, i havent heard of any real issues...and there are some guys with stock trannies (with built clutches and half shafts) running 300+ whp, and ive seen one that was over 400 whp

DevilsReject · #3 10-22-2005, 04:15 PM

I dont think the Sebrings come in a manual. The only one's I've ever seen are AutoSticks.

Otherwise it's a decent car. I've got a Stratus that's basically the same color/interior as that Sebring. Pearl white with two tone grey/black interior.

I paid 14k for mine. But it only had 42K on it and was certified pre-owned with GAP insurance and a warranty. Also came with the Etch security done to it.

Good luck with the car!

BadStratRT · #4 10-22-2005, 04:30 PM

damn...i would have sold you mine for that, with the custom exhaust, cai, and trim work.

DevilsReject · #5 10-22-2005, 08:45 PM

Yes, but you wouldnt have given me the 12k for the truck I owed 10,700 on.

thump186 · #6 10-23-2005, 02:04 AM

yes they did come with a manual tranny. heres a link to one.

http://t.vago.home.att.net/1C3EL75R62N/index.html

97 3.5 Intrepid · #7 10-23-2005, 10:55 PM

That's a Convertible model which has a different platform, different engine, etc. than the coupe model. However, the coupe does have a manual. Look it up.

longislandboi85 · #8 10-27-2005, 01:33 PM

almost every mitsu drive train with the exception of the expo (80's) & 3rd generation mirage (late 80's early 90's) drive train are very reliable. Take it from a mitsubishi man that they are well built and can take alot of punishment

BadStratRT · #9 10-27-2005, 03:54 PM

what do you drive longisland?

longislandboi85 · #10 10-27-2005, 07:52 PM

okay last 3 cars ( yea i have no luck)
1991 eagle talon tsi-blown motor
1989 mirage sport-truck backed into it & insurance said it was totaled
2000 mirage de- hit a lexus (40% my fault)

now I am driving a 2002 stratus se +
here's a pic for ya, i took them today