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Look Mom, I got the Sebring top down all by Myself
by Madelyn Miller, the TravelLady
I thought it might be challenging to get the top down. So I
looked for a hunky guy to help me. I found one and batted my eyelashes a bit and asked if he could help me get the top down. I showed him the convertible button on the clicker and he smiled. He politely suggested that it would be easy to do if I just turned on the engine. He was right. I pushed one button and the top neatly folded itself down into the trunk.
In my lifetime, some of the ultimate convenience products that have appeared were disposable diapers, microwave ovens, laptop computers, and cell phones. I think the Sebring gave me at least as much pleasure as any of them. Besides an easy to use convertible top, the Sebring had lots
of other special features. One thing I particularly appreciated was what good mileage it got. For the first three days, driving my normal places and my normal routes--it seemed to stay on full. In fact, the gas gauge stayed on full so long, I began to wonder if it was stuck. So I ventured out further. I drove to sales that were farther
away than I usually go to. I kept offering to drive everyone everywhere. I drove
over to visit friends and show off the Sebring. Everyone is glad to see you when
you are driving a convertible on a gorgeous winter day. Having a full tank of
gas was almost like having money in my pocket. I returned the car with almost a
third of a tank left. The EPA Fuel Economy Estimates for the Sebring
Convertible Limited were 13 to 16 miles per gallon for most city drivers. The
Highway MPG was estimated at 22 to 32 miles per gallon. That adds up to an
estimated annual fuel cost of $1950. The Government Safety Ratings were 5 stars for the passenger in a frontal crash and 5 stars for a side crash for both the front and rear seat.
Mr. Hunky looked on admiringly. I mean, I think he was
admiring the Sebring and how easy it was to get the top down on a gorgeous
winter day. He was a good choice. he was polite, helpful and good looking. And
he knew how to use a camera. He took these great pictures of the Sebring. (much
more photogenic than I am) That is the only memory I have of him. Just like
Prince Charming, he disappeared when time was up. But it was okay. I still felt
like Cinderella driving the Sebring. The Base Price for this stylish chariot is $34,705 1-800-chrysler
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I know I am
lucky. When I am home, I get a new car almost every week to test drive and write
about. During the nicest week this winter (it got up to 70 degrees in Dallas a
couple of days during the week) a Sebring Convertible LTD was delivered to
me. Perfect convertible weather.
I wish I had a washing machine and dryer that would fold up all the clothes
after they were clean. Or a dishwasher that would not only scrub dishes at the
push of a button, but would also put them away.
What could be
better? It was a bit difficult to see when the trunk was actually open when I
used the electric clicker. I mostly used the key. But probably because of the
design to accommodate the convertible top, it was heavy to lift and also a
little difficult to push down.
Madelyn Miller
is a travel and auto writer. She is proud that CarLadyNews was named top
automotive website by the Texas Automotive Writers Association. Read her stories
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