1996 Chrysler Cirrus

DO not BUY!!! LEMON!

By bauhaus1082 (OH) on Thursday, March 21, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 62,000

Pros: "Nothing"

Cons: "This car will suck the life out of you."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"bought this car with 58000 miles on it from an old lady who didn't drive much 4 months ago. since day one we have had nothing but problems, Blown compressor, bad body control module, bad control arms, faulty brakes, poor exhaust. we bought the car for $2200 Ended up spending nearly $4000 in repairs. You would think after doing all the repairs including new tires the car would drive better but surely did not. it would shake and make a grinding noise while we drove it. after all money spent we were not satisfied so we took it to the best mechanic in town, he did a full thorough inspection of the vehicle and said the reason why the car is acting that way is because there are parts missing from the frame. they had rusted out completely. Unfortunately I did not see it at first, nor did many mechanics due to the previous person who sold the car painted over it well to hide it. The mechanic said the car was not safe to drive, should not be on the road at all in that condition.. so basically I spent $6000 for a car that I can not drive. So to anyone out there thinking of buying this car, DON"T DO IT!! save your money for something better. Don't make the same terrible mistake I made.."

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Best Chrysler They Made

By Micky B (WI) on Saturday, August 11, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 90,500

Pros: "Smooth ride, good midrange pull, beautiful looks"

Cons: "Difficult engine to service, not much room for mod"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I'm a British expat, and loathed the idea of moving to the US and being stuck with my wife's car- american autos are thought to be of quite poor quality on the Continent, and I hate automatics. All I can say is, this car has changed my mind. If it grows on me any more, I might need chemotherapy. So much better looking than modern bulky sedans. 13yo, we've owned it for 7. *two* minor mechanical faults in all that time outside of regular maintenance (Bosch multipoints for the win!) and I blew $2.5k on a complete rocker-panel / underbody rebuild/respray due to rust (previous owner obviously bottomed it out hard on something). It looks beautiful, the interior is holding up just lovely, the acceleration is smooth and pulls well mid-range if not starting, and the ride feels as sleek as the car looks. The 6G73 mitsubishi engine/transmission combo on this chassis, with 25-28mpg, plus these looks, makes it very unlikely I will buy another car until this one gives."

7 people out of 8 found this review helpful

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nice car compare to european,wich trunk keyles

By jerry (OH) on Saturday, June 30, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 148,000

Pros: "some power,good on gas.good interiors ,nice handli"

Cons: "poor cuality lower control arms.no trunk keyless"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"good car,need door entry keypad,keyless for trunk and better cuality lower control arms. good brakes real good steering.fair power.good on gas nice interiors.good paint and clear coat.good trunk space very reliable. if this car come back to the market will be my #1choice"

2 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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Great car

By clestbest (KY) on Monday, January 16, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 103,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"If you take care of it, it will last and will give you few problems."

1 person out of 1 found this review helpful

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Very good car!

By DJ LiMitless (NY) on Thursday, December 08, 2011

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 98,000

Pros: "Comfortable cab layout, good milage."

Cons: "Shift hesitation."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I have owned my 1998 Cirrus for approx. a year and a half now, and it is a great car. Good milage, very comfortable, and very good performance wise. My only issue is that when you accelerate rapidly, it hesitates when shifting from 1st gear to 2nd, and again from 2nd to 3rd. Other than that, it is a great car, especially if you are looking for something reliable or a bit older."

5 people out of 5 found this review helpful

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