1999 Chrysler Cirrus LXI 2.5 from North America
Summary:
This is a great car which can look outrageously good with a little work
Faults:
I bought this car heavily used. Both front wheel bearings have been replaced. A new set of tires, new rear suspension link, and new tie rod were all needed. These repairs were much induced by neglect, damage, and extensive use; not flaws in the car.
General Comments:
This is a nice car. It has a luxurious feel. It takes off quickly and smoothly, and corners well to. It really looks nice; of course my dark tint, additional chrome, and 17" Mondera Gullwings help. I really like the color that I was fortunate enough to get mine in (dark slate). It looks OK without any modifications. However I have seen a few clouds with work, and none that I didn't like.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 1st October, 2002
10th Mar 2003, 17:04
I don't disagree that this is a good, basic 4 -door sedan which normally seems bullet proof, until you deal with the brakes--- Consistently (4 times in the first 15,000 Kms, the brakes needed to be rehoned, pads reground rotors changed etc. then at 30,000 new shoes and pads were needed then 45,000 Kms new rotors and drums... all the way to 100,000 kms where I found a set of aftermarket rotors and drums. Now no problems in 35,000 Kms. The maintenance department consistently attempted to blame the driver (me) for "heavy foot braking". I own a 1987 Buick Regal T-type - it had one brake system change out at 150,000 Kms, now has over 250,000 Kms and is still going strong.