# 2002 Sebring Engine Died? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** chrysler, sebring, engines\ **Created:** [February 8, 2010, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-sebring-engine-died/44096 "2010-02-08T17:27:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![tbarham](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e79b87/32.png) [@tbarham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tbarham)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-sebring-engine-died/44096/1 "2010-02-08T17:27:53Z")
I have an 02 Chrysler Sebring that the engine started making a terrible noise. My mechanic, who hasn’t steered me wrong before says it’s a bad engine. The engine is a 2.7 litre and apparently has been prone to issue. So looks like my choices are replace the engine with a rebuilt (comes with warranty of 3 years cost $5k), replace with salvaged engine 90 day warranty cost about $2.5k) or try to sell the car for what I can get. Any suggestions?? If I do switch engines should I go to a newer 2.7 that is better constructed, or a different size engine?? ---
**Author:** ![andrew\_j](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/91b2a8/32.png) [@andrew\_j](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrew_j)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-sebring-engine-died/44096/2 "2010-02-08T17:43:22Z")
Personally I would just move on especially if its a hardtop. Its value is only about $3000 with a decent running motor. $5000 is way too much. Selling it yourself will be salvage yard value. Call around to salvage yards and you will get more if you can drive knocking/rattling away to the yard. ---
**Author:** ![tbarham](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e79b87/32.png) [@tbarham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tbarham)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-sebring-engine-died/44096/3 "2010-02-08T17:53:00Z")
Thank, that was my initial leaning, it’s a rag top, and my daughters first car, so trying to come up with the most sensible and economical solution for her, since she has to have a car and has limited funds. Which means she has about $5k for another used car or to fix this one. Not sure which poison is better 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Roadrunner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d2c977/32.png) [@Roadrunner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roadrunner)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-sebring-engine-died/44096/4 "2010-02-08T18:06:49Z")
If the vehicle body and transmission is still in good condition I would lean toward the rebuilt engine. Steer clear of any salvage stuff. You won’t get much of a heap for $5k. ---
**Author:** ![cigroller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c68b51/32.png) [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-sebring-engine-died/44096/5 "2010-02-08T18:06:56Z")
Depending on what she needs she can actually do pretty well with $5k. It just takes some legwork. Don’t do dealers. Use things like craigslist and local classifieds to find a private seller. Look for smaller, compact type models and have a trustworthy mechanic handy to look over prospective purchases (that cuts into the available cash a little). But there are plenty of deals out there if you do the legwork. ---
**Author:** ![tbarham](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e79b87/32.png) [@tbarham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tbarham)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-sebring-engine-died/44096/6 "2010-02-08T18:12:13Z")
Body is in excellent condition and no transmission issues detected. Plus of course I just put a new set of tires on it. Really just trying to make the best out of a bad situation.