Can I upgrade the rims on my sebring at a dealer?

Question 1
Can I upgrade the rims on my sebring at a dealer?...  I have a 2008 chrysler sebring. Would it be possible to upgrade to the rims on a more expensive version of the sebring for a discounted price at a chrysler dealer?

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1)   The dealer would be the most expensive place to upgrade, but they will do it. - rick29148

2)   Dealerships always cost more.Period. They usually do a better job though because the technicians are specially trained for the make. For body work, go to a body shop with a good reputation for a reasonable price. - broombro1lb

3)   You can upgrade the rims, however most dealers will want full retail for the wheels. You might want to check some of the tire and wheel shops to see if they have some trade-in wheels (called take-offs). You may even want to check ebay. - C-Tech

4)   You can, either by buying new, or buying a set of take-offs.

Buying new will be expensive at the dealership, the manufacturers usually have a ridiculously high price on new wheels. They have some available in the accessory catalogs that are usually a bit less expensive, but still are generally much more than aftermarket wheels.

However, some dealers do get sets of take-off wheels, sometimes even wheels and tires. Take-offs are wheels that someone else bought a different wheel for their car, and either traded in or didn't want the original wheels. This is generally handled by the parts department, but some dealerships keep this in the sales department.

Usually, they know what the wheels are worth on the secondary market, and will price them accordingly, some will price them at a discount compared to the new price, but still out of reason compared to aftermarket or other sources for used wheels.

The easiest way to find out if they have any is to call the parts department at your local Chrysler and Dodge dealer(s) to see if they have any take-off wheel sets. If they do have them, they'll give you a price for them. But remember, it never hurts to ask if they can go any lower than the first price they give you, the answer may be no, but you'll never know if you don't ask.

You can also look in the yellow pages for hubcap and wheel stores and salvage yards in your area and call them and ask if they have any sets to sell. Another option is to check on ebay or Craigslist to see what's available there, even though they have to be shipped through ebay, it usually isn't that expensive to ship them (though some sellers do get crazy with their shipping charges). - Mark B


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Question 2
2006 PT Cruiser A/C and compression problem, please help?...  I have a 2006 PT Cruiser that I just bought in March with 27,400 miles on it. It now has 32,800 but recently, when the A/C is on when the car is idle, the engine jerks kind of forcefully every few seconds when the fan is no on. My grandfather put Freon in my car and there were a few times where the car/engine didn't jerk but it did start back up doing that again. I have called numerous places for a diagnostic price and I had one person tell me it is the compressor and that it would be about 700 dollars to repair, another even told me it might be the engine......Has anyone else had this problem and have you been able to find places to fix the problem for less than 700? I am starting to regret that I got this car since reading about it online and it seems a lot of people have had problems one way or anther with this model. Thanks in advance for any help..

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1)   It sounds like you may have a refrigerant leak somewhere in the system. When the level gets low, the compressor may cycle on and off too quickly. To check the system - professionally - should cost about $70-150. From there it can be determined what needs to be fixed, most likely for far less than $700. Good luck. - C-Tech

2)   C-tec may be right. While idling in park, turn the AC on and watch the compressor to see if it is cycling on and of fast which indicates it is low on refrigerant gas. - Jackolantern

3)   If your engine jerks intermittently ONLY when the a/c is on- you have an expansion valve stuck closed, causing pressure to jack up in your a/c system making the compressor harder to turn which will cause your engine to shake violently. The expansion valve is located in an a/c line (liquid line) between your condenser and evaporator. Just the liquid line will fix it, guarantee it. Have them add dye to the system to help locate future a/c leaks if they happen (shouldn't be any extra labor costs, just 15 bucks or so for the dye).


If you don't believe me, have a tech attach A/C gauges, i'll bet you your low side pressure is at/above 400 psi. - gearhead989


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Question 3
What is hapening with my Pt Cruiser?...  Hello, I have a PT CRUISER 2006 limited edition and the lights from the board where the mileage is turn on and then all the mileage is and the gas arrows move like crazy. I already took it back to McCune so they could fix it they actually put a new machine and computer, but it still happens. My car has turned off 3 times. The first time I had to call the insurance to send me a crane but the second one I tried turning it on and it worked. Can some one tell me what is wrong with it and if I should buy the new cables connected to the computer of my car. Oh i actually changed the computer and the alternator but it stills turns off in freeways and i am scared thanks if you could answer me as soon as possible thank you.

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1)   Most likely the computer whent bad! maybe fried and this happens when you turn your car on and drive it right away in freezing tempature!.. but really, if you took it to a mechanic and they still did not fix it then they were not good mechanics!! take it to the dealer ship. - Tazmanian Devil

2)   the electronic pick up in distribter is bad. after it gets hot, car quits, cools down restarts. - Larry

3)   I don't know what McCune is but it sounds like you have a problem with the electronic fuse box, the TIPM. Have them check that out. - C-Tech


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Question 4
If you own a Chrysler 300, How much do you pay for gas a month?...  I have an assignment for class and I was wondering if anybody can help me.

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1)   It can be nothing all the way up to a thousand dollars depending on how many miles you drive. - Doug W

2)   depends on how much gas u use, and how much u pay per gallon. - badbill1941

3)   I have a Chrysler 300m, 1999, and it takes about $20.00 CND a week. - Akash


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Question 5
Chrysler 300 2008 with 3.5v6 making whistles.?...  I have always heard a very quiet whistle while accelerating over 40mph at aroung 1.8-2.3 rmp since I bought it. Delearship said its nothing (of course), my mechanic agrees but said he has never heard of this before. Does anyone know of this, and why does it happen. Never had a problem otherwise for 3 yrs.

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1)   I have never heard of it, but if you haven't had a problem for three years and your mechanic says its ok I think that you shouldn't worry about it - D@ B!gg BosS

2)   At least go back and make them try TSB 18-036-08, computer reprogram for your purge solenoid whistling. - gearhead989


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