2000
Chrysler Cirrus

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  • 4dr Sdn LX
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    $16,480
    20 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn LXi
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    $20,335
    19 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
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Expert 2000 Chrysler Cirrus review

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Vehicle Overview
The Cirrus sedan is due to be redesigned for the 2001 model year, so there are no major new features for this season. However, Cirrus has a bigger role to fill now that DaimlerChrysler has announced it will phase out the Plymouth brand.

The Plymouth Breeze, a lower-priced clone of the Cirrus, disappeared from the lineup in December. Chrysler added a four-cylinder LX version of the Cirrus to take up the slack. Dodge also sells a version of this car, the Stratus, which will continue for 2001 and beyond.

Exterior
Cirrus and its cousins at Dodge and Plymouth represent the second wave of cars built with the cab-forward design, which pushes the wheels out to the ends to maximize interior space. Cirrus arrived for the 1995 model year, yet the clean, contemporary styling still looks fresh.

At 187 inches stem to stern, Cirrus is about 2 inches shorter than the Honda Accord or Toyota Camry.

Interior
While the five-passenger Cirrus is shorter than the Accord or Camry, it has a longer wheelbase (108 inches) and a well-designed interior with more rear legroom — enough even for some adults to sit with their legs crossed. With the cab-forward design, low dashboard and deep side windows, visibility is great to the front and sides. However, a narrow rear window and high trunk restrict visibility to the rear.

Under the Hood
The lower-priced Cirrus LX inherits the 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine from the Breeze, and the more-expensive LXi comes with a 2.5-liter V-6 (an engine built by Mitsubishi, not DaimlerChrysler). Both engines come with a four-speed automatic transmission.

 

Reported by Rick Popely  for cars.com
From the cars.com 2000 Buying Guide

2000 Chrysler Cirrus review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview
The Cirrus sedan is due to be redesigned for the 2001 model year, so there are no major new features for this season. However, Cirrus has a bigger role to fill now that DaimlerChrysler has announced it will phase out the Plymouth brand.

The Plymouth Breeze, a lower-priced clone of the Cirrus, disappeared from the lineup in December. Chrysler added a four-cylinder LX version of the Cirrus to take up the slack. Dodge also sells a version of this car, the Stratus, which will continue for 2001 and beyond.

Exterior
Cirrus and its cousins at Dodge and Plymouth represent the second wave of cars built with the cab-forward design, which pushes the wheels out to the ends to maximize interior space. Cirrus arrived for the 1995 model year, yet the clean, contemporary styling still looks fresh.

At 187 inches stem to stern, Cirrus is about 2 inches shorter than the Honda Accord or Toyota Camry.

Interior
While the five-passenger Cirrus is shorter than the Accord or Camry, it has a longer wheelbase (108 inches) and a well-designed interior with more rear legroom — enough even for some adults to sit with their legs crossed. With the cab-forward design, low dashboard and deep side windows, visibility is great to the front and sides. However, a narrow rear window and high trunk restrict visibility to the rear.

Under the Hood
The lower-priced Cirrus LX inherits the 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine from the Breeze, and the more-expensive LXi comes with a 2.5-liter V-6 (an engine built by Mitsubishi, not DaimlerChrysler). Both engines come with a four-speed automatic transmission.

 

Reported by Rick Popely  for cars.com
From the cars.com 2000 Buying Guide

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
3 years / 36,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / less than 75,000 miles
Basic
3 months / 3,000 miles
Dealer certification
125-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

70% of drivers recommend this car
3.9 / 5
Based on 10 reviews
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Comfort 4.5
Interior 4.0
Performance 4.0
Value 4.3
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 4.4

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  • By Levi from New Haven CT
    Owns this car
    April 17, 2023

    GREAT BUY!!

    I waited a year of driving before I wrote this review …. Bought a 97 Chrysler cirrus at 69x miles I’m currently at 83x and I may say this car is very very reliable!! No major issues at all! Drives smooth and fast if u want a daily commute to work for cheap this is the way to go!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Dodge Fan from Hot Springs National Park
    Owns this car
    February 9, 2021

    Very reliable car, great power and gas mileage!

    Had to buy this car off of a used car lot because my 97 status caught on fire, 210k. It was a great car too. The Cirrus was not well maintained if any at all. It was a loaded LXI with the 2.5 V6. Fixed the minor things, new tires, new speakers and it is a pleasure to drive. I was driving 10 hrs one way twice a week. Got better than rated mpg, 28 mph. Has great power, comfortable for long trips, great stereo with 6 disc changer. Added a hitch and occasionally pull a lightweight trailer. Can let it sit for months, Get in and fire it up and drive 5 hours without concern. Common problems with the 2.5: valve covers leak and distributor O-ring leaks into the distributor. Fuel pump just went out at 165k. But, had been letting it set idling for heat all day for 10hrs/day for the last month too. Can't complain. New pump is $70. Looking to buy another one. The Stratus, Breeze, and Cirrus are probably some of the most reliable cars out there and are usually pretty cheap to buy. With a little maintenance, they'll run forever.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Dxlangston from Little rock arkansas
    Owns this car
    November 11, 2020

    Never had a bigger pain in the @$$

    I've changed the fuel filter the plugs the wires the fuel pressure regulator as well as several other new replacements my son in law has done and we cant keep it running. Now its acting as if transmission is gone out
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By kristina from ansonia, ct
    Owns this car
    May 20, 2019

    just bought

    thrilled to have such a nice car with low miles for the budget I was on. nice interior roomy. really like the vehicle a lot
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Ace Pilot from Albuquerque, NM
    Owns this car
    December 25, 2010

    Good Transportation

    I bought a new 2000 Lxi after owning Hondas for 23 years. I took the plunge after renting a Dodge Stratus, knowing it had a Mitsubishi engine. The car has been good, comfy & dependable transportation until this winter (2010). The thing stopped running at a busy intersection. A local shop replaced the computer & the distributor assembly, which houses the coil. It's back in black, but there are some nit-picky things I don't like: 1) visor clips break every couple of years at nearly $15 each, 2) the 6-CD changer went out after 5 yrs & is quite expensive to replace, 3) all the rubber grease boots on the struts wore out just out of warranty, 4) replacing the back 3 spark plugs costs a couple of $hundred in addition to the $20 for the plugs, 5) the trunk seal fell apart after dragging several heavy things across it. I now have > 132,000 miles on it.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By yaba from sacramento CA
    Owns this car
    September 10, 2010

    ok car, could do better

    if they make the interior styling a bit better, and make a newer model, I would probably buy it. But otherwise I think it is a pretty good car.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By datacat from Grove City, Ohio
    Owns this car
    September 1, 2010

    Love this Car.

    Best car I've owned. Bought it new in 2000, had to have the driver window moter replaced in 2009. The right rear brake in 2010. Will keep it untill it can no longer be repaired. :)
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By 252,000 miles and still going from Midland, MI
    Owns this car
    July 13, 2010

    best money i ever spent

    Bought a 2000 chrysler cirrus used in 2002. Still have it with 252,000 miles. The amazing thing is besides tires and brakes are the only money i have put into it. I have put on hard miles and am buying another 2000 chrysler cirrus with 75000 miles at a very good price and hope to get another 150,000 miles out of it.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Daily Commuter from Northwest Iowa
    Owns this car
    January 31, 2008

    A very good car...

    I had a Cirrus which I purchased new in 2000 and drove everyday for nearly 8 years. I had no mechanical problems at all. I changed the oil every 3,500 miles and replaced tires and the battery once. I had 135,000 miles on it when I traded it for a new Chrysler Sebring. Although the Sebring has some great options, I really liked the interior design and trunk space of my Cirrus. Very reliable car!! Great sound system!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Chrysler Cirrus Fan from Chicago, IL
    Owns this car
    May 11, 2006

    Very Reliable Vehicle

    The 2000 Chrysler Cirrus is a great car! I've had no mechanical issues since my purchase. It has a sliding moonroof, automatic windows/locks and a smooth ride with a quiet engine. I'd recommend this car to anyone looking for an affordable and reliable vehicle!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus?

The 2000 Chrysler Cirrus is available in 2 trim levels:

  • LX (1 style)
  • LXi (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus?

The 2000 Chrysler Cirrus offers up to 20 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

Is the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus reliable?

The 2000 Chrysler Cirrus has an average reliability rating of 4.4 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2000 Chrysler Cirrus owners.

Is the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus. 70.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

3.9 / 5
Based on 10 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.5
  • Interior: 4.0
  • Performance: 4.0
  • Value: 4.3
  • Exterior: 4.0
  • Reliability: 4.4
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