1993 Chrysler LeBaron LX Convertible Full Tour & Review

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  • Опубликовано: 26 ноя 2024

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  • @joshuajacome8803
    @joshuajacome8803 4 года назад +8

    I still don't understand why these cars are and were so underappreciated in the US. Here in Mexico they have cult following from a healthy enthusiast community that still run these and modify their 2.5 turbo engines to very serious levels. Back in the day these Lebarons were the best you could get in Mexico from a personal luxury/sporty coupe standpoint. My dad owned a 93 green Lebaron (Phantom in Mexico) with the 2.5 Turbo and it was a freaking spaceship back then in our market context. We loved that car so much that I became a car enthusiast cause it was so different, modern and special compared to our average 93 Nissan Sentras and VW Bugs. I'll buy a 93 Phantom next year as an homage to my late dad and to revive those beautiful memories of my childhood with him and his amazing car... Thanks for the video, my friend and thanks for appreciating these awesome cars. Btw, its crazy that modern cars have digital clusters again and have talking assistance just like these had 30 years ago...

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  4 года назад +1

      I'm not sure why that is either, but I'm glad to hear that somewhere these cars are appreciated! We've heard from a couple viewers in Mexico already, definitely sounds like these are properly cared for down there.

    • @peterchen9763
      @peterchen9763 Год назад +2

      Because here in the US most of your Mopar fans are muscle car people. The LeBaron doesn't have a Hemi V8 so it is not considered cool. For the same reason, for a long time, the Ford Mustang SVO and Buick Grand National received no love because no V8, although they were faster than the V8 versions.

  • @Natethegreat200c
    @Natethegreat200c 4 года назад +6

    I was raised in these my whole life. My mom had every LeBaron and every single Sebring until the 2011 200! She leased them. Now I own a 2015 Chrysler 200C v6. And she still has a 2002 Sebring convertible. All LeBarons and Sebring and 200’s for us are all v6’s.

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  4 года назад +3

      That's awesome! I hope this video brought back some cool memories for you. I've still got my eye on a Sebring convertible, if I had the budget for one I'd definitely pick one up.

  • @JohnnyBMCL
    @JohnnyBMCL 3 года назад +3

    i have a 1994 in emerald green i just love it 124k miles runs like new and very quick . it belonged to my best friend of 48 years who passed in 2020, fixing it up in his memory.. MISS YOU CJ my brother for life... RIP

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  3 года назад

      Thanks for sharing, and I hope you get to enjoy it for a long time. This was a fun episode to be able to produce.

  • @mariasebrena1566
    @mariasebrena1566 4 года назад +3

    I was lucky enough to find one and bought it about 10 months ago and spent a lot of saved up money modifying it. But everyone loves it at car meets❤️.

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  4 года назад

      Thanks for sharing, that's awesome! I'm glad to hear it, enjoy yours!

  • @Sc0rpy
    @Sc0rpy 4 года назад +6

    That interior looks futuristic .. love this review mate

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  4 года назад +1

      This episode really takes the cake for me. I love the way it turned out! Such a futuristic design with the interior on this car, I could have spent days in it just to appreciate all the detail.

  • @rbielarski
    @rbielarski 4 года назад +5

    God I love this car, I had a passion for these back in the day and almost bought a 1990 LeBaron LX 2dr. coupe totally loaded. It even had cornering lights and an equalizer in the dash with electronic voice alerts. Sadly it didn't come to be. Thanks for posting this!

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  4 года назад

      I'm glad someone else out there loves these cars! I don't think it's a popular collector car, and the communities online for these are next to none. Those late 80s/early 90s voice alerts are so crazy, future thinking that didn't take off due to reliability.

    • @jorgel.rosadopadilla3571
      @jorgel.rosadopadilla3571 2 года назад

      Do you have any problems with the fuel filter? Mine is clogged.

    • @johnsheetz6639
      @johnsheetz6639 Год назад

      I had a 1993. With the V6 Never, ever used oil and the top always worked. And I got it from the rental car company. Who knows what the renters did to it before I got it. Not fast but I never had drivetrain issue

  • @sonny12681
    @sonny12681 3 года назад +2

    My first car that I owned back in high school in the late 1990's was a silver 1991 Chrysler LeBaron Coop that had the headlights flip open when you turn them on.

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  3 года назад

      Very nice! Would have been a cool car to have back in high school.

    • @sonny12681
      @sonny12681 3 года назад +1

      @@PRNTestDrive It was awesome. That car was very high maintenance.

  • @robertsmith4870
    @robertsmith4870 4 года назад +3

    Great review Nile, it reminds me of the old Saab convertable !. Been watching your channel for a couple of years , always enjoy your videos. In my opinion, you are one of the best car channels on RUclips, always informative and entertaining ! We all love the E38 up dates, I have had three 740s over the last 10 years. Keep up the good work.

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  4 года назад

      Thank you, I appreciate hearing that! It gives me the motivation to keep finding obscure cares like this! I'd love to try out a Saab from this era, I used to see them in Ontario all the time but not so much out here in Quebec.

  • @amzab123
    @amzab123 4 года назад +2

    You can really tell this hasnt been driven all too much with an engine bay that clean (especially in Canada), wow !! And I'm loving the different song you used for this review, helps spice things up and make things more exciting !

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  4 года назад

      Thank you! The last few episodes I've been trying something a little different, slowing the pace down a bit with the music & b roll to help with the overall flow of the videos. I couldn't believe how clean the car was overall, I could have eaten dinner off the underside of it.

  • @MissionaryInMexico
    @MissionaryInMexico 4 года назад +2

    I had the 1994 LeBaron GTC Convertible, with the 3.0 Mitsubishi V6, and all leather interior.
    Mine was a sweet car, one of the favorites of the 37 cars and trucks I've owned over my long life. It only had 96,000 miles on it when I bought it.
    I didn't drive it often, but my trips were from 300 to 1500 miles when I did go out for a weekend.
    Hence, the reason it only had 127,000 miles on it when I sold it years later.
    That car could take off fast and stop just as fast. I had the limiters disabled and my car topped out at 143 mph. I only ran over 100 twice in it, but I ran 80 on the interstates until I got a ticket meant for a 90 mph Acura ahead of me. I never sped again.
    Wanting to do things legally, I went to "peak and tune" night at the 8th mile drag strip... And I ran consistent 10.5 second 1/8th mile runs all night long. I still have the drag tickets. I beat a Z28 V8 Camaro but I think his car was worn out. No way I should have beat him.
    I may be in the market for a 2nd one to put in a Mitsubishi VR4 motor (same block as the LeBaron GTC) and the VR4's 4 wheel drive set-up. Now that would be a fun 200 mph car!

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  4 года назад +1

      Very nice! I can see why you had to sell it, a car like this definitely needs to be driven. I really enjoyed driving this one, I think it's one of those cars that needs to be appreciated more than it is.

    • @MissionaryInMexico
      @MissionaryInMexico 4 года назад +1

      @@PRNTestDrive Absolutely. I'm thinking about buying another one so my wife can enjoy having a convertible. She has never even been in one... And I'm very surprised at the price range. From $1,300 to over $13,000. In my opinion the LeBaron GTC Convertible was one of the best cars ever made, for comfort.

  • @bd5av8r1
    @bd5av8r1 Год назад +1

    The empty bay was for the optional Chrysler CD player that accompanied the Infinity radio option.

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  Год назад +1

      Good to know! Finding details on this wasn't easy, it's too bad automakers don't keep historical information like this on their press websites. Researching these older cars we do is a lot of fun, but it ends up being hard to get the right information.

  • @paulm6481
    @paulm6481 4 года назад +3

    I can’t remember for sure, but for a while this may have been the only, or one of few convertibles for sale in America. It was popular in sunny areas like Florida or California as rentals. Looks good. Almost looks like the Chrysler by Maserati thing Chrysler made when they owned that brand. I don’t see very many of these in the road any more. It is a museum thing for sure.

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  4 года назад +1

      Seems like it would have been one of the only convertibles, you're right! The Chrysler TC by Maserati shares some design traits, that's a car I'd absolutely love to feature & drive. I've only ever seen one before, last year at the Oblivion 80s & 90s car show in Toronto.

  • @Zyntherion2202
    @Zyntherion2202 3 года назад +2

    Damn, this video is so underrated.... Should've gotten like 50k or more just judging from production quality alone!
    With that said, keep up the good work! I hope you would get the attention you deserve some day. 👍

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  3 года назад +1

      I really appreciate that, thanks! I too was hoping this one would have done a lot better than it did given the condition of the vehicle and overall rarity of finding these in great shape anymore. I just hope it'll be more of a slow burn on the video where a steady stream of people watch it and people find it as time goes on.

  • @re-animatorre-animator9671
    @re-animatorre-animator9671 2 года назад +1

    I love reviews of regular cars we didn't have in the uk , can you do a roadmaster next please Nile

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  2 года назад

      Would love to! Hoping this coming year will give me some new opportunities to film classics.

  • @danbaughman3042
    @danbaughman3042 8 месяцев назад +1

    I have a 93.. Luv it and it turns heads going down the road.

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  8 месяцев назад

      Very nice, enjoy it!

    • @london-ps9kg
      @london-ps9kg Месяц назад

      any pointers for a new lebaron owner I’m looking to buy an 92 with 70k miles

  • @azaz911c
    @azaz911c 4 года назад +1

    Chrysler in the 1980's and early 1990's was really masterful at offering cars with a touch of luxury, attainable by the middle class. That's the essence of Corinthian Leather marketing. You could buy one of these and feel like you bought a budget Mercedes SL. You could buy a New Yorker or LHS, and cruise in a beautiful, classy sedan, that didn't look out of place parked in front of a nice restaurant. I miss cars like that.

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  4 года назад +1

      I miss cars like this too! I really enjoyed having the chance to drive one, I don't think I'll ever get an opportunity like this again. Makes me miss my Intrepid. I was so close to filming a 94 New Yorker from the place I did the Town Car, but it sold before I could film it.

  • @eusdeenius
    @eusdeenius 3 года назад +1

    Wonderful review. I watched your lexus es review as well. Great work my man ☺️

  • @mauriciomopar7315
    @mauriciomopar7315 4 года назад +2

    In the case of the v6 version they are not fast but in Mexico it was named as "Phantom" with a 2.2-liter and 2.5-liter turbo engine that is considered one of the fastest of that time.
    it also had a special edition turbo DOHC 16 Valve 2.2. car really the fastest, I am lucky to have the first generation turbo 1987, digital dashboard, with the voice module "EVA" it is a fantastic car, where I live it is considered an authentic luxury sports car.

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  4 года назад +1

      Very nice! I'm glad to see a LeBaron enthusiast has found this video, I was hoping this one would have done a lot better in terms of views. I really enjoyed my time with this one, I can see it being a great addition to my garage.

  • @1983jcheat
    @1983jcheat 3 года назад +1

    I owned a 1991 model. Got one used for $500 back in 2004. Install a CD player, and the fun begins.

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  3 года назад

      Very nice! Can't go wrong with the price.

  • @kelinjohnson7421
    @kelinjohnson7421 2 года назад +2

    he said no one is gong after this car this damn car is hard to find rite now for a cheap price.

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  2 года назад

      I believe this one is still for sale if that matters. Depends on your market I suppose.

    • @kelinjohnson7421
      @kelinjohnson7421 2 года назад +1

      @@PRNTestDrive here in michigan its demand is kinda up there

  • @robitaill3
    @robitaill3 3 года назад +1

    My mom had one. The particular one we had was a real junker but I think she would’ve loved it if it was a different one. But I much prefer the red tail light with pop up headlight

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  3 года назад

      Pop up lights are definitely the way to go!

  • @jenngentil1306
    @jenngentil1306 4 года назад +2

    Blue on blue love it 😍

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  4 года назад

      Reminds me of the Lincoln Corsair I had a couple months back!

  • @azaz911c
    @azaz911c 4 года назад +2

    5:11 A pretty car in a pretty colour. I like almost any American car with a shiny waterfall grill.

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  4 года назад

      Hard to dislike a classic like this!

  • @aidenstefanson2175
    @aidenstefanson2175 4 года назад +1

    One of my first jobs as an apprentice automotive mechanic was doing a safety on a 1992 New Yorker and I'll never the womans voice alerting me that the door was ajar. 90s Chrysler's were the pinnacle of senior citizen feature loaded automobile.

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  4 года назад

      Haha! Some crazy tech was available on the strangest cars back in the 80s and 90s. What a time to be alive!

    • @nikeelitesquad123
      @nikeelitesquad123 3 года назад +1

      Like the Buick reata with the touchscreen crt monitor. That was pretty crazy back then

  • @Krezo200
    @Krezo200 Год назад +1

    Oh hi, i will take a look at one of these tomorrow
    As soon as i heard you talk i knew i know that voice...
    Years ago i watched your bmw 7 series videos when i had my two bmw 7
    Nice to see you again

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  Год назад +1

      Welcome back! We've been plugging away at content since the E38, and we've got a new toy that I'll be doing some videos on shortly. Hopefully the LeBaron you're looking at is worth buying, good luck with it!

    • @Krezo200
      @Krezo200 Год назад

      @@PRNTestDrive thank you mate!

  • @BestSpam
    @BestSpam 2 года назад +1

    Great video man

  • @michaelrice1373
    @michaelrice1373 2 года назад +1

    Bonjour Nile,
    Como tallezvous? Proud to b a new sub. Glad you're channel scrolled our way; was looking at video thumbnails,& had to watch this one. Have owned the '93 top sedan& knew the LX convertable coupe was different, but not sure how- now I know.Sweet vehicle! If lived closer to Montreal area, did u say- I might just attempt pursuing it. Bet it sold! Also had another Chrysler(Dodge) u mentioned -the Mirada.She was a pearl white with nice Blue velour inside- just a nice, regular 80's coupe, as u say monsieur.
    And, been looking at Ford again lately; just knew many of the Focus models were good,& more of your reviews to learn 'bout that . Got the word ,as well, that many of the regular V6 Mustangs goin' back to '05 & several yr.s later are real good Fords. Take care, M.

  • @richardrehder3154
    @richardrehder3154 4 года назад +1

    Wow! I don't remember seeing this generation... Or maybe I just loved the mod to late 80s squared off version too much to notice other Le Baron's. Love that you babied the car and how much you respect you have for cars.
    More "classic" car reviews for sure. 80s and 90s especially, maybe a Toyota Paseo, Nissan NX series would be interesting to see and hear the history of. Ford Probe would be informative as I don't think a lot of people remember the cool younger brother of the Mustang.. atleast that's how I thought of it😂.
    Keep it up man🤙

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  4 года назад +2

      The Ford Probe is definitely a car on my list, those are getting very hard to find these days! Hell a decade ago they were pretty scarce.

  • @williamward5993
    @williamward5993 3 года назад +1

    Great review. I am looking at a similar car with original paint and a 110 k on it. Thanks for the info.
    William

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  3 года назад

      Good luck! There aren't many great examples of this generation out there, people didn't really buy them to hold onto them. Hope yours works out!

  • @stijnhjjacobs
    @stijnhjjacobs Год назад +1

    dude i drive this excact model in the netherlands, believe me its a head turner. i get remarks and compliments like twice a week😂

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  Год назад

      That's awesome! Hold onto it if you can, I rarely see these around but this one was such a treat to feature. Enjoy it!

  • @Ivan_Afanasev1974
    @Ivan_Afanasev1974 4 года назад +1

    Beautiful classic

  • @kevinpeterson3440
    @kevinpeterson3440 2 года назад +1

    Do you know what kind of cup holder that is?

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  2 года назад

      Not sure honestly, i assumed it was a Mopar part but it could easily have been an off-the-shelf thing added by the first owner when it was new.

  • @stijnhjjacobs
    @stijnhjjacobs Год назад +1

    i have this excact model in the netherlands and i need the front corner light lenses idk how you call them. but the glass is cracked on the corner headlights and i cant seem to find new ones😅 anybody got tips?

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  2 месяца назад

      Interesting car to own over there! Must the only one!

  • @AndrewKarpyszyn
    @AndrewKarpyszyn 4 года назад +2

    Where did you get the dealer plate? I need one!

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  4 года назад +1

      I need one too 😂 The owner of this car runs a garage/shop and sells cars, so he's got a couple X plates. I'm starting to wonder if I should look at getting a business registered here so I can get my own, it would come in handy all the time.

    • @AndrewKarpyszyn
      @AndrewKarpyszyn 4 года назад +1

      @@PRNTestDrive I'm having challenges getting my US Jaguar XJ6 registered in Quebec, or you'd have already gotten a chance to test drive it. Maybe we could make a deal to borrow a dealer plate?

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  4 года назад

      I’m friendly with some of the dealers out here, but not that friendly 😂 I’ll see if I can make any magic happen on my end.

  • @husseinadib7666
    @husseinadib7666 4 года назад +3

    I could never understand why would one take this over the mustang! Especially 94+ models. They were very closely priced, weren't they?

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  4 года назад +1

      Pricing might have been pretty close, I'd have to see if I can track down some original numbers. A comparison with a 93 Mustang 2.3L would be really interesting against one of these.

    • @Marshal_Dunnik
      @Marshal_Dunnik 4 года назад +1

      If anything the The Baron was a little cheaper than than the V6 ‘stang

    • @azaz911c
      @azaz911c 4 года назад +1

      LeBaron has better ride, and more mature styling, for a different customer looking for a relaxed Sunday car.

  • @1524mike
    @1524mike 3 года назад +1

    Hi, I’m. a buyer for this car. Is it still available?

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  3 года назад

      It still is, although since we're in the thick of our winter here it might be difficult for the seller to get this vehicle out of storage until spring time. If you want to email me at nile@perpetualradio.ca I can give you some info on the vehicle if there's something specific you'd like to know. Alternatively if you speak French I can put you in touch directly with the seller.

  • @sleepe8050
    @sleepe8050 3 года назад +2

    I found one no bumper 23 thousand miles on it for 1400$ what I think should I get it it’s 20 min from me

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  3 года назад +1

      No bumpers eh, not usually a good sign. What happened to them? Is it a sign of other problems with the car? I'd be a bit skeptical about it, not sure how hard it will be to find replacement parts like body panels.

    • @sleepe8050
      @sleepe8050 3 года назад

      @@PRNTestDrive he has bumper it’s front bumper.was from hitting snow

  • @Marshal_Dunnik
    @Marshal_Dunnik 4 года назад +4

    Aw, no pop up up and down headlights

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  4 года назад +2

      Those pop up/out headlights were the way to go. If the interior was about the same on the pre-facelift then I’d go with that over this.

  • @sess5206
    @sess5206 2 года назад +1

    Regards from Sweden. I'm looking at a 94. They want 2600 usd equivalent for it. My biggest worry would be the transmission.
    Just how unreliable are they?

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  2 года назад

      Sounds like a pretty decent price. I think maintenance is key on these vehicles, specifically the transmission. If you have the service history for the vehicle it'll go a long way to ensure you know what's been done on the vehicle, and what hasn't. I'm not sure how the market for these is in Sweden, seems like a really low price, for about $3k CAD here you're not getting a fantastic vehicle, but maybe it's different over there. Good luck!

  • @london-ps9kg
    @london-ps9kg Месяц назад +1

    I’m 18 and Im considering buying a 92 Lebaron with 75k miles any pointers or for a possible new lebaron owner, things that I should be wary of?

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  Месяц назад

      Could be an interesting first car. We go over the main issues we were able to find in this video. Chrysler hasn't really had a track record of reliability, so you may find yourself in the shop more often with a vehicle like this. Hope it works out well for you!

    • @london-ps9kg
      @london-ps9kg Месяц назад +1

      @@PRNTestDrive yea so I’ve heard and read I will be careful moving forward but I am most likely definitely purchasing the car

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  Месяц назад +1

      Hope you find something that works out for you!

  • @markrutte8711
    @markrutte8711 2 года назад +1

    Where is your Lebaron Freddy?

  • @markbyron1
    @markbyron1 2 года назад +1

    Exact same interior as the 90 1/2 Dodge Daytona I had back in the day..

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  2 года назад +1

      I believe that, was easier to drop the same parts on different cars to save cost.

  • @madmanmapper
    @madmanmapper 2 года назад

    Wow, this is only the 2nd LeBaron I've seen with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center. The 1st was in a junk yard and those parts are a box in my basement now.
    19:14 I'm calling BS. I've never had communication problems with my LeBarons, or really any EEK car. Modern cars are much, *much* worse about that kind of problem. Modern CAN communication systems are very finnicky, and basically need ideal conditions to operate. These old EEK's use Chrysler's CCD bus, which is a very simple, very robust communication standard - perfect for rough conditions in a car (vibrations, radio interference, voltage discrepancies).

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  Месяц назад

      Fair enough! We didn't have a lot of time with this one, and the information online about reliability and ownership experience is pretty limited, as there aren't a lot of them out there.

  • @araizachristian3920
    @araizachristian3920 4 года назад +1

    Nice

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  4 года назад

      I felt that way the entire time I got to drive this!

  • @garbage854
    @garbage854 4 года назад +1

    Nice 😀

  • @rubbersoul3723
    @rubbersoul3723 4 года назад +1

    "Fighter jet"? Yes-if Chrysler made an 80s/early 90s cheesey "fighter jet"-eh-this is what it would look like.

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  4 года назад +1

      I suppose you could argue the Lamborghini Diablo was also a fighter-jet produced by Chrysler.

  • @codymiller5523
    @codymiller5523 3 года назад +1

    i saved my 91 from a junkyard it had 10000 miles on it

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  3 года назад

      Why was it sent the the wreckers with such low mileage? Accidented?

    • @codymiller5523
      @codymiller5523 3 года назад +1

      @@PRNTestDrive no the original owner pasted away and it was sent to auction.from they no one wanted it so they sent it to my grandfather’s junkyard

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  3 года назад

      It's great that you ended up saving it, but now I just imagine how many cars like this were in the same situation and were lost.

  • @S40-k1n
    @S40-k1n 4 года назад +3

    First :)

    • @PRNTestDrive
      @PRNTestDrive  4 года назад +2

      You beat the bots/spam by a hair 🤣