Opinions on the PT Cruiser?
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From: The Star-Club, Hamburg
My ex had one... like they said above, it was basically a Neon with a DeSoto body on it. She got it because of the "cuteness" factor, which I never did get. Had to take it back to the dealer at least twice because of recall service, and it had a tendancy to wear the tires on opposite corners.
My opinion: I would'nt buy one for me, and my current gf would'nt have one given to her.
My opinion: I would'nt buy one for me, and my current gf would'nt have one given to her.
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From: SE Kansas
We must be the exception here. We've had our '02 PT Limited since April of '02 and its never been back to the shop. 1 set of front brakes (that I did and swapped to drilled rotors) and a set of tires and thats it. Now has over 50K, wife still loves to drive it.
As far as the room goes, I'm 6'5 and a bit over 300 and I can get in and out of it OK, but I don't drive it alot.
Ours is a 5 spd, no clutch problems, and averages right at 25 mpg.
If you like the look, I can't give a PT anything but a good recommendation.
As far as the room goes, I'm 6'5 and a bit over 300 and I can get in and out of it OK, but I don't drive it alot.
Ours is a 5 spd, no clutch problems, and averages right at 25 mpg.
If you like the look, I can't give a PT anything but a good recommendation.
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From: Grapevine, TX
Thanks for all the feedback. I did some research on other sites too and the PT rates better than other domestic econ-cars.
It's definitely got the love-it-or-hate-it look. I like the look better than the average 4 door small car. It does have a bit more utility to it since the rear seats can be removed to haul "stuff".
I really think it's a gamble on any domestic vehicle, you either get a "monday" car or you get a good one. Hopefully I'll get a good one. My F150 was back to the dealer 4 times for the seat heater and 3 times for an AC pressure hose, and a couple times for a rear axle noise they never did figure out. I fully expect to have problems with any vehicle, what annoys me is the stupidity displayed at some dealer service departments.
It's definitely got the love-it-or-hate-it look. I like the look better than the average 4 door small car. It does have a bit more utility to it since the rear seats can be removed to haul "stuff".
I really think it's a gamble on any domestic vehicle, you either get a "monday" car or you get a good one. Hopefully I'll get a good one. My F150 was back to the dealer 4 times for the seat heater and 3 times for an AC pressure hose, and a couple times for a rear axle noise they never did figure out. I fully expect to have problems with any vehicle, what annoys me is the stupidity displayed at some dealer service departments.
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From: Milpitas, CA; Tyler, TX
My opinion? Practical, I guess, but DAMN it's ugly. Not in the same league as the Scion xToaster, but not too far from it either. I don't really understand why they feel the need to rape the past, as Ford has done with the T-bird and Mustang, Chrysler with the PT Cruiser, Chevy with the HHR, etc. Somebody needs to remind them that in this day and age of bean counter plastic interiors and safety **** plastic bumpers, fuel injection, etc., that it's IMPOSSIBLE to get that classic feel.
So basically, I guess I'll keep buying classics instead of these things they call cars nowadays.
So basically, I guess I'll keep buying classics instead of these things they call cars nowadays.
