Chrysler PT Cruiser

BOUGHT MY 2001 PT Cruiser Feb 2002, drove it for 349,000 miles, sold it in 2015. For me it was a great car with plenty of versatility. I DROVE IT EVERYWHERE AND DID THE Standard maintenance to keep the vehicle running p

Listen, I’m young, so maybe I’m inexperienced so my knowledge may not extend as far as most peoples, but I just want to say that I LOVE this car. I have a 2007 Touring Edition (Signature Series) with 115,000 miles on it now, and it runs like a dream, has very seldom problems with anything at all, and it very inexpensive to maintain (and buy, lol). But I will tell you that if you’re interested in purchasing a PT, you HAVE to find one that has been maintained well. They aren’t like Honda’s in the way that you can treat them like crap and they’ll keep going forever, these cars treat you good if you treat them good.

This car has no bells and whistles as well as no road noise reduction. While it is roomy inside any repairs outside requires removal of non related parts making self repairs a nightmare and too expensive to hire a mechanic. The tail and headlights need a new design of keeping them in their respective place because I have had to tape mine in place due to rattling and bulb breakage. Gas per mileage is acceptable and have no issues there.

I have had a "01" and a "02" almost identical 2.4 automatic Limited Edition, Black and all options. If you ever have a problem; Take it to the dealer. It is more expensive but you get what you pay for. If you buy a used one take it to the dealer to evaluate it to see if it has been maintained properly and it's condition. Maintenance is the key here!!! No car runs maintenance free.

2006 PT Cruiser has steered me from ever, ever, purchasing Chrysler again. Bought the car, needed passenger motor mount, control arms right off. Then, the water pump, did timing belt then too, cause why not?? Then, the drum brakes went bad. Then, tie rod ends, thermostat, cam seals, valve cover, spark plugs, CV axles, whole strut mount assembly needs replaced, oil ignition switch, two different oil sensors, part after part, camshaft sensor last week and NOW, 10 months later, I have to replace the water pump AGAIN! I want blow this POS up! It never ends. PT stands for Part Time. Cause this junk wagon is only on the road that long until it's back in shop.

We bought the 2005 PT Cruiser used in 2007. Clearly the original owner LOVED his handsome Cruiser, but traded when problems started. The A/C developed an issue that the dealer couldn't find but WB Motors in Fairfax, Va. found and fixed. (This is a keepsake vehicle kept after my Brother died because he also LOVED it.) WB Motors spotted an aged head gasket leak and VERY IMPORTANTLY pointed out that at 80,000 miles the timing belt can go without symptoms and take the engine with it. The Cruiser had 82,000 miles on it and I did both repairs. Rust underneath is the current issue. The little cutie pie has the turning radius of a dump truck and is a gas hog, but if you bought one of these, especially the 2005 model, you'll realize it has Daimler Benz quality built in and worth repairing. Keep an eye on the rust underneath before deciding the timing belt repair, but if rust is no issue, keep driving that little guy, you will also LOVE him.

I have had 2 PT Cruisers and am currently looking for my 3rd one. I absolutely love these cars! I bought one new in 2001 and had no issues with it, other than it being repossessed. 3 years ago I bought a used 2003 PT with 50,000 miles on it. It had its share of problems. 3 times overheating on the highway and had to be towed. Thank God for AAA! Unfortunately, the mechanic I used wasn't a good one. It took 3 times for them to figure out that it needed the water pump and timing belt kit with accessory belts. $1,100 later, they still hadn't fixed it right and they had to put a new radiator in it as well. I know now, that the water pump/timing belt is a common issue with these cars and should be done at around 80,000 miles, so I am looking for one that is already had that done.

This is a spacious hatchback that handles like a 2 door. It's not that fast, but it will get from point a to b with not that much gas usage. Back seats remove for even more space and the "trunk" has a shelf to help organize. The body doesn't look too... "modern", and the parts can be either a pain or a breeze to replace, depending on how Chrysler felt that day of designing. Overall, driving it till it blows up, which doesn't seem like any time soon.

I have had a 2007 PT Cruiser since 2008 (bought a rental that was abused, go figure), and it's needed very little repairs in the ten years I've had it. It's true, you have to keep up on the maintenance. I use reliable shops and the dealer who sold me the car, so they have the history of it. Maintenance is the key with any auto. All will eventually stop if you don't keep up the maintenance. I take mine in to the same two shops, or the dealer, every autumn to make sure I will have no problems over the winter. Sometimes, the shop catches a mistake THEY did, like changing the battery without changing the bad cable. I hold onto my repair receipts so I can keep a history overall of the repairs and replaced parts. Overall, my car is great and should last for many years.

This car has been a delight. It's been the most reliable car I've ever owned. It has never broken down. I've owned it for 6 years and the only thing I've ever done to it is change the oil, replace the battery and bought new tires. It's a convertible so it's particularly fun to drive in warm weather. It's a four cylinder engine but it has plenty of pep when handling the hilly roads in my area. I chose the Chrysler PT Cruiser because I really liked the appearance of the car. It is a silvery lavender color with black convertible top and it has a retro look to both the body and the interior. The top goes up or down very easily, smoothly and with a minimum of noise. It handles nice and it's enjoyable to take on road trips.