By MW on 10/10/09 17:11 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring Edition 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Overall disappointed with vehicle, gas mileage terrible for a 4 cylinder engine. Turns like a truck
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By greg on 09/22/09 11:09 AM (PDT)
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I bought the car in november of 2007. It is the 2.4l 5 sp manual. My ONLY complaint is that the bumpers came with tape marks on them which looks like crap. The seats are somewhat uncomfortable but still better then most Japanese cars. For a 4 banger it has good pickup and go, though i hear the automatic is a different story. It's front bumper is really low so be careful with high curbs on driveways. love the amount of space inside and the versatility and number of configurations you can do with the inside. I fit 40 8ft 2X4's with all the doors and windows closed! No major problems as of yet and i have 46K on her, so hears hoping it stays that way!
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By Fred on 09/06/09 01:14 AM (PDT)
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My dad gave me my grandmothers Pt, and since I owned it, that thing has been a blast. I have only had to change the timing belts only about twice and that's it, That lil car saved my life I could Have died the day i got into a wreck but the air bags went off, and the safety cage and the firewall held up. That car was a troop and I loved it for what it was. And if you have anything to say about Pts i will knock it down. That was my first car And i beat my car up and ran it through rouge traines and it took it. P.T. guy forever
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By willb on 09/02/09 13:28 PM (PDT)
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By day 8 check engine light came on. They did nothing more than reset it & it would always relight within a day or 2. This car was in the dealership more than at home the first year. so many things went on with this car I couldn't even begin to report it all here. They also always wiggled out of letting me use the warranty on alot of the repairs. So as a result I have spent thousands in parts and labor. Now that I have found a reliable independent mechanic and have replaced most parts on it its now reliable and fun to drive so many years later. The dealership was a nightmare from day one. Was called back after 1 wk to redo sales contract (from 0% interest to 5%)
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By scott s on 07/28/09 22:09 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
Review
When I bought this car, it was my first car. I was very happy at the time I bought it. I bought it for 10,000 dollors and ended up putting another 7 on repairs. I only had this car for 6 months. 3 of which it was in the shop. It drives Nice, but it has to many problems. I need a new engine. The turbo leaked twice. The radiator leaked twice as well. The car overheated with coolet in the car!I am to poor to put that much money into a car .. So I traded it in for a 2208 Chevy silverado and gas isn't that much worse
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By jillf on 07/25/09 10:36 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
Review
This car is so disappointing! I bought it used with 54k miles on it. The electrical system has always been wacky - dash indicator lights come on and off randomly and the fog lights wouldn't turn off, constantly draining the battery. I've had it in to fix various power steering problems EIGHT times!!! A/C broke twice. Back liftgate broke. DO NOT BUY THIS CAR!!! I've easily spent twice as much in repairs as I originally spent to buy the car.
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By Greg on 04/22/09 12:34 PM (PDT)
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I bought this car about 2 years ago, and have put on 20,000 miles so it has a total of 40K. This car has, thus far, been pretty reliable. I love the 5 speed manual and all the space. Removable seats have come in handy alot. Only problem noteworthy is the lift gate hydraulic struts stick and Click really loud when opened. Only BIG problem, this car is HORRIBLE in the snow. Will NEVER buy a car without ABS ever again. Great for cruisin and moving stuff as it has LOADS of space, just really not recommended for northern states who get lots of snow.
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By newowner on 03/30/09 23:40 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
Review
Hoo boy! Some (most?) of these reviews are real stinkers. Then again, most people who like their cars are out driving them and having fun, not sweating over a keyboard. I read the reviews and then went out and bought a 60k miles, fully optioned turbo/auto stick 2003 GT for $7,995. One owner, clean as a whistle and rides/handles/accelerates like a champ. I have driven it all of 40 miles and since buying it for my wife this afternoon. Will we still love it after another 4,000 miles? Will my good car Karma prevail? I'll write again, same time next year. Then again, maybe not -- if we're having fun.
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By tman on 03/15/09 13:23 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring Edition 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
sqeeking brakes and a banging noise whenever i hit a road bump of any size. invested about 2000.00 in repairs and still the same.dealer mechanics cant find anything wrong.. anybody out there want to buy a cruser?
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By Thrifty Old Fart on 02/04/09 15:00 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
Review
I bought this car because it was my wife2B's symbol of good luck. Good luck I won't comment on, but it has lived up to and fulfilled all my expectations. I had owned three turbo engined cars before the PT (Volvo 850, Mazda 626, Saab 700) and swear by the turbo technology and engine boost. The surprising thing about the PT is the versatility and expansiveness of the interior (can haul 8' 2x4s inside!) and grown people can fit comfortably in the rear seat. I have had no trouble with the turbo, indeed when the oil price went sky high I stopped using the recommended premium and switched to regular with hardly any power loss. I am at 70K mi. now and about to get my 2nd set of brakes & tires.
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