By Putter on 01/13/07 12:31 PM (PST)
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I just purchased a 2003 Dream Cruiser. I was impressed by the overall fit and finish inside. I have been a foreign car owner for many years and I am very impressed with my Cruiser. The power is substantial even going up to flagstaff (6% grade) the car handles and accelerates effortlessly and is very solid. the interior is surprisingly very versatile and plenty of room for really anything. The dog loves her backseat and has more room than my subsequent vehicle. There are a very few issues, broken fog light, not-so-great gas mileage and some fragile plastic parts (fog light housing etc). I am overall very happy with the decision to buy this car.
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By blkgt on 01/09/07 13:35 PM (PST)
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2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
Review
love 3.1 sec 30 mph to 50, 4.0 sec 50 mph to 70. Mpg acceptable for this kind of performance. no problems with car. all 4 goodyear tires had cord separation and were replaced. last 18 mo. on hankook, 0 problems. mpg mid 20's, worst rnd trip 22.5 from mid ca. to LA and back. {2.5 hrs to go 38 miles, 2hrs to go 45 mi. Modifications, 2.5 in. duals, light weight 16 in wheels, jet chip, k&n filter, cork underlament. additional rear shock dampening, mini antenna. MPG much better than my 22r toyota PU that was in constant need for repair and difficult to smog.
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By SchatzieII on 12/19/06 02:55 AM (PST)
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2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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24,000 worry free miles. No repairs. Tires needed replacing 22,000. Front end out alignment. Saved a lot of delivery charges but had to pay back to Crysler with their 90 day servicing requirement. Have automatic. Loved to kick in Turbo. Rx'd around 13 to 14 mpg in city and mostly 22 mpg on highway. With Ac off got 26 mpg (once). Rides and handles very well. Tricked out the car with a lot of accessories and then grew tired of it and traded it in. So many PT's out there now so only received $9200 on a new 5 speed GT Mustang Convertible. Oh I forgot to tell you I am 70. The PT rides better and was a lot of fun. But I have to have excitement to wake up each morning.
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By Jerry Lang on 12/16/06 19:43 PM (PST)
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2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring Edition 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I loved the style when it first came out. I was told it was cheaply made. But, recently I was able to purchase one that had 33K and in my budget. It is fully loaded and though the gas mileage could be better it still beats the Explorer I had. It has the roominess for me and more comfortable than my 4-runner. It handles really nice and I get lots of compliments on the looks. It has lots of room for my needs and I love the speed it puts out. It now has 48K on it and I drive it 80 miles a day to and from work. We had signage put on it for my Wife's business and it sure looks good on the Cruiser with a big yellow sunflower on the back of the onyx green pearl coat. It really stands out.
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By northernpt on 11/29/06 09:28 AM (PST)
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2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring Edition 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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We spend 6 weeks driving to and thru Alaska and back (over 10,000) and enjoyed every minute of it. The car handled long hours of operation with out any problems. When the car had 90,000 kilometers it did experience electronic problems which required new Computer modules, spark plugs and wiring very costly. With proper tires it travels well in rain and snow....
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By Mary Roth on 11/12/06 12:27 PM (PST)
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2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring Edition 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Before the warranty was up I had to have a new transmission and two new air conditioners. Since then, the AC has had to be fixed again (by someone other than the dealer.) The gas mileage is poor for a small car. This is a cute top on a Dodge Neon platform and I am very unhappy with it. The service from Tommy Manuel is very crummy and I would never buy from them again.
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By blkgt on 09/17/06 16:14 PM (PDT)
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The gt had very good bones! I have added heart throb 2&1/2" duals k&n filter ,jet performance chip, MB spark wheels, mini antenna, sound deadening, rear fender inter liners,and removed a little chrome, also replaced the goodyear factory tires with hankook, also installed heat shield for the spare tire. The duals and wheel&tire changes were best. 24.9 mpg to L.A. 25.1 on return. mixed hwy and city. Lots of room for Art easels and large picture frames. Chose GT over Magnum for usable space and performance. Magnun was a hemi but had power robbing 22 in. wheels.
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By jim biles on 09/10/06 12:34 PM (PDT)
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Fair- peeling chrome on all wheels, computer chip replaced to correct firing of fourth cylinder, flickerimg headlights due to misfiring of 4th cylinder, power steering leaks(4 different)-replaced hoses. Handling on curves a problem
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By n1nj4r0u63 on 09/07/06 18:39 PM (PDT)
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2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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To start off, the PT is a great vehicle. I love the 'hybrid'ness of it, as I can haul people, haul large items, or just book it down the highway like a racecar. The seating position is very upright and gives the impression of an SUV. I have grown to appreciate the centrally located window controls (though it still is a bit odd sometimes). The car really needs a warning beep or light when the head/parking lights are on, either that or standard auto on/off. Silver with standard painted silver wheels gives the whole car a monochromatic look that glistens in the sun and is easily recognizable, keeps the interior cool as well. Overall, a very impressionable car!
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By Marcie on 08/16/06 15:25 PM (PDT)
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2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Edition 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I've had my PT for 3.5 years and just love it! The novelty hasn't worn off one bit. They have great family pricing specials on them so am looking at upgrading. I won't get any other car. It's a dream to drive and so much fun. I can't say anything bad about it at all. I've never had it in for one repair, just regular maintenance checks. It almost breaks my heart to trade in my Petey but with the great deals ($7000 off), I can't turn down getting a 2007.
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