By rustydd on 12/13/07 15:42 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
Review
Sold Chrysler's for 12 years...now at Honda for 1 1/2 years. Had Jeep, Dodge and now the worst PT Convertible. Oil light comes on every other time I start ignition...cannot be fixed after four attempts by two seperate service departments. Smart Glass is not too smart when it's cold and we have any type of moisture. Glass freezes and will not go up and down until the car gets warm enough to loosen the windows and worst of all is fuel mileage. Sticker says 19 city/25 highway...hah!!! I baby the gas pedal or drive like a madman I get 18 in the summer and 17 in the winter. Sorry Chrysler, I have had it with your poor quality, poor fuel mileage and terrible resale value. Go Honda Go
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By Scott n Buffalo on 11/26/07 10:07 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
Review
After owning the car for 3 years overall I have mixed feelings. I went into this car after driving Honda/Subaru products and Chrysler failed to meet the bar set. I have been at the dealership at least once per month since getting the car – several control arms, molding items, and various suspension components broke during the first few years of ownership. Also, the initial fuel economy was terrible, but something happened right around 10,000 mile where both city and highway miles doubled.
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By E.L. on 11/21/07 18:05 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
Review
I had a 2003 Limited Edition Wagon (with sunroof) for only 8 months, until I drove my sister's Z3 Convertible BMW...and fell in love with the open wind! I knew I couldn't afford a BMW, so looked into a PT Vert. I stumbled across a used 2005 Electric Blue model with turbo and fell in love! It's a lot of fun to drive, and oh, the looks you get on the road! I've had so many compliments, and I'd hate to tell you how little money I got it for! I live near the beach, and this year has been the best "cruizin'" summer I've ever had! The turbo has enough pep for around town, and gas mileage is at 25 city/32 hwy...much better than my wagon ever did! And, my husband finally likes to drive it!
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By linda of georgia on 11/11/07 08:38 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I bought the pt cruiser because I liked the cute body style. I also trusted Dodge that it would last and hold it's value. I was wrong. It did not last, the brakes were bad in just a few weeks, the plugs and wires wore out quickly, and now the timing chain has slipped, which is a great cost to me. The worst part of the deal is that It's value has decreased so badly that I cannot get a decent trade in value on any car. I feel I was ripped off and sold a car at an exorbatant price, that the dealer knew would not be worth it's owed value when I wanted to trade. I am disappointed and feel the car industry has lived up to it's reputation of over charging and over-representing used cars.
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By kbcliff on 09/20/07 10:08 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
Review
Reliable and fun to drive. Turbo is excellent when power is needed. Comfortable interior.
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By Tisa on 07/13/07 18:20 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
Review
The turbo failed completely at 29,000 miles nearly destroying the engine. At 36,035 mi the car began to barely run, jerking on any acceleration, stalling if air conditioner is used, backfiring and putting.
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By Scott from Buffalo on 07/12/07 05:52 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
Review
I purchased my 5spd GT w/heated seats nearly 3 years ago and am sad my time with the car is coming to an end. Overall, this is a great vehicle to own if you live in a snowy area since it is FWD and very heavy. While many others have complained of poor fuel economy, I have found the winter traction trade off worth the thirst the vehicle has for premium fuel. In fact, I motored by many SUV this past winter stuck in the ice and snow; the car just cannot be stopped in the snow. I have had few mechanical problems with the car, nothing more then I had with my previous two Honda’s. I am shopping this week, and will drive the Eos and Solara, but think I will purchase another.
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By Phil on 06/29/07 12:56 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
Review
Bought this used in 2006 when it had 4400 miles on it. It now has 20,000 miles on it. I have had no problems at all. The 220 hp motor is fun. Gas mileage can vary greatly depending on how I am driving. 65-70 gets me about 26 mpg. 80 to 85 gets about 21 mpg. It handles great and tracks great. For a small vehicle it is surprisingly quiet.
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By Barb Jellison on 04/13/07 07:51 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
Review
I've had my turbo Dream Cruiser for 2 years. It has never been in for service, except oil changes. Everything has worked perfectly. I am amazed at how solid and quiet the double layer top is when up. With the top down the seats are set deep enough to be safe for my dogs to ride along. We drop the top on warm winter days and turn on the heated seats. It can go up or down at a stop light with a turn of the locking latch and one button push, and the windows go down with it! The stereo with a 6-CD changer is great, and the auto stick is a fun feature. I get more compliments on this car than any I have had before, especially the Lava Red color with matching top. The "Smart glass" is amazing too.
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By Korinne on 04/04/07 14:42 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
Review
I love this car. The fuel economy could be better but I have driven this car to Miami from Rhode Island and was comfortable the whole time. My mother drives a convertible BMW and she loves my car better than hers.
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