2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Review

Name: 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Review
Brand: Chrysler
Rating: 4.6 (363 reviews)

Price: $7,999

2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited 4dr Wagon

2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 4dr Wagon

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Pros

Distinctive styling inside and out, spacious cabin with multiconfigurable rear seats, smooth ride, spirited acceleration on turbo models, reasonable pricing.

Cons

Acceleration can be sluggish with base engine, awkward seating position for shorter drivers, unimpressive fuel economy.

What’s new

A convertible joins the PT Cruiser lineup for 2005.

Edmunds says

A practical wagon with some Hollywood style, the PT Cruiser can also be fun to drive, especially in turbo form.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.52 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$199/mo

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Great car but one nagging flaw

mobiledj, 06/25/2015

2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

It's like a clown car: With back seats out I haul three 15-inch speakers sitting upright, DJ box, 2 big tubs of wires/cables, 8 flood lamps, 2 speaker stands, 3 mic stands, 40-in folding table, rolled carpet, case of cordless mics, folding hand truck, video monitor and stand, laptop, hard drive, props and subwoofer (front seat). Never stranded in 154,000 mi. Honest 23 mpg mixed, 28-30 …

The Best Car EVER

limartinez, 11/29/2014

2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

I got my PT in 2006, when it had only 57 miles on it. It has 156,000 miles on it. I have pushed it to its limits and then some. I moved from WI to TX and hauled 9x its max load pulling a trailer. The car did not give out not even when I knew I broke the engine. Literally. Never did it leave me or my family on the side of the road. Best Car I have Ever Owned. I rebuilt the old engine and …

Loved this car, but hated turning radius

SuMo, 05/01/2010

2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

I was just in a wreck and totaled my car after 5 years and 55,000 miles. I can speak from experience - this car did wonderfully in a front end collision at 50 mph. I walked away unhurt. Now to the car itself: This car was reliable, never in the shop for any major repairs. I loved the leather seats and seat warmers. The top is so easy to put up and down - I commonly did it while …

pleasant surprise

kb5868, 05/13/2014

2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

I bought a 2005 PT in 2007 with 11k miles as a 16th birthday gift for my daughter, with the plan it would get her through college and then "throw it away". Well, now at 50k miles and 7 years later, this has been the most trouble free car ever. The plan was to sell it and use the proceeds on a new car, but it still looks and drive as new, she still loves it and for the $5000-6000 it's …

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2005 PT Cruiser Highlights

Type:

Wagon

Trim:

Base

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$13,630
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	22 MPG
Cost to Drive	$199/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	21.9 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the PT Cruiser include:

Alarm

NHTSA Overall Rating

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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.52 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.

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Great car but one nagging flaw

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Loved this car, but hated turning radius

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.52 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}