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4.75 out of 5 stars

PT Excellence

Fredric, 10/03/2003
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Zero problems in 80000 miles. Car is as tight now as it was new. Car is as comfortable now as it was new - no noticeable wear on anything except brakes and tires. Car drives as well today as it did new. Paint and interior look as good today as they did new. Spends most of its life outside subjected to the elements (salesman's car). Versatile as a minivan without the bulk. Only service has been recalls and routine maintenance. Liked it so well we bought another only a loaded Limited this time.

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4 out of 5 stars

Stunning design with crappy drivetrain

Clinton70, 11/03/2008
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

If you want a car with one of the most awesome designs ever, in and out, and have alot of money to feed it gas, this is the car. Actually, the mileage is still better than a pickup truck but at 17 city and 22 highway, the V6 Mazda 6 and Buick LeSabre's I had later had way better mileage and more power. Chrysler always knew how to make cool looking cars and put crappy engines and cheap plastics in them, even in 2008. Reliability was pretty good though, outside of a broken vent knob (plastic!), cupped tires, and even after a "fix", the alignment was still off. This car never left me for dead though and it went on a 4000+ mile trip to the west three times. It was the perfect road car too.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

The Best!

hobbyokie, 05/06/2002
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

After 18 months I am still very satisfied with my PT Cruise in Inferno Red. Actually am going to order the Turbo next month when it becomes available.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Cruzing around the USA!!

Cruiser23, 01/16/2003
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I ordered my PT 6 months before the dealers could sell them (early July- 1999) and I loved it. Now at 61,000 miles and driving from Illinois to West Virginia about 2 times per year I'm not sure I would buy another.... I love the classic style and the "look" you get from someone who thinks your customized cruiser kicks butt, but the overall durability is quite lacking...

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4.75 out of 5 stars

CRUISIN!

Amy Lane, 12/22/2003
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The best part about the PT Cruiser is the nostalgic quality, with the blend of progressive design. It's a fun mobile! Definitely retro. Awesome car for the money.

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