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Best Car I've Ever Owned
Dennis, 07/16/2010
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought in 12/2001. Now has 98K. Replaced suspension & exhaust w/better quality aftermarket. Car has no lean into curves like other PT's. Replaced 16x6 wheels w/17x7. Replaced air cleaner w/cold air box for more power & better sound. Sunroof glass shattered, brake caliper bent, bad LED light but no other probs. Always synthetic oil. Never a prob w/inspection. Disabled & it fits my needs perfectly. Cargo area will gobble up anything you want to put in it. Fits 4 tall adults w/no complaints. Can't really fit 5 because of load limit not because there's not enough space. 3 recalls all important. One of the best designed cars I've ever seen. Daimler cheapened subsequent years so avoid them.
Best car I've Owned
Phil Collura, 07/10/2010
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
A quote from the guy who sold it to me in 2002. I second it. At 227,000 miles, the trans failed, so it's time. It breaks my heart to send it away. Rest of the car is still like new. I've read the negatives, and maybe I was lucky. I did take care to maintain it. I just shopped around for new, and not car comes close to the interior design of the PT.
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Why own anything else?
Tom Anderson, 04/07/2006
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Have owned since car was rare. Have NEVER regreted buying this car. What a fun, fun, fun car to drive. Unique styling, endless variations to customize it to individual tastes. I can't see myself owning anything else.
The "Can Do" Car
ptmem, 03/25/2009
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I had to have this car when I bought it, and haven't regretted the purchase since. It's the biggest little car I've ever had (bought my first car in 1961). It's great in town - fits into small parking spots. And it handles well on the parkways and highways. The fact that it doesn't have the power of my previous 8-cylinder cars was a consideration when I bought it, but, for a 4-cylinder it does well, even at high speeds. It also handles snow and ice like a dream. Powers me through all kinds of winter weather.
Chrysler is #3 for a reason!
bike_canoe2, 03/06/2011
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
20 of 28 people found this review helpful
After owning a PT for 100,000 miles, I can only say it is an ok car. GM's 4cyls get better gas mileage and have more power. Ford's are more reliable. The turning radius is too big. The seats are hard, with only one arm rest for the driver and none in the back. Paint has lasted very well, it still shines. There are better options on the market that you should consider. I found out by my mechanic that this engine will be broken if the timing belt breaks