Used 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Consumer Reviews
Used PT Cruiser for sale
dont buy it
big pig iron, 10/20/2004
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased as a certified used car at 39000, tie rods went bad at 42000, a/c broke at 47000, transmission failed at 57000, car was serviced regularly and adult driven on highway for work purposes only. car continually had problems and was traded at an exceptional loss just to escape the ongoing agony. never buy another american car again.
It just couldn't take it anymore
hawkybaby, 11/13/2004
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Don't get me wrong, I loved my Cruiser. I really did. The body, the interior, the functionality and versatility ... they were top-notch! The problem lied in long-term reliability. I drive around A LOT -- full time job, 3 kids, family living far away. I spend a lot of time in the car and on the road. It couldn't keep up with me. After 78,000 miles, I was burning oil like gas, the shocks went, there was an electrical problem causing 1/2 the car to go dark, the transmission slipped going into 2nd gear and she creaked worse than my grandmother did! I had already spent over $500 replacing the radiator, and decided to let her go.
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Great, but could be better in snow!
cruisergirl57, 12/26/2004
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Cruiser used a little over a year ago and have been pleased with the milage (I commute an hour each way to and from work and get about 28-30 hwy) but handles very poorly in snow. The brakes have sounded horrible since I bought it and even when checked, am told no problem. I am going to replace the brakes shortly and put on better tires for winter. Overall very nice car and my Inferno Red with custom striping is a head turner. Not for heavy use in Ohio winters. May be looking for an SUV!
Don't Expect Too Much
techshark, 02/21/2005
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
We have a 2001 PT Cruiser. While it's fun to look at it is seriously underpowered and has lots of issues. Despite that we have a "bumper to bumper" extended warranty, it never seems to cover any of the issues and each service is several hundred dollars a time and at least $100 to diagnose. The car has a VERY dangerous blind spot so you must adjust the mirrors exactly and take your eyes off the road to look behind you in both directions to change lanes. The car is so underpowered that it cannot make more than 60 mph up a hill with 2 people in it. The gas mileage is on its best day 20 mpg highway so don't buy this for fuel economy. If all you want is styling, this is the car for you.
great looks, poor return for the money
rizzo, 07/30/2003
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Styling is great, interior versatility best in class. BUT, engine performance worst I've ever had, no power, poor fuel economy, poor quality fit and finish, and now Chrysler ruins the resale with incentives on new models. Last Chrysler product I'll ever own.