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Used 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Body Creaking Noise

Ernie Weber, 05/01/2008
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Edition 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

Wife and I love this car which now has 79000 miles. Trouble free with great ride and handling and versatility. For the past year we have had a creaking noise in the chassis. Local mechanic cannot locate nor could local dealer. This noise occurs primarily after coming out of a right hand turn. Not while driving straight. Bouncing up and down while standing still fails to duplicate the noise. Has anyone had this problem and how was it fixed?

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Love my PT!!!!

Steph1163, 04/11/2008
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring Edition 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

I bought this car in 2006 with only 2800 miles on it! I got very lucky. I have always had great luck with the car. The only problem I have had is that the light cover for the windows roll up fell out. My PT has been the most reliable car I have owned!!!

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4 out of 5 stars

A Luxury Car It's Not

PW, 08/08/2003
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Edition 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

The car is excellent for what it's supposed to be. However, if you are use to luxury, you won't get it here. You'll get lots of space versatility and reliability. You won't get power, fuel economy, or luxury. The noise level is high, and the stereo hard to hear with any real quality. We have tried for 2 years to love it, but failed.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Think before you complain

Ray, 12/19/2004
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

People should think a little before they complain about the power or engine size or handling. The handling is harsh b/c of what Chrysler had to use to keep the cargo area spacious. The engine compartment cannot fit a I-6. It costs less than $20,000 base. You can't add AWD b/c of the aforementioned suspension issues. Don't complain that it doesn't have it.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

MY PT

tommy, 08/05/2006
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

My family bought our PT Cruiser in August 2002 about 9 months after my aunt had just bought one of her own. Compared to our other Daimler-Chrysler models (97 Jeep Cherokee, 03 Dodge Dakota) The PT has held up the best, gets the best gas mileage and the biggest problem we have had with it is changing the tires at only 20k. Our repairman said that DC has been putting low grade (20k or less) tires on all new models in order to save money.

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