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4.75 out of 5 stars

'02 PT Cruiser Limited

infantrydrillsgt, 04/29/2006
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Edition 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I work in the used car business, so I see and drive just about every make and model of car out there. The PT Cruiser I own is as solid as the day I bought it. It has held up better than many of the much vaunted Hondas I see on a daily basis.

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5 out of 5 stars

My 2002 Pt

my pt, 07/30/2005
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Edition 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought my PT NEW and I love it and I have great gas mileage. I would not sell this car I love this car. I love driving it and it is fun. I have a good pick up speed with it and I would buy another one if I have too.

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3 out of 5 stars

What a disappointment

Travis Culver, 12/28/2005
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring Edition 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

There are lots of high reviews for the PT...this is not one of them. This thing LOVES the shop, rocks and gas stations. In the 3 years we've owned it, it has had 3 of 4 window motors replaced, approx. 8 windshileds (no, not kidding) a rebuilt transmission, squeaky brakes, a bad EGR valve, and malfunctioning fog lights. Even though my wife and I love the PT for it's looks and functionality, we are sick and tired of the cost of gas and the trips to the shop. If the tranny hadn't one bad less that 500 miles within it's 70,000 mile warranty, we would have been in for $3,000+ in repairs. Wish I could say better things about a car we had high hopes for, but just wishing we'd never bought it.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Happy in my PT

WinDaddy, 05/24/2007
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring Edition 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I've got 106K miles now and haven't had any problems with the car. There's a slight clunking from the rear occasionally under hard cornering just recently started. I understand it's worn suspension bushings on the rear, so I'll be replacing those soon. At 40K I installed aftermarket springs and shocks to improve the handling. A bit stiffer ride, but well worth it. I also installed a Borla aftermarket exhaust and AirRaid intake. It has a nice growl, and power is OK with the 5 speed manual. I would not like this car with an automatic. Just replaced timing belt- it's more expensive than most- you have to disconnect A/C hoses and raise the engine up few inches.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Very happy so far....800 miles

joeboy, 12/04/2002
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Solid car, no rattles or squeeks yet. Time will tell. I have the 5 speed. 1st gear is a little weak, but then it pulls pretty well. Very versatile. I would recommend it.

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