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Used 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Wagon Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

PT Cruiser is Reliable

PT Cruiser Reliable, 07/27/2006
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

The PT Cruiser is a very reliable car with routine maintenance. I have owned a different model car with each of the 5 new car purchases I have made in my lifetime. I would rate the Cruiser as one of the top. It is very reliable and has not had any major repairs. I stay very close to the maintenance schedules and have driven this car all over the US in every sort of weather without issues. I plan to give this car to my soon to be licensed teen. The leg room and posture makes you feel like your driving a mini-van (I had an knee injury and a stretched out leg wasn't feasible). The ability to remove the back seats make it as convenient as a van if you need to carry lots of cargo.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Gas Mileage

doris riggs, 05/07/2006
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Edition 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

The only complaint that I have, I don't get the kind of gas mileage that you have listed.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

2002 pt after 80,000 miles

richard Eaton, 05/04/2009
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Edition 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

first car we ever brought new. the only problem we have experienced in the past with around 50,000 miles, the car would over heat. if you stopped for 5 minutes and restarted the car, the overheating would stop. carried it to the local chysler dealer and let them keep it overnite to locate problem. no problem found and has not over heated again since then and vehicle has over 80,000 miles on it.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

We have a Love / Hate Relationship

Yankeemare, 09/17/2008
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Edition 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I LOVE this car and HATE the constant repairs! 2 full sets of brakes in 3 years, new transmission at 80,000 miles, fog lights won't turn off - had to have the lights disconnected, but the LCD interior light stays on all the time, engine overheating, water pump, thermostat, timing belt and serpentine belt being replaced as we speak (97,000 miles). I love the design, comfort, interior, passenger and cargo capacity, and it's very easy to get my grandson in and out of his car-seat in the back seat. I'm shopping for another hatchback but it sure won't be a PT Cruiser and that makes me very sad. If Chrysler could up the reliability quotient, I'd be a PT Cruiser buyer / owner forever

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Zippidy do dah!!

55gdane, 06/27/2002
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I went from a 1998 Ford Expedition to the Cruiser and love it!!! Am I having a bit of a mid life crisis??? Maybe just a little as I did not go out and buy the expensive sport car...anyway the car is very cooooool and great to drive. I think the pick up (engine) is pretty good, of course could be a bit quicker but I did not buy for that reason. Comfortable interior...I like sitting up a little higher.

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