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Used 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Wagon Consumer Reviews

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Gave Me Nightmares

Zarkster, 07/23/2010
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought this car with 13K miles on it, back when Consumer Reports actually recommended the Cruiser. The first two years were OK, but then disaster struck. The whole shock system went down, struts, bushings, brakes, and everything else had to be replaced at around 50K. The next summer, my transmission went KAPUT. Luckily, the car was still under warranty. Now, I've discovered that all the struts, bushings, axles, and rotors need to be replaced again. This car has caused me to have nightmares about driving it down hills, and then going totally out of control and careening around corners.

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5 out of 5 stars

Fun and versatile

kelo, 05/03/2008
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Lots of interior room and fun to drive car. The that has looks to boot!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

PT Cruiser a Multi-Mission car!

Bob Campbell, 04/22/2006
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My Electric Blue PT is just a terrific car value. At just under $15,000 this "BASE" auto has Air Conditioning, Power Windows..Power Brakes, A CD player with 6 speakers, a spoiler, deep tinted windows and alloy wheels. I really wanted a 5 speed manual for the fuel economy and the dealer was happy to sell it because most people today want the automatic transmission. (I think this car had been sitting for quite a while just because it was a "standard" transmission) Even with the 5 speed..fuel economy is not too good. Some owners I hear average less than 20mpg with the automatic. The fit & finish on these Mexican made cars are just outstanding! The interior is full of top grade materials too!

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4.13 out of 5 stars

2004 PT GT

CalsPT, 02/06/2007
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Purchased the car new in 2003. The HO turbo makes it a blast to drive. The Auto-Stick is useful for holding a gear while descending hills. The car still exhibits good NVH, no squeaks, rattles, nor wind noise. The car was taken back to the dealer only once under warranty for a blown audio speaker.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

my little put putt

anamaria, 09/18/2004
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Edition 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

fun to drive easy to handdle, except when you have to turn makes only wide turns no sharp turning with car. Too low in the front. I am always hitting bottom with this car. It also is hard getting up a hill even a slight incline can sloww you down a lot.

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