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Used 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Wagon Consumer Reviews

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Our pt cruiser

JIM L'ESPERANCE, 07/15/2005
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

The car has been a huge disappointment for us.The gas mileage is much worse than our ford escape.The seats are like sitting on a rock and they are very uncomfortable.The icing on the cake was when the windshield suddenly cracked while my wife was driving. There were no vehicles on the highway at the time. We took the car to a glass place and were told there were no stone chips and they suggested we take the car to our dealer as chrysler may cover the cost of a $900 windshield.They felt it was a stress crack. The dealer told us the warranty for glass is 20,000 kilometers and we were over that so were out of luck.We have contacted chrysler and are waiting for a response.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love my "gal"

ylns, 10/06/2004
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Edition 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

My "gal," and yes, she has a name, that is tradition, you understand, is my "retirement" vehicle, and the first brand new car I have ever owned. I have driven her in all kinds of environments----mountains, desert, city driving, freeway trips, and she has done a grand job for me. On a road trip I got 26 mpg overall, not real impressive, but had a huge variety of types of roads, etc. including some real mountain climbs, so felt she did herself proud. My "gal" has no turbo, just really a rather Plain Jane, but is just a dream to drive. Would make the same choice again. I love my "gal."

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Great car with lousy engine

Hayabusa4u, 08/09/2006
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Edition 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

This car was very reliable and I never had a problem with it, but is horribly underpowered. The gas mileage is awful as well. I was actually scared a few times getting on the freeway because I couldn't accelerate fast enough. I will never buy another PT Cruiser. To top it all off, the resale value is a joke. The car was not even worth half what I paid for it just 2 years earlier. I just bought a Toyota Camry and what a difference. It gets great gas mileage and can actually accelerate up a hill. I hope the next PT Cruiser has some power, and better resale value, because I really do like the styling.

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5 out of 5 stars

Fun and Comfort

JimmyJ765, 03/19/2004
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Edition Platinum Series 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Great car. Was driving a SUV. No comparison on the comfort of driving. Wanted the comfort of a car and the room of a SUV. Did not want a van again. The PT Crusier fit the bill. I could not be happier.

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4 out of 5 stars

Fun, but ...

Computerguru, 06/11/2008
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

My wife and I bought this car brand new, but it has had problems ever since and Chrysler refuses to cover them. Wheel bearings and control arm bushings went out at 36,700 miles, BEFORE the tires. It also has a stalling problem, that nobody seems to be able to figure out. I will not buy another Chrysler. That's for sure..

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