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PT cruiser fun to drive
Nick, 04/14/2005
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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This car is just plain fun to drive. With the 220 HP turbo it will get and go. If you like sporty cars this is the one for you.
It's a fun car
Robert Shaw, 03/01/2006
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Thoroughly enjoy driving this car around town. Have received many, many compl- ments about from complete strangers. Still received them and car is almost two years old!!
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Turbo is the only way to go
V eronical, 03/07/2004
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
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Looks and is smaller then regular PT. Handles nicely on accelaration because of turbo. Regular gas saves at pump a bit. Younger feel to it. Deck space really small, but compensation is the freedom of the convertiable. Top easy to open and close. Safety bar looks cool. Ride is definetily a sports car. Front wheel drive only maybe not for all. Seems air tight when closed up while driving.
Survived a Deer!
marymary, 04/25/2006
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I love this car like I have no other! Fun to drive with the top down and turbo roaring. This week a deer ran in front of me while I ws driving about 35mph. The impact didn't feel bad, felt like someone threw a basketball at the car. The deer was unfortunately killed. When I assessed the damage I was surprised how extensive it was. Bent hood and radiater, dented left fender, bent both grills...about $4K in all. I am so impressed at how little impact that I felt (airbags did not deploy.) The 2006 safety rating just came out and were excellent for PT's. The survivability of an accident in this car vs. a larger vehicle had always gnawed at me a bit...now I feel better.
Fun Car-Poor Mileage
Quincey, 04/17/2005
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
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Heads turn with the top down. Fun car to drive. Car was great in snow. Poor gas mileage is the only negative thing we found. Almost have the car a year now.Tunk opening a little awkward.
Purple Haze
Turbozak, 03/16/2004
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Love it, Exellent ride ,very quite,perfect exhaust note,quick, cool roof boot, nice power top,well design interior materials, sharp paint,600 miles and no problem yet.I cant believe I bought a Chrysler, I'm Japannese Car driver...Hope knowone else buys one ,I love all the attention.
Great car fun fun to drive
Dyna, 05/31/2006
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I love my pt gt convert. it is the most fun car I have ever had.
PT Convertible - Fun and Affordable
Gary, 04/17/2005
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
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This is a fantastic vehicle for the money. It is fun to drive, always getting looks from people and the worst thing that's been said about it from people looking/admiring is - "How Cute" The mileage has been very acceptable, the Sport Bar does cut down the wind noise on the road with the top down so you can hold a conversation and not a shouting match. The boot is not difficult tp put on and take off - when done correctly - it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure it out. And in the 10 months we've owned it the top has been up MAY 5 times. I mean come on, why have a convertible if you don't put the top down.
Tons of Fun!
Susan Skinner, 06/03/2006
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Traded in my 94 4 Runner for a 2005 PT Cruiser GT Turbo in Cool Vanilla with a khaki top. WOW! I Love it! It is solid, fun to drive - makes me wake up hoping each day is nice enough to put the top down! This model has a lot of power so it takes some getting used to in pulling out from a stop-one day I over- corrected. Not used to all that pep. Any complaints I have are minor. Its hard to grab the seatbelts from behind the seats, there are visibility issues - but overall I couldnt be happier with this cool car!
I love my Baby !!
mare, 02/25/2006
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
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This car is so much fun to drive!! I always get stopped by people to ask about it. It handles the road very well. I live in the north east and was going to take it off the road for the winter but did not want to give it up. I have been very impressed on the way it handles in the ice and snow
New Cruiser
texag, 03/23/2004
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
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Just bought my new Touring convertable last weekend. Drove down country roads near my home, and was very pleasantly surprised how smooth the ride was. This is the most fun to drive car I have ever owned.
Satisfying Experience
JR Ero, 03/26/2004
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
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The Convertible PT's main strength is its flashy looks and its distinctive interior/exterior design. Fun to drive with the turbo spririted acceleration and smoothness. The layout of the dash and its stylish body give the car character. The backseat are roomy enough to accommodate two adults in comfort. Top is easy to open and close. Safety bar looks very cool. The PT is definitely worth the price.
Dream Cruiser Series 4
Joanne, 04/16/2005
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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My "Dream " car! Absolutely am in love with it. I enjoy the enhanced pick-up that it has but I do notice the fuel economy is slightly less. I will more than likely get another one in the future.
PT Cruiser Convertible
CalvinX, 06/17/2006
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
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I purchased this car when I turned 40. I actually researched and purchased this car "online" before they were available to the public. Two years later I am still very pleased with my purchase. For the price, it was a very good purchase.
GO TURBO or stay on the porch!
MICHAEL YANKO, 07/09/2006
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
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I'm in love with my car again!!!! I'm a convertible man for the last 30 years and I must say I'm very impressed with this awesome vehicle. I have a bad lower back and the way these seats fit me is like they were designed by my chiropractor....the height fully raised is perfect...the lumbar is firm, and because of the roof height there is no lower back strain on me getting in and out. When I test drove a new Touring Turbo ragtop I and took it on a drivers ed obstacle course, then to a vacant parking lot to find out what it would really do....I smoked the tires, tried to roll it, ..and although I didn't buy the new one I tested...I decided the PT Cruiser Turbo covertible was the one for me!
I love my car.
Kathy Furnas, 04/17/2005
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I love my PT Convertible. I have had it a year now and for the first time am not ready to trade it off. Such fun to drive, especially with the top town. Comfortable, fun and sexy. Can't beat that!!!
Makes the Drive NOT Boring
Robyn Hurd, 04/30/2005
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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This car is exceptionally fun to drive. I like to drive with the top down (Florida) nearly all of the time and the ease of putting it up and down (One button) allows this. You can easily go Up or Down at a Stop sig! Plenty of Power. Amazing interior room. And Cute as it can be!
I love it
wilky, 04/08/2004
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
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I picked up my PT cruiser convertible over a week ago and love it. The ride is smooth and quiet. I was surprised even when the top is down how quiet and great the car drives. The weather has been only in the 50's and still have loved driving the car with the top down, I can't wait until the summer. I think the turbo option is a must for a little more pep!
Blue Turbo Drop Top from the 40s
Zhen, 03/21/2004
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
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Wow! 180hp with 210lb torque! This is such a hot car. I have had this car for less then 2 days and already have had 10 people tell me how much they love the styling. I have the Electric Blue with Dark interior. It is so hot! This car isn't the GT, but it has so much power. I wish the tires where higher performance with better grip because I have smoked the tires four times from start to 40 and once while going 20 and hitting the gas.
Just got one
Paul from Pomona, 03/23/2004
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
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Great speed and acceleration, with great handeling. Tight with an unexpected quiet. The most fun I've had driving in a long while. Great back seat, with comfort and not too much wind/noise. It feels like a big sports car. The best of both - sports and sedan. Fun watching the heads turn.
I love my car!
JB3, 04/17/2005
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I've owned my cruier convertible now for a year, and have very little negative to say about it. I have the GT Turbo model, so needless to say, the performance is excellent. The handling is very smooth on the road, and the easiest car I have ever driven. The car is roomy, comfortable, stylish and still turns heads after a year. Four fit comfortably in the car, and there is ample leg room for everyone, front or back. The trunk is also roomier than I thought it would be. This is a well put together and thought out vehicle.
PT Touring Convertible
alyne, 04/18/2004
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
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Purchased April 6 2004. This car has a blind spot the size of an elephant, use of the side mirrors may help to correct this. I love the intuitive and ergonomically well-placed control buttons on the dash. Lots of head and leg room front and rear. The colour matched sport bar looks great. The cute little trunk is a tad awkward to access. The 2.4L Standard Turbo, using regular gas, provides plenty of power for city and highway driving. Assembled in Toluca, Mexico. . I love it!
Not as good as the original
SandiH, 12/03/2004
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I had a 2001 PT wagon, which I absolutely loved! Traded it in for the convertible, and was very disappointed. New turbo engine was great, but I found I really missed the cargo room of the original. Even taking convertible into account, the trunk is VERY poorly designed and hard to access -- even for weekly chores like groceries. Also found the seatbelt uncomfortable -- hit me on the neck, and isn't adjustable. I'm 5'5'', and felt as if the driver's seat had to be pushed way forward to reach the clutch. Sad to say, after just 6 months I traded it in (at a loss of $9,000 in just 6 mos! So much for holding its value!) for a Lexus RX330.
A pleasant surprise
Judybl, 05/18/2005
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Needed a fun car to tow behind our Freightliner(Chrysler) motorhome. Always looked down on the PT Cruiser, but tried the convertible and have been in love with it ever since. Standard transmission makes the power of the small engine very adequate- As a pleasant surprise- there is virtually no road noise with the top up, and very acceptable noise with it down. Lowest price model had all the accessories we think are mandatory (remote entry, power windows, and even compass and temperature) Chrysler build quality on this car built in Mexico is impeccable- even better than the Lexus RX300 we traded for it. Would we buy it again- yes.
PT Cruiser GT Convertible
Jamie Wagner, 04/20/2004
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I knew that I wanted this car,when I first saw it on the Chrysler web site.I had to have one.As soon as the cars started hitting the dealerships,I called around until I found the one I wanted.A Black GT Convertible.This car to me is everything retro.It makes me feel like a kid again.I know that it will be a classic.I do not have anything negative to say about this car.I know that I will enjoy it.I plan to keep it forever.
I love this car!!!
Tina , 04/29/2005
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
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I bought this car about 2-3 weeks after it came out on the showroom floor. It handles very well and the top is quite easy to operate, especially when getting caught in the rain! The only complaint I have is the trunk. When you're putting something in it, you have to bend under, and I've hit my head more than once, but the pros far outweigh the cons in my opinion!!!
Just Crusin'
Pammy, 07/21/2006
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I think this is the greatest car! Not only does it handle well but it gets a lot of attention while driving. Nice pick up... love driving on the open road.
Reliving my 20's
Martyh1957, 04/14/2004
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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This convertible is great! I love being on of the first to own it. The engine is very peppy, the sound system is wonderful and I love the rag top. If it would only warm up a bit and stop raining!
midlife crisis
Gerald Harry, 05/01/2005
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
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We love the look and preformance of our Convertable PT,it is fun to drive top up or down.........
INFO ON PT CONVERTIBLE
Roberto , 04/18/2004
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
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If a person buys a PT Cruiser Convertible that is a turble. They are going to pay a lot of money for car because it uses up more gas, but the good thing is. It takes off fast because it has a fast pick up!
Plum Wonder
Sharon B, 05/01/2004
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
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Drove 800 miles 1 week after getting, was as comfortable as my bigger jeep. People comment on how much they love it everytime l take it on the road. Everyone says WOW. I have the plum convertible and I love the color. It looks it looks a lot more expensive than it was.
to costly for what you get
ellja, 04/26/2004
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
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bad blind spot with top up when looking over right or left shoulder. rear window to small. sport bar makes forward view from rear set diffecult. sports bar DOESN'T CUT DOWN WIND OR NOISE to rear pass.
Cruisin in style
lee bolding, 05/27/2005
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Have only had good experiences with this auto .. Very solid heavy feel - holds the road well, good acceleration.
Great Car
RUSGC, 12/10/2004
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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The car was bought to be my wife's toy. My toy is an '84 Porsche 911. I'm not going to say this is close to a Porsche, but it is a lot of fun and a real head turner, guys and gals, and it gets lots of looks and questions. We've driven it on two trips, 1500 miles and 2800 miles..great trip car, very comfortable, GREAT performance from the turbo engine, very comfortable with top down. At Interstate speeds, we can converse at normal voice levels, and hear the radio/cd player, which, by the way,is easy to use and has good sound quality.
Happy PT Convertible Owner
Mike Mermelstein, 05/07/2004
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I have had my PT Convertible for two months. It performs very well. I have not had any problems with the vehicle at this time. The Turbo engine has lots of power. It performs very well on straight aways as well as hills. It has more power than I had expected. I like the auto stick transmission. It gives me the opportunity to drive the car like a stick shift. I especially like this feature on the curves and the hills. The car has an autostick transmission. It performs very well. The vehicle is very roomy. It seats four comfortably. There is more room then in larger convertibles.
The Lang account
Lang, 05/27/2005
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
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I love to drive it around every where. Every where I go I get comments about how good it looks. It drives smooth and has awesome pick-up.It's a great little car with plenty of space in the back seat.
PTCRUISER
jeffdahmen, 05/06/2004
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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WE BOUGHT A SEAMIST GREEN PT FROM CROWN AND HAVE LOVED IT ON SIGHT,THE TURBO WAS THE BEST THING THEY COULD HAVE DONE CAUSE OUR PATRIOT BLUE NONE TURBO WAS A LOT LACKING ON POWER! THEY NEED TO PUT A LARGER OR MORE EFFICENT AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM IN THO...THAT MY STORY AND I'M STICKIN TO IT!!!ENJOY!
Great enjoyment
Robert Thompson, 05/28/2005
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
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We fell in love with it in car magazine pictures. Full blown love when we actually saw one on the lot. Took it home to try and it has not left. Great fun, great ease to enjoy the top down. Great purformance and gas mileage balance. The turbo is wonderful. Only down side has been having to replace the front brakes after only 18K miles of normal city driving. We simply love the little thing that is not so little and really works for us. Drives great, looks great and we get great comments on it every where we go. Thanks Chrysler for contintinueing to put out exciting cars. I just wish I could have a HEMI in it.
I love it
Robert Howard, 05/07/2004
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
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I have only had mine for a week have 500 miles on it now. We love it, our kids love it. It is a great little car for taking weekend trips. We have ea two year old she has a custom baby seat with a cover for the sun. This car handles great , good gas mileage, just all out fun. I was deciding between the Mercedes CLK320 convertible and the Audi at convertible. For the money and the style, couldn't go wrong.
Love the PT Cruiser Touring Convertible
RsvpJoyce, 05/14/2004
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
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Love this car...I have owned many cars from a Eclipse to a Mercedes and this is my favorite car.
From Honda to Chrysler
Scott In Buffalo, 12/16/2004
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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When I traded my 02 Accord SE for this vehcile, I was very apprehensive about my first "American" car in over 10 years. Overall, I have had the cruiser for about a month and am satisfied with my buying decision. It seems at this point the imports are not willing to deal. I was even told by a local Honda dealer "We don't really negotiate on our Accords anymore, they sell themselves". Well, not to this consumer. The cruiser is an excellent vehicle on a long trip. Everyone is comfortable, including rear seat passengers. It takes a while for gas mileage to improve but I am finally getting about 22 MPG in a city/hwy mix after about 4 weeks.
New owner sothern california
CINDY, 05/29/2005
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I just purchased the pt turbbo conv cruiser .....Fun to drive good looking sports car feel . Has a nice punch with the turbo ..Only two complaints i have are the lack of ability to get into the trunk without bending down really low ...And the seats are a tad bit shallow in the front could be about 3 inches more in length other than that its a cool car and we love it !
Great Value for the Price
Ladybob, 05/18/2004
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
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A very unique and stylish car. I have been complimented at stoplights and notice others noticing me driving in the Cruiser.
The most Practical of Convertibles
MsterPete3, 05/21/2004
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
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This car is, by far, the most fun that I've ever driven. The flashy body style coupled with it's convertible top make it quite a looker out on the roads. The gas mileage is okay for a car...19/city & 26/HWY. If you're going to get this car, I would definitely invest in the turbo engine which will provide you with the kind of pickup you need to get up and go. I found that the regular 4cyl did not perform very well when going from 0 to highway speed. The convertible top is very easy to operate and takes less than 30 seconds to transform.
So far, so good...
The YARDI Guy, 05/27/2005
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I just bought it, after a few thousand miles in Chrysler Sebrings. The Sebring is great on the highway, but a little "boaty" in the city, not to mention too AARP for me. The PT, on the other hand, is just "ugly enough" to keep things on the light side. Plus, it's nimble enough and small enough to zip around the burbs. 50 is as fast as I can do in the 300 mile break-in, so I hope it does as well over 70. For that matter, I hope I do, too!!!
Cruiser Convertuble
RayF, 05/26/2004
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
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Had the car for a month and it is really a head turner to say the least. Top is very easy to use and stores out of the way for rear visibility. Have the touring edition Turbo which runs on regular gas. Fund to drive and a classy ride. Other than the dark grey interior which is really too dark for my tastes, but Im working on that, it is a great ride., Gaslonie Mileage is improving as it breaks in.
great, fun, car
foxtrot, 05/30/2004
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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This car is great handeling, very good acceleration. It is fin to drive.
P/T Convertible is Solid & Fun
Dogchow, 01/10/2005
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I was especially impressed with how sturdy and solid this car is, especially after being disappointed with the feel of the Sebring convertible. This convertible is also surprisingly quiet with none of the highway wind noise usually associated with a convertible. Very comfortable car.
Love it!
AIMNICHOLE, 05/28/2005
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
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This car has been amazing! I have so much fun in it! Also with the glass back window, and the airtight top, you cant even tell it is a convertible with the top up, it is awesome!
Having a Blast
USMADAD, 05/30/2004
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Picked up one of the first GT Turbo Convertibles in April. It has been a joy to drive. It has more power than I will probably ever need but it is nice to be able to get up to traffic flow speed in a heartbeat. It is convenient to put the top up or down as conditions require while sitting at a traffic light. Look forward to driving it every day to and from the office.