2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Review
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Review
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Appraise This CarChrysler PT Cruiser model years
Chrysler PT Cruiser types
- Wagon
- Convertible
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Pros
- Distinctive styling inside and out, spacious cabin with multiconfigurable rear seats, smooth ride, spirited acceleration on turbo models, reasonable pricing.
Cons
- Acceleration can be sluggish with base engine, awkward seating position for shorter drivers, unimpressive fuel economy.
What’s new
A convertible joins the PT Cruiser lineup for 2005.
Edmunds says
A practical wagon with some Hollywood style, the PT Cruiser can also be fun to drive, especially in turbo form.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$198/mo for PT Cruiser Base
PT Cruiser Base
vs
$179/mo
Avg. Compact Car
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
5 star(74%)
4 star(17%)
3 star(6%)
2 star(3%)
1 star(0%)
363 reviews
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4.25 out of 5 stars
Great car but one nagging flaw
mobiledj, 06/25/2015
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
It's like a clown car: With back seats out I haul three 15-inch speakers sitting upright, DJ box, 2 big tubs of wires/cables, 8 flood lamps, 2 speaker stands, 3 mic stands, 40-in folding table, rolled carpet, case of cordless mics, folding hand truck, video monitor and stand, laptop, hard drive, props and subwoofer (front seat). Never stranded in 154,000 mi. Honest 23 mpg mixed, 28-30 … highway. Easy on tires, brakes. Adequate power with 5M. But on 3rd $1,200 engine fan assembly! Fans last maybe 3 years and then A/C overheats until new fan installed. Great ride, decent handling. Quiet. Like all twin-cam Chryslers, it uses oil. I'm 6'2" and fit comfortably. Aiming for 200,000 mi as on my Neon.
5 out of 5 stars
The Best Car EVER
limartinez, 11/29/2014
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
I got my PT in 2006, when it had only 57 miles on it. It has 156,000 miles on it. I have pushed it to its limits and then some. I moved from WI to TX and hauled 9x its max load pulling a trailer. The car did not give out not even when I knew I broke the engine. Literally. Never did it leave me or my family on the side of the road. Best Car I have Ever Owned. I rebuilt the old engine and … purrrrrs like a kitty.... Update 6-1-2016, still have this car, besides changing the oil every 4,500 miles, I check the water levels once a month, and the oil levels, once a week. Its still by far the best car I have ever owned. I love it at the beach when I go fishing and I love it at work to and from. Minor issue, due to my hobby of fishing, I will need some work on minor rust areas. As it turns out, ocean water is not any cars best friend. Besides that, I'm at 180,000 miles now and still, the engine is going strong.
4.63 out of 5 stars
Loved this car, but hated turning radius
SuMo, 05/01/2010
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
I was just in a wreck and totaled my car after 5 years and 55,000 miles. I can speak from experience - this car did wonderfully in a front end collision at 50 mph. I walked away unhurt. Now to the car itself: This car was reliable, never in the shop for any major repairs. I loved the leather seats and seat warmers. The top is so easy to put up and down - I commonly did it while … waiting at a stoplight. It had decent trunk space and could easily accommodate 4 passengers. My major complaints with this car were the poor gas mileage (mid/high teens in the city) and the worst turning radius of any car I have ever driven. The car also had some pretty significant blind spots when the top was up.
4.75 out of 5 stars
pleasant surprise
kb5868, 05/13/2014
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
I bought a 2005 PT in 2007 with 11k miles as a 16th birthday gift for my daughter, with the plan it would get her through college and then "throw it away". Well, now at 50k miles and 7 years later, this has been the most trouble free car ever. The plan was to sell it and use the proceeds on a new car, but it still looks and drive as new, she still loves it and for the $5000-6000 it's … worth, is still half what I paid 7 years ago. Huge value in my mind.
2005 PT Cruiser Highlights
Wagon
Base
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $13,630 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 22 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $198/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 21.9 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the PT Cruiser include:
- Alarm
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
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