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Used 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Had to have one!

skierx420, 01/07/2008
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 23 people found this review helpful

I ordered a 2008 PT Conv. with a 5 speed for my wife to replace her tiny Hyundai Accent. We wanted a fun car. Even though it was December and we are in the North the car handles great on the snow. The gears are a little closer in range than her Hyundai and the shifter has a better action. The car handles great even though it is a little porky and we like to hustle the car. The fuel economy could be better as we are getting about 26 mpg right now. After break in and warmer weather that number should be better. We love the insulated top. Its quieter than the Hyundai and its just as warm. YES essentials seats are great, coffee doesn't soak in!

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1 out of 5 stars

PT LOSER

Melanie DeSouza, 02/04/2019
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 7 people found this review helpful

Under no circumstances should you buy this vehicle. It's the biggest piece of crap you could ever own. It doesn't matter what year you buy they are all pieces of crap. The motor mounts will constantly go out the AC will constantly go out it will constantly overheat oil leaks transmission leaks especially. Please whatever you do I am begging you to not buy this car you will regret it. You've been warned so if you buy it and it turns out to be a piece of crap just like I said it is then you have nobody to blame but yourself. Save your money by something else.

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5 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
Performance
2 out of 5 stars
Interior
2 out of 5 stars
Comfort
3 out of 5 stars
Reliability
1 out of 5 stars
Value
1 out of 5 stars
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4.75 out of 5 stars

I can't believe I bought this great car!

BIG NL, 05/06/2008
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I've owned this all of 2 days and its been incredible. Everyone goes WOW!!! The surf blue is a real eye catcher. I am a large person and everyone is shocked I bought this convertible!!! At 350 lbs.. most cars are not suitable but this is so roomy! Of course all good things in Detroit get discontinued. Had to really search to find one but so far it was well worth it!

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4.25 out of 5 stars

My Beatles-Mobile

sgtpepper33, 01/06/2010
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Got this car for my sweet 16, and I love it! So fun to drive, a great starter car. Everyone told me that Pt Cruisers were for old people, but its surf blue color makes it very chic. Great to drive for long amounts of time and listen The Beatles in. :)

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Cruiser--my first new car!!!!

Elizabeth, 04/02/2009
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This was my first new car! I love my car, although some people said it was an "old lady car." I bought it to celebrate graduation a year ago and the only thing that bugs me about the car is that it is not really comfy on road trips.

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