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Used 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser Consumer Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

still nothing like it

sam, 03/07/2018
2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful

take your time, find one that has low miles.i purchased my 2009 pt , in 50,000 miles the only needed repair was fan assembly and cam position sensor ( cheap easy fixes). this car has been magnificent, i am 6'3 250 lbs. easy car to get in and out of and easy to drive. wish it had a little more power ,but besides that i would highly recommend.

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5 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Its fine.

Jay, 05/12/2017
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

My 2008 PT Cruiser has plenty of room, and it great for moving furniture. Performance with the naturally aspirated 2.4l isnt great but Its not bad once you get it up to highway speeds. I average about 20 mpg which, for a car this small, is pretty bad. Reliability has been fine, had to replace a few things over my 9 years of ownership, but its been no worse than my Accord. I'd buy it again.

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3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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2.5 out of 5 stars

Wheel Bearings @ 60k

Bob, 11/22/2010
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful

Have to replace both front wheel bearings & rotors @60k! $700+. Never had to do this on any car I've owned. Can't find the horn to repair it, weird. Otherwise car is alright for basic transportation. Hopefully no more expensive repairs.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Fun and Classy!

Cruiser, 07/27/2008
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful

This car is comfortable, easy to drive and has a solid feel. I love it. It appeals to young and old alike. I am glad I made the purchase. Highly recommend

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1 out of 5 stars

Randomly stops, horn randlomy honks,

Jess, 12/29/2017
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I loved this car (besides driving it in the snow) until it started to randomly act like it ran out of gas, started honking randomly, and would randlomy turn on my hazards, which I would not be able to turn off. It turns out, Chrysler was sued over this year of car's TIPM. Which, controls all of these things, plus Windows. They never put in a recall, even though your car will randomly stop no matter how fast your going. It's about $1,200 to fix.

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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