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Used 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

PT CRUISING

Ed Glowacki, 03/10/2019
updated 03/15/2021
2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful

A very well designed interior . Amazing amount of space , more than a CRV by far . Excellent forward visibility as you do ride high like an SUV. Maintain it and it's just as reliable as any other car today .

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3.88 out of 5 stars

mondays car

sandy, 08/26/2009
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

My 1st pt was a 2002 5 speed loved the car after 124,000 mi I felt I should get another. I have been to the dealer to many times. I bought a used 2008 with 12,000 mi. After 2 mo. And 3, ooo mi the car died on a 4 lane road. Alternator needed to be replaced. 2 moths later a wire came loose need to be replaced. Just picked it up from the dealership and now the speedometer is not working. Gotta go back again. I do not trust this car anymore. I loved the 2002. Hate this car. I am afraid to go on a long trip.

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5 out of 5 stars

Sunset Boulevard Street Edition Rocks!

Karen, 05/25/2008
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

This is my second PT. My first met with an untimely end and other than a few colorful bruises and sore spots I survived. My 2002 Limited didn't. I'm so very impressed with these vehicles I bought another to replace my still missed PT. But it was meant to be. Because the PT I just happened to find tucked away in this private dealership is ONE of the 500 that were made. Yep, I got one. I have a Sunset Boulevard Street Edition PT Cruiser. This car is gorgeous! And it's mine, mine, mine!!

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4 out of 5 stars

wish I could buy another new one!

Gordon, 02/09/2018
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

the best thing about the cruiser is the ability to load and unload heavy cargo. I carry 10 to 12 bags if feed and the low door sill is a big help in loading and unloading. Have been looking for a replacement but have not seen anything that can do the job as yet.

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3 out of 5 stars

the overheating PT CRUISER

PAUL WILLIAMS`, 10/01/2010
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
15 of 20 people found this review helpful

I bought a 2008 pt cruiser what a nightmare, bushings go every single year they went 3 times in 2 years. Also overheats when in idle a lot the dealership tells me its the engine cooling fan module thank god I bought the extended warranty on it. The module cost over 400 dollars plus labor. Not my favorite car but it heats well in the winter. Gas mileage is very poor for some reason it's only a 4 cylinder car it shouldn't be that poor at all.

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