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“Good Car For The Money, I'm Keeping It When We Buy A New Car Soon.”

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Garry224 recommends this car
10/16/2008
Reviewing: 2003 Used Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring

Other than ripping 1 transmision out this car has held up better than the dozen new cars I bought befor it. It looks good in a old person sort of way, rides good seats dont make my back hurt (thats amazing for a cheap car) oh yea and there cheap.

Pros — comfortable, small outside, lots of room inside, good gas mileage
Cons — transmision locked up but was replaced free
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“The P.t Cruizer. It Really Is Personal Transportation!”

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Vickie53 recommends this car
08/04/2008
Reviewing: 2003 Used Chrysler PT Cruiser GT

I love the room in this car as well as the versatility. Its a small vehicle but has the features of a mini van and small SUV all rolled into one. It may be a "Cruizer: but the turbo engine makes this thing go like stink and takes the corners with ease. It may be 5 years old but people think its new. The body has held up well and it runs like new. I love the leather interior and the heated seats in winter. The gas mileage is not bad for a vehicle this size and weight and It is easy to get in and out of for any one of any age. Although the ride can be similar to a truck this vehicle is fun to drive.

Pros — I love this vehicle and would buy it all over again.
Cons — You don't know how awesome this vehicle is unitl you get in one!
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“Only When Needed”

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07/26/2008
Reviewing: 2003 Used Chrysler PT Cruiser Base

Um, I got it cheap, put a ton of miles on it, sold it back, I hated it all along but I did use it to haul everything to renovate my condo. gas mileage was okay but engine was loud and lazy. still think it looks like   a mini hearse

Pros — space, gas mileage
Cons — funky to drive, cheap paint
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“I Love My Car But She Definitly Needs Some Work.”

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Nicole1185 recommends this car
06/19/2008
Reviewing: 2003 Used Chrysler PT Cruiser Base

Overall a very nice ride, it handles very well but is a little sluggish when accelerating. The interior is spacious and is great for hauling things in as the rear seats not only fold flat but come out. The road noise in minimal and the sound system is decent. I want to put some suicide doors on some day...

Pros — I love the body style, it reminds of the old cars from the early 20th century.Has plenty of cargo space, perfect moving as I found out.
Cons — Unfortunately it only has a 4cylinder engine. The car really is too heavy for that it needs 6. And the gas mileage stinks.
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“My Turbo Pt”

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Gary1491 recommends this car
06/14/2008
Reviewing: 2003 Used Chrysler PT Cruiser GT

I like that the seats come out completely to make room for a lot of storage.  I like the size which is easy to
find parking with. I like the heated seats, the sunroof and the turbo.  I DON'T like the low profile tires since
they break on pot holes and cost $400 each.  I dont like the gas mileage which is about 20 mpg city. Overall
the car has great pick up for a small car since it is turb.

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“Awesome!”

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05/13/2008
Reviewing: 2003 Used Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring

The car has been a great asset to my collection!

Pros — Looks, Space, Drive
Cons — Acceleration, heavy weight
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“Basic”

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Craig1857 recommends this car
05/11/2008
Reviewing: 2003 Used Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring

We had 5 for work, served its function but was bad on gas for an inline 4. Holds a lot of mail and packages though.

Pros — Space and ease to access space is great.
Cons — Poor mileage and a little clown car-ish.
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“It's An Old Style Car With New Tecnolagy”

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Cassandra157 recommends this car
04/12/2008
Reviewing: 2003 Used Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited

It's a good kind of cheep car. (Insurance is a bit pricey because they are so new.) Has an over all good performance. Can do speeds well and turns are smooth. Is a bit sensitive to the passengers moving from side to side. But the wide wheel base helps prevent it from tilting. Has a lot of room for a small car. Can fold down, fold up, or remove back seats for more storage room. Also the front passenger seat folds down to make 75" of storage room. (found out how much room when I put a coat rack in the car.)

Pros — Has lost of room inside for a such a small car.
Good wiring unlike the VW Beetle that is the same price but has system problems because of low quality manufacturing and designing.
Good turning radius.
Cons — Not much room in the trunk.
Is light weight so people playing jello in the back tilts the car a bit.
I have had some engine problems but it was a rental car before I got it so it's been through a lot of driving.
Engine is not the strongest but it can get up the mountains with out much trouble and keep up with a BMW M5 on the highway if wanted.
Has little or no storage room under the seats. (for like a fire extinguisher, or first aid kit.)      
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“I Love My Car!!!!! There Are So Many That Are The Same Color As Mine Tooo.”

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Rachelle64 recommends this car
04/08/2008
Reviewing: 2003 Used Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring

What can I say my car is awesome because I own it!!!!

Pros — Nice sound system for being stock
Cons — More cup holders
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“My Pt, Betty Boop Mobile”

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Becki2 recommends this car
01/19/2008
Reviewing: 2003 Used Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited

Betty has chrome wheels, 2.2 Diesel engine. Betty decals and chrome inside and out.

Pros — Everything
Cons — The turning circle
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