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Re: Solid Reliability (Reply to this comment)
by mkaresh,  in Cars & Motorsports
The front suspension is a weak point, but I ended up finding a shop that replaced the control arm bushings for $225. Much better than the $800 the dealer wanted to replace the entire assemblies. So the car is seeming a little less unreliable now.
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Oct 02 '07
8:56 am PDT
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Solid Reliability (Reply to this comment)
by LizaSauls
We have had a 2002 PT Touring used heavily in our small business. We have had suspension wear issues after having to install a wheelchair lift on the back for a family member. The clutch wore out rather early at around 60,000 miles despite all our other manual cars making it to nearly 200,000 (we hold ON to cars once paid for!) The headlights once refused to stay off which required a new switch. Otherwise under heavy daily stop/go use & teaching 2 teens to drive, it has been extremely reliable, comfortable and versatile.
Our 20 yr old son is now about to buy his first car, and we are looking at a rental fleet 2006 Touring after finding other brands in the "compact" category expensive, cheaply made or much smaller. With the prices down since our first PT, he's going to be able to pick this up for under $200/mo, $1,000 down....the popular look-alike foreign starter cars would have cost much more. Our trusty mechanic didn't flinch either when we mentioned we were thinking of a second PT...and he's picky about what to trust with a teen!
If you love the retro look like I did...it doesn't disappoint. Yes, there is always a risk of a lemon within any brand, but the recalls and complaints on this one are rare..especially after I DID get a lemon with a Ford Bronco II in the 1980s that cost me a fortune! Dealer service can be a bear sometimes, but we've had a spectacular independent mechanic do a better job with the work and pricing when we weren't stuck going to the dealer for required warranty stuff. Compared to that Ford too, even the paint job & interior has held up wonderfully!
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Oct 01 '07
12:28 pm PDT
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Re: Thanks for the PT Cruiser Review (Reply to this comment)
by mkaresh, in Cars & Motorsports
Just updated my review. I wrote it right before the transmissions torque converter and pump required replacement, at a cost of $1,700. At 52,000 miles. Chrysler didn't pick up any of the cost.
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Nov 19 '06
9:41 am PST
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Thanks for the PT Cruiser Review (Reply to this comment)
by eyerocque
Thanks for the review of the 2006 PT Cruiser. I am considering purchasing a used one with almost 20,000 miles on it. It is from a car renal sales company with a really good reputation.
I keep hearing about the mileage. I talk to owners and they say 28-30 on the freeway and about 25 around town. I have read that it is lower than that. With gas prices edging back up it is something to consider.
I finally drove a PT Cruiser and a Chevy HR today. The HR seemed quieter, but the PT Cruiser was more open and felt roomier inside. I am still trying to decide, but I think the HR is ruled out. It had some great features, but I felt a little too boxed in.
Now, PT Cruiser or SUV.
This review did help a whole lot.
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Nov 18 '06
6:12 pm PST
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