We have an 04 limited turbo auto. Ours is the non-intercooled turbo, rated at 180 HP. Ours is in that 24-25 mpg range. We bought our car as a Chrysler exect car that was 1 year old and had 5,600 miles on it. There are a lot of options on the car.
Our PT has been wrecked 2 times. We got rear ended while stopped in traffic to the tune of around $3,000 (hatch, bumper bracing and cover) when it was 2 years old, then a year later my wife turned in front of a pickup she couldn't see. That hit took out the right front fender, right front suspension, hood & front door, about $4000.
We had an injector replaced under warrentee (they would only replace 1 injector), and a timing belt along with the water pump, and a replacement water pump for that one, and whatever else is up there. These cars are a pita to work on, the motor sits sideways and the inner fenders are close to both ends of the motor, I don't do anything with it.

We have had the rear watts-link bar mount replaced, the rear shocks, the transmission solenoid pack, the motor mounts, the radiator, the power steering hoses, both lower control arms, both outer tie rod ends (in addition to what was replaced when wrecked), the windshield, brakes 2x (they always make grinding noise) and of course, tires, and normal maintenance. We currently have a couple nightly reappearing 2" diameter leaks under the motor.

As the car ages, we are getting some minor wind noise around the doors, and some rust in the lower rear rockers. We didn't use the AC much, but it hasn't functioned for the last couple years (there are pin holes in the AC hoses). Our PT has 115,000 miles. I wouldn't classify it as the best little car we ever had, but it certainly is not the worst car either. My wife likes it, as stated earlier, happy wife, happy life. When she is ready to replace it, it probably won't be with another PT. Gene

My dad bought the turbo for my mom. The car is excellent. Ride quality is so much better than my daughter's brand new Mazda it's silly. Then engine is peppy. Interior comfortable. Does just fine with 4 adults on board. It's got under 30K miles on it but zero issues. Never been to a mechanic. They're great little cars and chicks love em.

my friend drove one and was only hitting 20 mpg highway and couldnt pass anyone---he upgraded to a magnum wagon---got up to 27 mpg and could pass at will....but they do look cute

My son has an 06 Limitied with 80,000 havent done anything to it except the trans he exploded doing neutral drops Which was replaced under warranty . The wife has an 07 GT Convertible Turbo. No issues and a blast to drive

Keep in mind,,they are basically a Neon wrapped in different sheetmetal.
For the most part anything under hood is a pain to do. Timing belt/water pump jobs suck. Tuneups require the intake plenum removal.

I've driven several over the years and I like them,. Especially the Turbo cars.
But I dont think I would want one for an everyday driver... They sit to low/close to the road for my taste.
If I would, I think I would look for a 2.4 non turbo car. They run pretty good.