Re: PT cruiser ? are they any good?
[Re: ProStock1320]
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03/08/15 10:20 AM
03/08/15 10:20 AM
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peabodyracing
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Generally reliable with proper maintenance. Little small in the cabin space and a little underpowered.
The body integrity is good. Had a good friend get rear ended at 35 MPH while sitting in traffic. Got pushed into the car in front, which sustained a fair amount of damage. Replaced both bumper covers on the cruiser and that was it! Body shop that repaired it commented that they'd been pretty impressed with how tough the Cruisers were when in a wreck.
Bushings in front suspension, timing belt, trans flush are the three things I know of to watch.
Somewhere I'd heard they were intended to have a V6 but the engine development didn't work out so they rushed to fit the 4 cylinder in them.
Lead, follow or get the hell out of the way
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Re: PT cruiser ? are they any good?
[Re: peabodyracing]
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03/08/15 10:43 AM
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6bblFLASH
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Nothing but good things to say. Bought one new in March 01`. Non Turbo/5-speed manual. Still drive it eveyday 220,000 miles. NEVER a break down or failure to start. Still gets 30mpg. Its geting rusty,but would`nt hesitate to head on a long trip today. Looking to find a low mileage one to replace this one.
70` Cuda`,440 6BBL Jerico,Dana 4.56 Still on 93 Pump Gas 9.87 @ 136/1.31-60ft.`09 Mopar Nationals PASSON PERFORMANCE "Stick-Shift" Champ! 2013 StickShift Challenge Winner@ Mopar Nationals!
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Re: PT cruiser ? are they any good?
[Re: FJR doc]
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03/08/15 12:26 PM
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therocks
oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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The wife got her 03 in 04 Other than brakes control arm bushings and belt and water pump its been good.Has close to 140K on it.Im 6 3 and fit pretty good in it.The best we get though is about 24 MPG.Rocky
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Re: PT cruiser ? are they any good?
[Re: BDW]
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03/08/15 12:51 PM
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jose jones
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Replace a Honda with a PT? Why? Don't understand the loyalty to a poor quality brand. The muscle cars fine, but a PT?
I have a 13 year old PT Cruiser Never had any troubles with it, A great car,The body is tight with no rattles. The quality of a new Challenger is absolutely no better.
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Re: PT cruiser ? are they any good?
[Re: stumpy]
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03/09/15 01:04 AM
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keith airgrabber
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My wife's 2003 PT limited has 140,000 miles on it. She bought it new and the only time it's ever been in the shop was for a recommended timing belt replacement at 100.000. It's never failed her and is still tight and quiet. I had a 2005 GT convert and the turbo really woke that car up. It would haul butt. Never went to the shop for any failures because it never failed me. Good everyday dependable drivers.
I was thinking if I do get one. To go for the Turbo. I had a daytona Iroc r/t turbo in 1992 and loved it. But I also don't want head gasket failure and turbo going out The turbo has like 240 horse doesn't it?
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Re: PT cruiser ? are they any good?
[Re: keith airgrabber]
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03/09/15 07:07 AM
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Evil Spirit
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They are pretty high maintenance niche cars IMO. If you like changing timing belts, head gaskets, water pumps, radiators, fan units, engine torque struts, wheel bearings, lower control arms, sway bar links and various electrical parts on a regular basis - you will get along fine with one. Poor mileage for a car with limited power - my full sized 3.5 Intrepid got much better mileage than my 2.4L 5-speed Cruiser did.
Free advice and worth every penny... Factory trained Slinky rewinder.........
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