2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser - Consumer Opinions
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We have scoured the web for consumer reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 63 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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| #1 |
Not a great purchaseSource: Edmunds...city 18 hwy premium fuel dealer said would improve with driving 21000 miles now and no better new stereo 8000 miles new wheel bearings 19000 miles has been in shop often Chrysler does not offer rentals either pd 34,000.00 very loaded Inferno Red Gorgeous car they said it was not a high end model like a 300M or Aspen or Crossfire just a PT Cruiser Chrysler no help either Took to another dealer same excuses now just parked till lease up have 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe company car excellent gas mileage and very reliable Hyundai honors their warranty... |
| #2 |
Very Disappointing - Very Little RoomSource: CarGurus
...Very Disappointing - Very Little Room This was a rental car that we had during our vacation in October, 2008. |
| #3 |
Third CruiserSource: Edmunds
...This is our third PT Cruiser. We had a '01,'03 GT, and now our '05. |
| #4 |
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser TouringSource: Edmunds...I've heard for a such a small engine it has better power than expected. I do have some complaints though. First of all the gas mileage on the PT Cruiser is a joke. It is a Chrysler so it has a plastic cheap looking dashboard but it doesn't look too bad. It has no front center console or rear folding center console for rear seat passengers. The back seats are uncomfortable because they are very straight and not reclined back. The rear power window buttons are basically on the ground so anything on the ground can roll the window down without you knowing. Other than those its very nice... |
| #5 |
get the limitedSource: Cars.com..."Terrific vehicle but make sure you get the turbo engine limited it has all the options! Sunroof,antilock brakes, very cool 17 inch wheels! The turbo is fast too"... |
| #6 |
DiffrentSource: Cars.com
..."loaded pt cruiser the good .......... handeling,looks,milage on interstate27mpg,brakes,headlights bright,sunroof.passenger space,luggage space............. |
| #7 |
Nice and Easy GoingSource: Cars.com
..."I bought a white 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser LX with a 5 speed stick shift. |
| #8 |
PT Cruiser 4 dr wagon stdSource: Edmunds...Reliability sucks. The brakes had to be replaced twice and tires wore out quick. I didn't hot rod this car, I babied the heck out of it and still the little things broke down. I had sensors go bad after I bought the car. BIG repair bills. Gas mileage is the same as my Dodge Caravan SXT! 22 mpg on the highway for a PT Cruiser? That's just dumb. I love the color and the interior are nice to look at. I don't like the vents though. Can't use my cell phone clip to hold my phone. Forget about self repairs. Can't get to the oil dipstick w/out moving hoses... |
| #9 |
Perils of AgeSource: Edmunds
...I've had my PT (TomTom Cruiser) since the get go and can't say enough good things about it. |
| #10 |
Steer Clear of Chrysler PT CruiserSource: Edmunds...The car stalls when the air conditioner runs. It won't shift going up hills and has a lot of trouble taking off. The check engine light flashes during every up-hill battle. I've replaced the brakes, rotors and spark plugs twice. I was told it needed a tune up which was done but the problems came back a few months later. I've now been told that it needs another tune-up. I paid 10,000 on the car and I've now paid over 4,000 in two years on "maintenance". My powertrain warranty hasn't covered the cost of any repairs to the engine or transmission. I'll never buy Chrysler again... |
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Chrysler Sues Daimler Over Supply Contract
Daimler and Chrysler may have gone their separate ways back in 2007 but the two companies are still closely linked, especially since several of their models share common... August 25, 2009 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1
Chrysler officially extends PT Cruiser's lifespan by another year
On the back of falling sales and a model run that has lasted more than nine years, Chrysler decided back in January to end production of the PT Cruiser by the middle of this... July 31, 2009 by Ralph Hanson 9
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The PT Cruiser has enjoyed a long and surprisingly successful run since its debut in 2000, but rumors of its demise have been spreading for some time. Nevertheless, a graphic... October 10, 2008 by Alex Kaufmann 5
Why should I also consider these?
The Chevrolet HHR was introduced as a 2006 model, and many saw it as a direct competitor to the popular PT Cruiser.
(Chrysler has sold well over 1 million PTs since 2001.) The HHR is marginally larger than the PT Cruiser, and it tends to be a better driver because its chassis and powertrain technology is a generation newer than the Chrysler.
With the introduction of the high-performance HHR SS, the PT Cruiser has no direct competitor for this model.
