Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.0 Auto

I've had my PT Cruiser Classic for just over 3 years now. Its a pretty reliable family (MPV). It does what is says on the tin and its beauty is in its pure simplicity. However there are 2 downsides. Of course the fuel consumption (urban) can be horrendous. Fine for motorways and long trips but awful economy around town. Plus the other issue that I understand is common for PT Cruisers sold in the UK and that is the inability for the front suspnesion bushs to cope with the road conditions, roundabouts and speed humps and frequent cornering. In fact going over one unseen pothole and they appear to disintergrate. I got sick and tired of replacing these so I used the poly alternatives. These give a more stiff ride but last alot longer. Would recomend replacing your front bushs with these. The old rubber ones they come out of the factory with aren't up to scratch. Apart from this fault this is as good a family car car as any other on the market.

Our Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.0 Auto car has only done 21K miles and the rear suspension bushes have come adrift!!! Seems it wasn't picked up at the last service at 18K and we were one day out of the warranty period. Chrysler refused to cover it!!! I wouldn't own another Chrysler, just on loss of good will.

Can put up with the expensive service charges, expensive parts, even the ridiculously low service period of 7.5K or 6 months giving an annual service charge of over £600 expensive on a second car, my Landy Disco 3 only cost me £350 per year to service it!

Guess from a look perspective, you love them or hate them. I love the Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.0 Auto. Fuel consumption is around 30 mpg. Interior is a good solid build (3 kids have still not broken anything - or me). Acceleration is not fantastic but I'm no boy racer. The best thing is that other owners give you a wave or a flash of the lights, so you are joining a nice group of like-minded people. I have found Chrysler garages to be very professional and trustworthy, especially the one in Basingstoke, such good service backup. All in all I can't see me changing to anything else for a good while.

Beautiful car to drive, comfort was the best I ever had. Build quality was pretty good, 60k on the clock and the interior looked new, as did the exterior. Chrome finish wheels need to be looked after. Apart from a computer glitch with the central locking just after purchase, it never missed a beat. Showed up all the "pretend" 4x4s in icy conditions, when I could just let it "creep" out of trouble.

I have now sold it, and there is a gap left. Mind you, I won't miss the bills one bit.

I have owned this car 1 month and am very pleased with it. Although the petrol consumption appears to be a little on the high side the ride is great, is very comfortable and the interior is really well thought out. The car has been kept to old style spec, such as metal door handles and the old circular dials on the dash. It is a love it or hate it car, but I love it.