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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: oboe on October 07, 2005, 11:49:58 AM
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OK, who has one and how do you like it?
I can never take my eyes off one when I see it, but don't know if I'd buy one as I don't think they get very good mileage for being such a small car. But they seem pretty versatile, and it seems like the retro styling would appeal to guys crazy about WWII airplanes.
I asked my Dad about them once and his reply was, "Why would I want a brand new car that looks like a '38 Dodge?"
They've been out a few years now and I wonder if their reliability is typical of Chrylser cars - average at best?
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Underneath that bloated exterior is a Dodge Neon.
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what the *bleep* is a PT cruiser?
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2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser (http://research.cars.com/go/crp/safety.jsp?makeid=10&modelid=4667&year=2005&crpPage=summary.jsp&aff=usatoday)
The JD Power Mechanical Quality and Body & Interior Quality ratings are 2 out of 5.
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Oh those.. :)
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FWIW, the JD Power Mechanical Quality rating for my truck (http://research.cars.com/go/crp/summary.jsp?logtype=6&aff=usatoday&call=crp&makeid=36&year=2000&modelid=3318) is 2 out of 5.
I've had just one problem and it was a common one to Xterra and Frontier, hairline cracks on the exhaust manifold. Warranty covered it so it wasn't a big deal.
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Friends don't let friends drive PT Cruisers.
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PT Losers suck. They're not small, more like a slightly condensed minivan. Turning radius is horrible. My folks called the other day and said they got rid of theirs (finally) and traded up for a Silverado. :) Perfect timing for a V8 dontcha think?
Teh suck, stay away.
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Gotta be a buyers market for V8s about now....
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Originally posted by Sandman
Underneath that bloated exterior is a Dodge Neon.
Yup. Watched a few make it to 60k miles like champs... and then promptly begin falling apart.
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I know a few people who have them and they love them. No complaints other then lack of power.
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PT Crusier is better lookin than Chevy's clone...
(http://car-reviews.automobile.com/images/cars/ArtImages/33882/alt01.jpg)
But that ain't saying much
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I just wish the GM thing was longer.
I've always wanted a retro lookin van.. even priced out having a 40's Dodge, Chevy or Ford bakery/delivery truck re-engined and painted up military-TMP colors.
(http://www.rasloto.com/gallery/dodge/40dodge_panel-1617.jpg)
For hauling around giant scale model planes, of course.
;)
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That Chevy clone is hillarious!..Sorta reminds me of when Suzuki tried to clone Honda's V4 Magna back in the 80's...Too bad Chevy didn't name it the "Madura"
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The new convertible is pretty cool, and I think you can get it with a turbo to increase the power. But of course the turbo will need a bit more service attention down the long road- decisions decisions. They are fairly popular and I know of several Cruiser Clubs.
Still very few convertibles around, and the top is a design marvel IMO. Long, and well insulated, and automated. Neat to watch it go up and down.
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(http://www.carphotoalbums.com/photos/data/874/411-med.jpg)
Toaster on wheels is better
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Originally posted by Sp4de
(http://www.carphotoalbums.com/photos/data/874/411-med.jpg)
Toaster on wheels is better
Than what? A toaster without wheels?
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I dunno. The Scion may be much more reliable but in the quirky category I think I prefer retro.
(http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/news/regularnews/082405/chrysler.pt.500.jpg)
Always thought a black and white one would be a cool Geek Squadmobile.
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Both the cars are ugly.
Upside : You wont get shot for your car:)
(http://www.autoextremist.com/cars/new%20york%20show%202005/ford%20gt.jpg) :D
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I've had one for 3 years. No problems at all. I have a 5-speed which runs better than an auto. I took the back seats out after I had it about 6 months and never put them back in. I put down a piece of plywood instead. It makes a great little panel van. I load up 2 amps, a PA head, 2 speaker cabs, two guitars and various cable bags and it all fits in no problem.
63tb
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One thing I've noticed on cars nowadays is the lack of a forward "rake" on the hood, along with a boxy rear end. On some cars it works but on most I've noticed it doesn't. The PT Cruiser is not a bad looking car and neither is the new VW Bug imo. But those cars are designed to be retro looking. Hangtime's picture of the old panel truck even has the look of power. The hood and grill is slightly tilted forward. Btw that would make a great hot rod project Hang.
An example of the stepping away from the forward rake became evident with the Dodge Ram trucks about ten years ago. This was a radical look which I didn't like at first. Too different for a pickup truck at the time. Though am used to it now. The new Mustang kinda has a rearward rake up front, which looks ok but could be better with the forward rake. Just would look more powerful with a forward rake instead of the aerodynamic look. However I like it just the same, it looks better to me than the previous Mustang. Would a little forward rake affect gas mileage that much?
I know it's silly, but seems like modern car design is becoming more and more submissive looking and less distinguishable in individual design. And the "toaster", well there's no excuse for that at all from a safety standpoint, never mind the looks.
Les