2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser

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4.4
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Overall Rating 4.4/5Overall Rating 4.4/5Overall Rating 4.4/5Overall Rating 4.4/5Overall Rating 4.4/5
4.4
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TONY K.
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
04/07/2016

I like it

I like it
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MARY S.
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
06/03/2017

Love my PT Cruiser

I bought it new in 2001 because I just had to have this charming car with its unique old-fashioned body style. I still love it and am disappointed that Chrysler is no longer making them so I will drive it as long as it keeps running.
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John C.
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
07/24/2018
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Realiable, better than you think.

Too bad they don't make them anymore. They didn't sell enough millions of them, so ... Our three PTs over time have been solid, reliable and durable. Far more space than you'd think inside for trips to Lowe's or Home Depot, or traveling with Christmas presents and luggage. Only negatives ... all three have had electrical quirks that have been only annoying at times (inside light burn out, radio illumination vanishes now and then in one car.) But there has been one serious concern that I will look out for in future vehicle purchases. The timing belt is rubber, not a chain. Next time you buy a car, ask about timing belt replacement cost. When it finally goes, it's expensive. I'll try to find a car with a timing chain and avoid that cost.
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elizabeth s.
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
03/14/2019
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Meh

I'm not a fan of pt cruiser but it gets me to where I need to be.. some parts are a pain to get to and replace. It's a fun little car if I didn't have so many problems on replacing parts alot of the times I have to take it to a shop because my boyfriend can't get to it himself
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JULIO B.
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
05/25/2019
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A gem among a lot of lemons

I have been blessed. This vehicle, with such a bad reputation has turned out to be great. I have had it for over 18 years. If we keep the maintenance that it asks for we will get the results we expect. I am looking forward to many more years of excellent service IF I KEEP UP WITH THE REQUIRED MAINTENANCE.
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Harold T.
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
07/02/2015

My wife's car

My wife and I both like the car. Too bad they have been discontinued. This causes repair parts to be very expensive. My wife loves the size. She says it fits her just right.
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CHERYL D.
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
08/07/2016

decent

This PT Cruiser...so far has been good to me. I had a newer one that was falling apart for reasons that the car was put together cheaply. MIne is a 2001 and I think it was better made than the newer ones. Would not have been my first choice had I had the money to buy something else. But the price was right and it gets me from A to B.
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Phillip B.
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
01/16/2016

It's kind of the worst

We have had this car for about 3 years and have spent several thousand dollars in repairs... A good $1,000 or so about every 6 months. It seems like everything on this car has broken, we've worked on the coolant system multiple times, had several leaks in the oil line, had power steering issues, the alignment gets screwed up very easily, the dashboard has cracked and broken in several places, and have had to replace the battery several times. The part that makes all of these problems worse is that the way the engine is build is ridiculous, everything is on top of each other so that they could fit it under that tiny hood which just raises your labor costs on any repair ( labor alone usually starts at about $400 for anything done to this car)... We have a Honda Civic as well and it's expenses have only been a fraction of what we've put into this car. It also has the worst blind spots that I've had on any car.
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MICHAELE C.
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
01/06/2021
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Thank goodness for the previous owner keeping stellar care of the vehicle.

Since purchasing this vehicle I have had to invest approximately $2000 for several incidents of break down. If you own a PT Cruiser or are looking to purchase one, make certain you have a good mechanic!
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JASON B.
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
05/10/2019
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GOOD RIDDANCE TO A TRUE PIECE OF GARBAGE

Worst purchase of my life. This car has been nothing but trouble. So glad I have finally gotten rid of it. This car is a true money pit. So many things went wrong with it over the course of my ownership.
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