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2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser

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DOUG S.
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
02/07/2024
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The Best Car in the World

Sure, its funny looking. You either love it or hate it. But the seats (at least the front seats) and wide and comfortable, you sit up a bit high, almost like a mini-SUV. 0 -60 in 7 seconds. Squeaks and rattles? None. That's because the PT Cruiser sheet metal body parts are held together with 8,000 spot welds. Average number of spot welds for most cars? 4,000. Cost of ownership on this 2008 Turbo at 110,000 miles -- .31 cents a mile. All repairs, gas, insurance, everything. You can't beat that. If you can find a low mileage 2007, 2008 or 2009 model in good condition, consider it. Make sure it has the repair records. Remember -- the timing belt should have been replaced at about 90,000 miles.
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Chrissy G.
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
08/15/2015

enjoyed having my PT Cruiser so far

it has been reliable and fun to drive
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ELFI G.
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
11/06/2015

Pros and COontns of the PT

This car is comfortable on the highway. I have driven across the US and back two times, once pulling a teardrop trailer, The car was reliable, roomy but it does have some serious issues. It is gutless. The little four cylinder engine offers little in the way of pickup although it can cruise reliably and comfortably at 75mph for hours. The timing belt need to be replaced tat approximastely 100,000 miles. This is an awkward, time consuming and therefore expensive job coting between 800 and 1000 dollars. Mileag for this car is on the low side getting about 24 mpg in mixed city and highway driving. On the freeway it does get nearly 30. The post on either side of the windshield is wide enough to block the sight of a pedestrian and several times I have been supervised by a pedestrian who seems to have appeared out of nowhere. Summary: I do like this car. I bought one for my wife and I am now on my second.
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KELLY M.
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser
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03/10/2016

Great little car

Great easy car to handle. Fairs great in bad weather.
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BRYAN L.
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser
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01/25/2017

PT Cruiser over all car

Fun car to drive, right size for me and family gets us around with minimal problems. Only complaint is the problems with electrical and controls.
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ED P.
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser
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07/07/2017
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Keeps on running

Regular maintenance has kept my car running good even with 80000 miles.
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VICENTE H.
2008 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
02/16/2021
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Nice Medium Hatchback

This is a versitle, medium sized car. it seats 4 people—5 in a pinch—very comfortably. Cargo space fits shopping bags for a good-sized grocery run very nicely. ****************************************
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DONALD B.
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
09/16/2023
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Great car, but hard to find parts in 2023

Our PT Cruiser was great. Ran and responded well with turbo entine. But at about 12 years of age, it takes time for the dealer to get aftermarket parts. Chrysler longer manufactures the parts for this vehicle, since the model is no longer in production.
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