2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser

When it comes to autos, I'm the kind of buyer that has to have something a little unusual. I purchased the 2001 PT Cruiser shortly after its introduction. It is not a car for everyone, but it works out nicely if you need a 5 passenger auto that can be converted to haul some rather bulky items. I use it just about every day to take eBay shipments to local FedEx pickup location. You would be amazed at how many large packages it will hold. If you fold down all the seats, 8 foot ladders and pieces of lumber will fit inside with the rear hatch closed. I installed a hitch for a trailer, which allows me to transport items like 4 by 8 sheets of plywood that will not fit inside the vehicle. The seats can easily be removed but they are difficult to reinstall. There are some cute features that most people will never use such as a shelf that can be set up as a picnic table or for tailgate parties and a mesh bag to hold small items.

I have taken the Cruiser on a couple of very long trips. It is comfortable to drive and does not wear you out like some cars. Gas mileage on the freeway runs about 26 mpg. There have definitely been some problems. All were covered under the warranty (except the tires) but it is always a pain to take the thing back to dealer to have them fixed. The hood release cable broke making it necessary to use a screwdriver to open the hood. There was a noise when turning the steering wheel requiring the entire steering column to be replaced. I took it back several times for a rattle under the front end. They replaced the rack and pinion but that did not solve it. On about the fifth trip back, they finally replaced some suspension part that cured that noise. It seems that the noise may be returning and the car has less than 35,000 miles on it. I also noticed a noise when going around corners which I assumed correctly was the wheel bearings. They replaced all the bearings in the front. Even though I rotated and balanced the tires at the required intervals, the cheap tires that came on it did not last 25,000 miles. I am used to getting 50 or 60 thousand miles on a set of tires. At about 24,000 the check engine light came on and a chip had to be changed in the computer. Six thousand miles later, same thing and same chip had to be changed again. I do like the PT Cruiser but as you can see it has certainly had its share of maintenance problems.

The car had a lot of problem. Not told it in a accident. Computer bad. Many sensors bad. Oil leak. Water Leak. Bad title. Used mother-in-laws ebay.

Love the look! It drives and shifts smoothly and is so easy to handle. It is an extremely roomy vehicle.

The car gets great gas mileage. Interior fit and finish is excellent. Vehicle is roomy and engine has good performance for a four cylinder. Use it to commute to school all highway driving. Good creature comforts with a nice stereo system. Handling is tight and responsive.

We like the extra headroom. The fold down rear seats gives you extra room to haul things. The gas mileage is pretty good. There are different models to choose from so you have a variety. I don't particularly care for the chrome wheels. Some of the chrome is peeling off already. We decided to buy it because of the above reason plus the reasonable price.

I have had my PT cruiser for 40 days and love it. My children love it, it is roomy, good on gas, easy to handle, a lot of trunk space for a compact car. It is just great.

I bought the car first because I needed good transportation. When I arrived to pick it up I was very impressed with the way it looked. It is really a classy looking car and I love it!!! I can't think of anything I don't like about it. The color is great, the leather seats are great, it drives great, and it's really good on gas, AND the price was right. Who could ask for anything more??

I bought the 2001 PT Cruiser Touring Edition in 2001. I have to admit that it's probably one of the best vehicles that I've ever owned, however, there have been problems. The most notable is the paint. My Cruiser is Patriot Blue and the paint is flaking off regularly. It seems that every time it rains, the car gets whiter and whiter. The paint is actually peeling off !!! Is anyone else having this problem??? As far as comfort and performance, I have no complaints, but you shouldn't have to repaint your car after only 7 years, especially if you take good care of it.

Our trade-in was a 1995 Dodge Avenger. The PT Cruiser was an excellent upgrade. I am 6'3" and my head rubbed the headliner in the Avenger. The PT has great headroom. The Avenger had one cup holder in the front, and my wife and I would almost fight for it. The PT has 4 holders within easy reach of either of us. The PT has easy access to the back since it is 4 door, so the grandkids are easy to strap into their carseats. The access to the rear cargo area is great with the huge hatch, but my wife likes the package shelf that hides the contents of that cargo area. The flaw I noticed is the engine compartment. I can't see the belts. I can't see much at all, it is so small. If it doesn't break, that will not matter. So far so good.

I LOVE THE COLOR - GAS MILEAGE - GREAT CONDITION.I DECIDED TO BUY IT BECAUSE I HAD GREAT COMMUNICATION WITH THE SELLER AND HE OFFERED TO SELL IT AT A LOWER PRICE.
IT TRULY IS A GREAT LITTLE CAR & I DEFINITELY WOULD BUY AGAIN FROM HIM.