Chrysler PT Cruiser (00-08) - Review Review by Dan Harrison on 25 November 2005 Last Updated: 11 November 2008 Chrysler's PT Cruiser combines hot-rod looks and retro style with a healthy dose of practicality. It's an off-beat alternative to the family hatchbacks like the Ford Focus or Vauxhall Astra, although it lacks the engine choice, build quality and refinement of these popular models. The plasticky interior feels cheap and it's not especially comfortable with a rough ride on uneven surfaces. However, it's affordable, quite practical and worth considering if you're after something out of the ordinary. A 2006 facelift added fresher interiors and a more powerful 2.2-litre diesel engine. 2.5 out of 5 Other Chrysler reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 2.5 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £12,995 - £18,575 Used price range: £855 - £6,905 View all used prices Get a Chrysler PT Cruiser (00-08) information pack Next steps Chrysler PT Cruiser cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 55 models like this for sale, starting at £995. Find used Chrysler PT Cruisers for sale Distinctive retro-styling, reasonably practical, earliest cars are very affordable Lacklustre engines, dated and poor quality interior Chrysler's PT Cruiser combines hot-rod looks and retro style with a healthy dose of practicality. It's an off-beat alternative to the family hatchbacks like the Ford Focus or Vauxhall Astra, although it lacks the engine choice, build quality and refinement of these popular models. The plasticky interior feels cheap and it's not especially comfortable with a rough ride on uneven surfaces. However, it's affordable, quite practical and worth considering if you're after something out of the ordinary. A 2006 facelift added fresher interiors and a more powerful 2.2-litre diesel engine. Driving & Performance Performance 2.5 out of 5"Initially there was only a single engine, a 140bhp 2.0-litre petrol. Performance was adequate,..." Handling 3 out of 5"The PT Cruiser is an easy car to drive, but the wide turning circle makes manoeuvring in town more..." Comfort Comfort 3 out of 5"The PT Cruiser isn't really an MPV - you should think of it more as a larger hatchback. As a..." Practicality 3.5 out of 5"The rear seats are removable, but they're heavy and bulky, which makes it a more difficult job than..." Equipment 4 out of 5"Three trims were initially offered, Classic, Touring and Limited. Standard equipment on all models..." Behind the wheel 2 out of 5"A highly-adjustable driving position makes for an adequate drive, but the dash is confusing, with..." Costs Running costs 3 out of 5"Parts, servicing and insurance are all quite reasonable, but fuel consumption on the petrol goes up..." Green credentials 2 out of 5"The PT Cruiser is quite a polluting model - the best model is the 2.2 CRD model. This was upgraded..." Safety & Reliability Safety 2.5 out of 5"The PT Cruiser earned a three-star Euro NCAP rating when it was tested in 2002, a poor score when..." Reliability 3.5 out of 5"Owners report very few problems - only the occasional gearbox niggle. The PT Cruiser appears well..." Buying & Selling Buying new 4 out of 5"PT Cruiser was quite expensive when it was first launched, to go head-to-head with MPVs. But it's..." Buying used 3 out of 5"There are plenty of PT Cruisers on the second hand market but it is best avoiding early cars unless..." Selling 2.5 out of 5"When it was first launched the PT Cruiser caused quite a fuss, but it hasn't aged particularly well." Gallery View full gallery Owners' reviews Used Chrysler PT Cruiser (00-08) 2.0 Limited 5d Auto 4 out of 5 “ Seats four with comfort.Five OK. Big boot. Good visibility. ” Dean Murray Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Chrysler PT Cruiser cars for sale We have 55 models like this for sale. Find Chrysler PT Cruiser cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures
Used Chrysler PT Cruiser (00-08) 2.0 Limited 5d Auto 4 out of 5 “ Seats four with comfort.Five OK. Big boot. Good visibility. ” Dean Murray