Chrysler PT Cruiser

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fuel consumption terrible.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Fuel consumption terrible. Twice yearly servicing costs mount up.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A bit sluggish. View through rear window not good. Reversing difficult at times. Parking aid worth its weight in gold.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Slow acceleration. Fuel consumption terrible.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not a good starter in cold weather. If the vehicle is left more than 1 week in the winter, the battery is flat.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    A real cool car. Style excellent.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    A really comfortable ride. Lots of room in the back and front. Seats give excellent support.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Battery dies in the winter if car is left more than 1 week. Have been advised to remove a fuse every time I leave it for a few days, but have been unable to locate it. On my previous PT which I owned for 3 years the same thing happened.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No