Chrysler PT Cruiser (2000 - 2008) 2.0 Touring 5d Auto (2001/X) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I like to have things that are different and this car ticks all the boxes in this area, sadly this car has cost me so much the shine is starting to go dull

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

They think I am mad

Would you buy this car again and why?

If I had not had such a poor experience with this particular vehicle maybe I would buy another but it puts you off

What are you likely to buy next?

Something a lot cheaper on petrol, tax and parts - a bit too specialised for the garages around here

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£3,000

When did you buy the car?

April 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

We had the cambelt changed before we bought it as it was up to 60,000 miles

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I like the look of the car - so different from all the other cars on the market and hoped it would be a practical usable car

What was the dealer like?

Keen but it was difficult to get the log book and second key from the old owners, had to really push the dealer to get them

What's it like to drive?

It is pretty heavy to drive and although I appreciate a solid car this is maybe a bit too solid. Awful turning circle - embarassing to park and impossible to see out of the back to reverse - sure is not nippy!!

What's it like to park?

nightmare - hope no-one is watching me

Have you had any problems with the car?

Just about everything has gone wrong with this car since I bought it 10 months ago - this year alone (and it is only March)I have had to spend £1300 on it from a new alarm system, new heating/fan system, all the bushes etc nightmare

What's most practical about your car?

It is a good size, solid car and I feel pretty safe in it

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Nothing