I own one of these. I bought it with 43,000 miles and now it's at 82,000 miles. The only problems I've had was a front crank seal leak, transmission shaft seal leak, and oil pan gasket leak. All of that was covered by the warranty. Other than that, It's been trouble free. It doesn't leak or burn any oil between oil changes. I do all of my own maintenance. I follow the maintenance schedule "B" in the owner's manual. This is a cheap car but the parts are also cheap which brings down the cost of maintenance and repairs. I also like the ease of serviceability. It rides and handles better than my Buick Century too. I plan on getting the Mopar speaker upgrade and Katzkin leather interior from the dealer when I have the extra money. The engine is so quiet, you can't hear it from outside the vehicle when the cooling fan turns on.

People say this is the ugliest car ever made and that Chrysler makes crappy cars yet I see at least 4 of these on the road every single day I'm out, they're a common site on the road because they're a cheap reliable used car, my grandpa has one and it's never had any major issues. I'm my grandpas retirement community these are a common site - six of the residents in the retirement community own a PT Cruiser

I don’t care what people say, this car is so unique. I absolutely love the looks of this thing.

lol, I am only posting a comment because I read some of the comments below and just had to say from first had experience, I LOVE MY PT Cruiser, no major issues, only problems is that the main interior light no longer works but the one in the trunk still works fine, the air-conditioner no longer works but thats ok since the fan and vent still do and so do all 4 windows. It got side swiped and the rear door now only opens completely when you open the drivers door and same with closing it and lastly the check engine lite is on because the cars computer is dead or dieing,, I still drive it and just drove it about 6 hours ago and it started right up and drove with out any problems. I am saying all this because my pt cruiser has over 196,000 miles on it and its going strong so to me the car is a great car well worth the money, I hope it makes it well past 200,000 miles, heres to hope and maintenance.

Why do people say this car is ugly? I mean, I'm not a huge fan of this car. But, I wouldn't say that it's ugly and bad.

I have a 2006 PT Cruiser that is very similar to this one except it's the inferno red color and the dash has the silver center console and red on the sides to match the exterior. Great little car and I have no idea why people hate it so much. I generally prefer older cars but this car has very simple, easy to use electronics which I love. It rides nicely and is a very easy to drive car. It's a small car but it's got a ton of personality and I highly recommend it. I've got videos of mine too.

This was my dream car when I was younger now it’s a camaro

I have a 2009 dream cruiser which I love. It has the turbo and a beautiful larger designed front crome grill. But the thing I like most is the larger wheels. I take care of it and it will be fun to drive for many years and miles.

Something to consider for those who own a PT Cruiser. Chrysler recommends premium gas for the models equipped with the Turbo engine but for those with this standard engine, I personally recommend using mid grade gas (89 octane) over regular (87). I tried this in mine and it has made a world of a difference in it's performance. I feel like I'm getting max power out of the engine and the acceleration has improved quite a bit. Premium isn't recommended for a non performance engine though.

i just bought an 2008 today. i really like it so far.it is bigger then a car but smaller then a suv.perfect for me. i hope it ends up being a reliable car.

Amen brother! (Sorry if that may offend you) We had a Ford Taurus before we bought an 06 PT Cruiser, the thing broke down every other month car, and that was with proper care! The PT Cruiser on the other hand, has been pretty good. Gets good gas mileage for a car its size (American made too), no problems whatsoever with our 139k engine.

i have a 2005 pt cruiser gt (the turbo model) and it's actually a really nice car so screw all the PT haters!!!

why do people thinks these are ugly? they seem cool to me i guess

I don't care what you guys think, I love PT Cruisers

You missed one of the coolest things about PT C's! The rear seats come out and the front seat folds down and can hold a 8 ft ladder. And this car is missing the 5way parcel shelf that can be used as a table out of the hatch.

best looking retro car made, 1950s throwback, love it

People say this is the ugliest car ever made? No, that title without a doubt goes to the Toyota Prius.

I love the look

I live in a town of 60 k and see a dozen everytime I go 3 miles to the store. I love my 2005 5 speed. 52 k miles. NE bells and whistles. Just the basics.

I like the PT Cruiser

yeah its a nice car

RIP PT Cruiser. You were a nice car.

Wow that's pretty good! My family had a 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan that we traded in when we got our Dart and it had 116k miles on it at the time and the only problem we ever had with it was the power steering rack had to be replaced. The engine and transmission never had any issues though and it ran great. Chrysler vans are tanks, I swear by them! There's a reason why they're all over the road and the #1 selling minivan in America. Those Ford Escapes certainly do have their issues.

There's too many people that doesn't like this car, but i like! Looks like a 1950's car.

Just got mine last week. Looks identical to this one except mine is a 2007 :) this is my first car

@Jtdrake21 I agree with you about owners determining a car's reliability. I have a PT and I actually love the car. I was hit by a Chevy Silverado in mine (guy had no clue where he was going) and it did it's job protecting me. After both driver side doors were replaced, the car looks like nothing ever happened to it and it's my first car too. But anyway, even cars that have an overall bad rep can be decent if well taken care of. No car will ever last if the owner neglects it.

This and the Chevy HHR's designs have always looked funky to me lol

PR Cruiser is a retro style bsed upon how cars looked in the 1930s and 40s. If you don't like old cars then obviously you won't like the PT, but for people who like that period in history, the PT lets them experience it in a modern, updated car .

Thanks for featuring my Favorite car!

I drove one of these today(: I LOVED it! It was not what I expected. I'm quite a big person and I had so much room. My brother these cars ride rough and suck with performance. I thought it rode fine and thought it performed just as well as my car which has a v6. I would buy one of these(:

Every time I think about getting another car I. Check your channel to see if you have reviewed it. I love your reviews please keep doing them! :-)

Bit aged technology in this one for a 2008 model, the engine for example, 150hp & 165ft/lb in a 2.4l? Most European manufacturers get that amount from a 1.6 nowadays. But the tour was once again amazing Kyle! Great stuff, keep up the good work.

@Kevin Isam but that's the beauty of it! Because they come from a bailout car company and lots of people think their ugly, people who like them (me!) get a great deal with low mileage for next to nothing

This car rocks!!! Just got a 2000 today!!

I like that car's style. It's pretty original... People should quit thinking about original = ugly. I'd rather having a PT than a 1998/2003 Fiat Multipla.

My mom owns a 2005 and we like to call it the pt crapster because its always broken. Has 64,000 miles and already replaced the water pump, the cooling fan, as well as fixing some torn axle boots and a leaking battery and thats all within a month.

Tip for everyone here: If you're thinking about buying one as a daily driver, don't. It'll last you a very short time before it all goes down the drain. How do I know? I had one, for 8 months, and the A/C went out, along with the turbo. Even before that, I had ignition switch problems, causing the car to stall multiple times. And the 2.4s tend to blow head gaskets. Another fine Chrysler product...

16, male, and got a '03 model PT as my first car, 17,000 miles for $7,000. Got a lot of crap for it at first, called a "PT Loser" or "College girl or grandma's car," but hell, I can pack friends in their and charge them money to go to a concert a lot easier than most sedans. It may not look good, but I can fit anything in the back (Guitars, amps, etc...) like an SUV without the the poor gas mileage and high insurance rates. Turning radius and acceleration are pretty bad though.

She’s a cutie 🥺

the 2000-2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser was assembled in Toluca, Mexico Graz, Austria (2002, Magna Steyr)

The P.T Cruiser is a very reliable car, it also has a lot of room. don't forget good gas mileage. you guys are judging it just on looks. the look that Chrysler came up with is a combination of one of their 1930's cars and their (at the time of the first P.T cruiser) their newest mini-van.

haha it happens. I have had 2 so far, a 2001 and now a 2007. I am a 23 year old male. I am a singer so it was perfect to pack all of my equipment for gigs. It packed up all of my stuff to move to college in 1 trip. A lot of people hate it until they get in. had 4 friends seriously consider getting one after they were in it a few times. This is after they said they hated it. still have a few friends wanting to buy it off of me. Great car and very classy looking. acceleration is poor i agree.

@themitchellmiller What bothers me the most is the fact that people stereotype this car because they think it's ugly but half of them haven't even owned or driven one. I'm sick of people with that attitude. Mine's been great so far after over a year of owning it and it now has 53,000 miles on it. I've taken it on a few road trips, it's my daily driver and I haven't had any issues at all. Plus I think it's a fun car to drive for a 4 cylinder.

our 2013 dodge grand caravan broke down so they gave us a 2007 pt it is a great car i want it

Kyle, only you can make this car look better than it actually is . . .

*The Smallest Truck in the world*

i like it !

BEST CAR EVER, MY STARTER CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!AND MY FRIENDS STARTER TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The PT Cruiser is a GREAT car. I have an '02 with 247,000 miles on it, and the ONLY problems I've had were a couple of bad sensors. I bought this car with just under 20,000 miles, all the rest are mine. I still would not hesitate to take it anywhere. If it has one fault, it is a little down on power (I'm the muscle car type) but it makes up for that with great gas mileage and low operating costs. As for it's looks I love it, but there is no car that everybody likes the looks of. Jap cars = JUNK.

Now don't get me wrong, I think the PT is a neat little car and does depart from the norm. It's got some pep and it handles pretty well but the Dart does everything much better in a bigger and more comfortable package. The PT is a great commuter car but traveling is where the somewhat tight cabin and hard seats really stand out. Mine doesn't even have cruise control which sucks. Lol. It's still a decent car though and if you find a nicer one like a limited, you'll be happier.

i love this car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We had a pt cruiser as a "gift" from my grandparents about a few months ago because they got better cars. It hit a tiny snowbank, its stopped working. We had to take it in the shop because it was so hard to see anything because everything is stuck under the engine. It was a common visitor to the car shop since day 1. Had about 15 visits for issues in about 6 years. Its crap.

Hi everyone ! I'm not really agree, this car is pretty different in no doubt. The style however stays single in that range. Of course this would not be appreciated by everyone. As a small car, it may certainly be a good choice for persons who don't want get big cars... The fact of having this kind of car in the range, people can be interrested by the price but also by the size both.

" What have in common a Chrysler PT Cruiser and a flatulence ? Answer : it is just beautiful for the owner "

the engine on the 2000-2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Engine 2.4 L EDZ I4 2.4 L EDT Turbocharged I4 2.4 L EDV Turbocharged HO I4 2.2 L CRD Diesel I4

I feel like the rap this car gets is really unfair tbh, yeah it's a bitch to work on because the engine is all tied together in a jock strap of an engine bay, yeah it's not winning any beauty contests. But it has decent mileage, good cargo space, cheap to insure, a smooth ride, and you can find them on the cheap most places. It's perfectly accetable daily.

Despite the funny design, I still see many today.

the transmission on the 2000-2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Transmission 5-speed Getrag manual 4-speed 41TE automatic

My favorite part is the headlights and hazards

@mhtube01 obviously most of these people just watched fast and furious and are now suddenly experts

Nice, the Turbo models are sweet! I've never been in one but I'd love to drive a GT model to compare it to mine. I like mine but I know the Turbos have way more potential as far as performance goes, but yes it's a good little car and very easy to drive (and fun). I'm surprised you had so many issues with your Taurus since I've known them to be good cars. What year was it? My dad has a 2011 Taurus SHO and man that car is awesome! Ford has come a long way from where they were.

@mhtube01 I'm pretty they fixed the Taurus' "act" for the newer models, because ours was a 94, and was a GL model, not SHO.

I WANT ONE !!!!

Wanted to love it but mine was a lemon 🤷🏻‍♂️

I for one, love this car. We have an 06 2.4 Turbo engine PT cruiser with a 5 speed manual, has 139k, no problems so far! It's a great car to learn how to drive manual in (I just got my permit). Answering your question. They sold a TON of them just how Ford sold a ton of their shitty Taurus', through mass production. The PT Cruiser may only seem popular due to mass production. It's sad. I love the retro style of the exterior, and I like how it can both a fast and slow car if you will.

@TheMickiemouse98 No thats not normal, my grandma's 2009 does not puff or poof, just consistent like all other cars A/C

1:30 I died laughing for no reason

@luisinhoens90 I checked the fuses myself, they were good so we took it to the dealer, Chrysler said they would charge even though it's in warranty, so we took it to our regular mechanic and hey told us the horn itself was seized.

braydenmartindale is right. I finally understand why these things sold so well. They seem very useful and practical and stylish inside, but the big downer is the interior fit and finish and quality. What a shame! Chrysler might've made a modern classic otherwise.

They are amazing cars. If you get one, try to find one with the turbo engine.

cars don't need rev limiters...cars are meant to be put to the test, not be held back by a stupid computer that only lets it rev up around 3-4,000 rpm.:)

@themitchellmiller I've heard all of the stories believe me. I think I'm the only one out of many people I know who likes this car. But I keep hearing the first generation ones were the ones that were junk and the newer ones are much better and after reading online reviews that seems to be true. I guess only time will tell how mine is but unlike some who pimp these cars out and make they look awful, mine looks factory fresh and I take great care of it. There are much worse cars out there.

i love this car, even the top comment said it most hated.. "MOST HATED"????..

I remember every year I went to Florida, they gave you this car. Interesting...

@braydenmartindale Have your grandma taken her PT Cruiser to the dealership? For that milleage one could expect a dead fuse, not the horn itself. That´s what happened with my previous car, a 2000 Stratus after 85,000 miles. After the fuse replacement (10 bucks at much) its horn was working again like new.

In Russia, this model is called a chair without a back. (stool)

The window switches are placed very oddly....

my dad had just got a 2004 limited, let me just say, those things are surprisingly roomy as hell, i thought it would be all tight and couped up, and also to add, its taking me a while to get used to the door handles lol, i keep tugging on them as if they were the regular pull kinds

@ewandenis Well I like the look of this car. Come on you can't say this is uglier than cars like the Nissan Cube! That thing looks like a clown mobile! I know everyone has their own taste in cars and the PT is usually a love it or hate it kind of car. I've grown to appreciate it more as I've owned mine and they're fun to drive. That's the thing about them. You really need to drive one and discover all of the personality it has behind the wheel. They're not that powerful but they handle great.

FInd one with the turbo engine. Then you will have tons of fun!

I drive this pt cruiser it's not bad!

@braydenmartindale yep they were made in the same plant i think in austria it was only for 1 year i think for the european market but all the other models were made in Mexico

I don't really like to admit it, but these are fairly practical and surprisingly roomy and easy to drive(not that you'd want to be seen in it though) As usual with Chryslers though, the quality sucks. My grandma's 2009 PT horn broke already, the car has less than 20,000 miles on it!

@braydenmartindale That is true, it has also dropped in popularity. These are the main reasons I can hardly see any of them on the road nowadays.

Which car is better dodge neon or chrysler pt cruiser

@Annihilator1111 What about 2000-2005 models, and the 2nd generation 2006-2010. Are those at the same plant or another?

What's up with the 70s like steering wheel and shifter?

@LGCOOKIEable Oddly enough the same designer who made this car, also did the HHR

@braydenmartindale Sorry to hear that, but at least it wasn´t a major part (engine, tranny, suspension, steering. . . ). After that previous car I got I have learned to trust in Chryslers, they can be quite reliable, at least mine was that way.

@wotan20 yea, but those Dacias have more sales in a month than this has in one year.

@braydenmartindale Ok because i dont know what model year it was but, one day they were in front of our house and they had the window down and the air coditioning on and the car and right in the front of the car, u would hear a sound and see something by the front of the tire and it was like a spray thing.

It has a 2.4 liter dohc 4 cylinder

I wish I can argue in favour of this car, because the design had so much promising potential, Alas that's not the case, because I've rented this car once in the early 2000's and it made me strongly skeptical about it. I could've lived with its sluggish performance, but what really bothered me about this car the most, are its vicious blindspots, due to its badly placed and beefy A pillars in conjunction with the C pillars. It not only made me feel insecure, but also claustrophobic as well.

Did any PT cruisers have a Mitsubishi 2.4 engine?

@glowingfinger The gas mileage is horrid for a small car, it only gets EPA estimate 26 MPG highway. Other small cars are getting almost double that.

HHR was a piece of shit. My mom said she had to really shrug her shoulders just to see out the window. In my opinion. the PT Cruiser (on the other hand) is a great car. No trouble so far! I presume the not-so-decent transmission from the PT Cruiser is the automatic since they were popular compared to the manuals? We don't have a problem with our manual tranny, and the car has 139k.

@b67717 If it was garbage then why did Chrysler sell so many of them?? HMMM??? I guess they're just awful given that and the fact that you think they're ugly. Plus, I bet you haven't even owned one so how can you say it sucks? Because that's what everyone else says? I've got one and haven't had any issues, it's a great car. I just put 500 miles on it in the past few days and it drove like a champ. It's now got over 50k on it and I intend to prove you haters wrong by getting it up to 300k.

@Geekoman1256 There are very few objective good things to say about this car when compared to its competitors

@MyFord04 Seems to be all cars in the United States?

just bought a 2007 with 90,000 miles the other day. I hope this car is an improvement over my 2004 kia rio - reason for replacing is I got into an accident.