Bye bye PT Cruiser
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Bye bye PT Cruiser
I thought this model was one of Chrysler's success stories. Reports say it will be discontinued, along with the Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen.
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GM: It said it will try to sell or spin off its Saturn brand, but if those attempts are unsuccessful, it will phase out the brand by 2011. It is also evaluating options for a sale of its Hummer division and sought buyers for its Saab unit. That would leave GM to focus on Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC and Buick, with Pontiac reduced to one or two models.
GM: It said it will try to sell or spin off its Saturn brand, but if those attempts are unsuccessful, it will phase out the brand by 2011. It is also evaluating options for a sale of its Hummer division and sought buyers for its Saab unit. That would leave GM to focus on Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC and Buick, with Pontiac reduced to one or two models.
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I still don't understand why modern Saturn has failed to sell cars. It seems they actually have a somewhat decent lineup compared to other GM divisions. PT Cruiser should have been put out of its misery a long time ago - I hate those things. I see them everywhere though so they must still sell.
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The car I traded in on my 8 was an 2001 PT Cruiser. I put 74,000 miles on it with no issues. It was a nice car, but there were everywhere back in 2004. Nice car with a design that appealed to large age group.
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I liked the PT's retro looks when it came out. I had two of them as loaners -- including a turbo version -- while my 8 was being worked on.
I'm surprised that they are being phased out considering that you see them everywhere.
I'm surprised that they are being phased out considering that you see them everywhere.
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Yeah, canaryrx8, I always thought that concept was nice too.
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I think what happened was that they were a huge hit when they first came out, but after the novelty of the retro look wore off people finally realized what a terrible car it was underneath.
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They did appeal to a large age group, especially to women. That is why you saw them everywhere. I don't think their engine reliability was a problem (Mitsu engine?), the interior was surprisingly spacious and nicely done, for the money it was a good deal, and I am assuming cheap insurance. My friend, on her insurance it says Dodge Neon. Of course, when you don't refresh a car, it sales will drop off when the novelty wears off
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I bet none of you haters have ever owned a PT. My Turbo has been a pretty decent hauler the last three years I'd have to say. Comfortable, reasonable small car with a nice turbo, loads of torque. It's my relief after dealing with no torque from the RX-8 on the street for a while. And talk about a deal! I got a 2004, 18 mo old, 18K miles, Turbo Limited Silver Edition, for ......da-ding ....$12,000 even...insurance is cheaper than the RX-8...and the engine hasn't blown up (like my RX-8).
Lot's of room too so I don't need a hideous SUV to haul ****, decent acceleration, pretty good mileage if you don't put your foot in it. As a DD I don't really care so much about looks, but you (and I was) may be surprised to learn how many people of all ages have come up and said to me what I nice car it is. The first few times I was like ... yea? ... and taken aback, after all it's a Chrylser, but then I got used to it. With the RX-8 I got and expected that, the PT, not so much.
All in all I give it a thumbs up as a decent car, esp. for a Chrysler. Stop hating....too bad they didn't update it like that concept. That's hot!
Lot's of room too so I don't need a hideous SUV to haul ****, decent acceleration, pretty good mileage if you don't put your foot in it. As a DD I don't really care so much about looks, but you (and I was) may be surprised to learn how many people of all ages have come up and said to me what I nice car it is. The first few times I was like ... yea? ... and taken aback, after all it's a Chrylser, but then I got used to it. With the RX-8 I got and expected that, the PT, not so much.
All in all I give it a thumbs up as a decent car, esp. for a Chrysler. Stop hating....too bad they didn't update it like that concept. That's hot!
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My parents own a PT cruiser limited ed. with 61,xxx on the clock and I think it's a good car. Lots of room inside, better milage than my 8 and accelerates pretty good. Only problem with the car was that the tranny went at 55,000 miles. Other than that, it's a really good car for DD.
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I know it's a decent all around car but the shape/look does absolutely nothing for me. I can hate the shape w/o ever having to own/drive one. Plenty of people like these things obviously but it is the exact opposite of what I would look for in the looks department (I will always be a low-slung coupe/sedan type of guy who hates tall cars and will probably never buy a truck/suv/crossover. What era of cars do you think the PT was made to resemble? The PT looks like something like a bread van from the 30's/40's and that is just not my style. After the bombardment of retro this and retro that, it's played out and time to move on. The PT seems the worst of the bunch because you see it everywhere but doesn't it mean it's a bad car otherwise it wouldn't have sold so well - just not my style.
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PT . . . bleh. Unispiring attempt at retro. I won't miss it, but then I will still see 1000 of them each week.
Foose's Hemisfear is just sick. Cow-catcher and all . . . that'll get the kids and puppies out of your way nicely.
Foose's Hemisfear is just sick. Cow-catcher and all . . . that'll get the kids and puppies out of your way nicely.
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It's got a fat back end, ugly grill and nothing redeeming from a spectators perspective.
The PT Cruiser looks like a hearse. Perhaps, it would make a good hearse. Maybe extend it like a limo, and bingo! a "Classy Hearse".
"PT Cruiser looks like a Hearse" Simon Cowell
The PT Cruiser looks like a hearse. Perhaps, it would make a good hearse. Maybe extend it like a limo, and bingo! a "Classy Hearse".
"PT Cruiser looks like a Hearse" Simon Cowell
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