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End of layer Seller information Member ID 2714elaineb ( Feedback score of 80 ) 100% Positive feedback Save this seller See other items from this seller Description Postage and payments Share: this item | Print this item - opens in a new window or tab | Report item Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Item number: 180584416129 Item specifics - Cars & Other Vehicles Condition: Used: An item that has been previously used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.  See all condition definitions - opens in a new window or tab ...  Read more about the condition Manufacturer: Chrysler Colour: Silver Model: PT CRUISER LIMITED L AUTO Engine Size: 2,429 cc Type: Standard Car Power: -- Mileage: 65000 Seats: 5 Doors: 5 MOT Expiry: -- Model Year: 2006 Drive Side: Right-hand drive Reg. Date: 28 Sep 2006 Road Tax: -- Reg. Mark: **56 *** Get the Vehicle Status Report Exterior: Alloy Wheels, Catalytic Converter Previous Owners: 1 V5 Document: -- Transmission: Automatic Manufacturer's Warranty: -- Fuel: Petrol In-Car Audio: AM/FM Stereo, CD Player Service History: -- Interior/Comfort Options: Air Conditioning, Auxiliary heating, Climate Control, Cruise Control, Electric heated seats, Leather Seats, Tilt Steering Wheel Safety Features: Alarm, Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), Driver Airbag, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Passenger Airbag, Rear seat belts, Safety Belt Pretensioners, Side Airbags HERE I HAVE FOR AUCTION IS MY CHRYSLER PT CRUISER - LIMITED EDITION IN SILVER 1 PREVIOUS OWNER FROM NEW 65000 MILES THIS IS A GREAT FAMILY CAR MOT TILL JANUARY 2011 WELL LOOKED AFTER KEPT IN GARAGE FOR ANY MORE QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL 07716064518 VIEWING WELCOME BY APPOINTMENT THANKS FOR LOOKING AND HAPPY BIDDING :) THIS IS A PRIVATE SALE AND WE ARE IN BASILDON THE CAR IS ADVERTISED ELSE WHERE AND AUCTION MAY END EARLY Questions and answers about this item   No questions or answers have been posted about this item.   Ask a question Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. 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Yes No View Results Search Chrysler PT Cruiser road tests and consumer car reviews Read all 24 reviews Have your say! PT Cruiser is designed to be extremely versatile. The PT Cruiser’s tall profile contributes to its command-of-the-road seating and flexible interior space. The prefix ‘PT’ stands for ‘personal transportation’, which reflects PT Cruiser’s flexibility and versatility for each individual owner. Chrysler PT Cruiser consumer reviews by year of make: 2000 2001 2002 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Recent responses, questions and answers Chrysler lease prices | Chrysler PT Cruiser lease prices | Chrysler PT Cruiser new and nearly new car prices Chrysler PT Cruiser from your local car supermarket Other people need your help Your review will help others decide which vehicle to buy. By spending just a little bit of time filling out a review you can share your experiences with other drivers, giving information only owners will talk about, no marketing spiel, just the real thing. 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I get slightly better from the 2001, around 28-30 and the auto does about 25-28. Turning circle - again doesn’t really bother me as I learnt to do 3 point turns (or sometimes 5 lol). My main faults on both cars are nothing more than suspension bushes. Both the cars knocked below on our lovely uneven British roads. Having said that suspension parts are really cheap and I replaced them with polyurethane ones on both cars. Now there is no noise. Submitted: 14/11/2010 20:28:47 | ID: 6505 Respond to this review | Have your say | Request a quote Paul, Scotland Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 A vehicle wanted for a while, now I have one and am very satisfied with it. Yes, it is fairly heavy on petrol, but so what? I can afford it. Even so, if I drive carefully on a day out in the highlands I get around 36 mpg, that’s cruising at around 50 mph, but it is a cruiser and that’s what it’s for. If you want to go fast get something else. It is now 4 years old and has been comfortable and trouble free. I will probably keep it for quite a bit longer as we all like it, it’s different from anything else on the road and very different from the usual " repmobile" you get these days. Get one and you’ll stand out from the crowd. Submitted: 13/10/2010 21:56:57 | ID: 6312 Respond to this review | Have your say | Request a quote Bugra Yuzbey, Turkey Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited 2.0 2005 I was dreaming of owning one from the first day I saw it. Before purchasing I had read nearly everything about it and knew the shortcomings. Yes, turning circle like a truck, performance worse even than expected and fuel consumption is archaic. What suprised me was the unrefinement of the engine, more trashy than I’d expected. Inside volume is generous, trunk bigger and more useful than it seems. And the prestige on the road better than the cars 5 times more expensive. Driving it gives me an uncomparable pleasure. It is not my everyday car, it’s a car for fun like a toy. If you’re looking for something special instead of transportation get one and keep it. My aim is to keep it for my son as a heritage. I believe that it will be a classic. If you’re looking a car for transportation and comparable to todays market that’s why Toyotas, Peugeots and similars exist. Submitted: 14/01/2010 21:36:11 | ID: 4302 Respond to this review | Have your say | Request a quote Brenda Smart, Devon Chrysler PT Cruiser 2005 I bought my 2005 Cruiser used in 2008. I have since put over 70,000miles on it bringing it to 104,879 miles. Until today, I only had the right rear quarter glass to pop out, which by the way was not covered by the manufacturer. While turning into my driveway, it cut off and I haven’t been able to find out why. Some say maybe the fuel pump others just don’t know, hopefully someone out there can help me. Yes, I would buy another one and another one. Submitted: 31/12/2009 10:46:24 | ID: 4182 Respond to this review | Have your say | Request a quote Donna, Devon Chrysler PT Cruiser 2002 LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!!!!! No major problems as yet - good petrol consumption imo - turns heads lol!! Submitted: 14/08/2009 10:17:34 | ID: 3416 Respond to this review | Have your say | Request a quote Sean, England Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.0 Limited Manual 2002 I bought my 2002 Cruiser a week ago. All these reviews seem to mention the only 2 faults I have found, fuel consumption & turning circle. However, I think both are to be expected with a car that was built with the American market largely in mind. Other than that it is the best car I have ever owned, including being better than my 2006 VW Passat or 2004 Renault Espace, both of which were in the garage around 5 times each with various problems. The Cruiser looks great & is roomy & comfortable. When I was shopping around there were plenty that had done in excess of 120K which seems positive for the longevity of these cars. As for the various mechanical faults mentioned, I can speak from experience; VW’s & Renault ’s suffer expensive faults with fairly new cars too. I’d recommend a PT Cruiser to anyone. 5 Stars, they are fantastic. Submitted: 07/08/2009 10:19:23 | ID: 3378 Respond to this review | Have your say | Request a quote Pamela Chambers, Bedfordshire Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 I bought my PT Cruiser second hand in January 2007 and I love it! I’ve had no problems whatsoever and in winter it starts first time in temperatures of zero and below. Its so roomy - great for moving house. You get used to the wide turning circle and the fuel consumption is about 30-33mph, {just don’t go into fifth gear and slow down if you worry about petrol consumption}. I love the roominess inside and the space in the boot, if I take the back seats out, then I have a van. I hope this car lasts forever! Submitted: 29/06/2009 15:55:27 | ID: 3166 Respond to this review | Have your say | Request a quote Lee Parker, Nottinghamshire Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 auto 2006 I wanted one of these the first time I saw one, I have always gone for the quirky type of cars for the last 45 years. I can’t fault the looks and the equipment you get, but I’m afraid it all does pear shaped from there. The poor turning circle has got me in one or two scrapes - the head gasket leaked from new, the engine is like a 2.4 from the early Volvo’s and sadly out of date. I have regretted leasing it because of the 20 mpg ( on a good day ) and would definitely never get another. Submitted: 13/05/2009 11:11:56 | ID: 2942 Respond to this review | Have your say | Request a quote Chris Drucker, Middlesex Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.0 Limited manual 2001 Always wanted this car as I think all modern cars have boring styling. Needless to say I like classic cars! I bought my car in 2003 and have had no problems with it breaking down etc but as it is 8 years old it was time for a new cam belt and while this was being done the water pump and power steering pipe were found to have seepage marks so I replaced these as well. I had noticed this year that when indicating right sometimes the fog lights would activate for the duration the indicator was on and knew that was a faulty multifunction indicator switch which costs about £70 plus labour so got this done as well. Was surprised at some of the comments about the car being slow, the name PT Cruiser points to its intended use, so yup, its no fireball but I have no problems as I am in no great hurry.... I get 40 mpg on an all motorway cruise down to my mums and reasonable (for the design age of the engine) fuel return about town where I am in no hurry to catch up with the next traffic jam. That said, the 2.4 litre or diesel are a lot better for midrange but were out of my pocket’s reach in 2003. The Auto box should be avoided as that is a very old design and thus inefficient on fuel. Never had a problem with the turning circle as I am that cheeky sod who uses your drive way to about turn!! Here is to many happy cruising years to come. Submitted: 14/04/2009 11:54:57 | ID: 2803 Respond to this review | Have your say | Request a quote Jon Lilley, Norfolk Chrysler PT Cruiser 2005 We love the car but hate the turning. Would we buy another one? Yes, if we could. They don’t make them any more - bring back the PT Limited! Submitted: 09/03/2009 09:33:38 | ID: 2613 Respond to this review | Have your say | Request a quote AD Lyon, England Chrysler PT Cruiser 2002 Mine has been without a doubt the worst car I have ever owned. After 1 month the slave cylinder in the clutch failed - not a major problem you might say but it was because it is fitted inside the gearbox!! Two weeks later the fuel pump failed costing over £900 to replace. After getting the car back the new fuel pump leaked and within two hours the car was back in the garage again. Got it back two weeks later... another fuel leak developed had to be recovered by RAC. Agree with other comments it has the turning circle of a battleship - maybe not such an issue in America but on our roads renders the car awkward to drive. It’s a shame because despite the above I love the look of the car, the comfort etc, but for an everyday vehicle it is just not a viable option unless you have a spare car and very deep pockets. Submitted: 16/01/2009 14:32:29 | ID: 2383 Respond to this review | Have your say | Request a quote Barrie, Hampshire Chrysler PT Cruiser 2007 I went to Texas for 6 weeks and hired a PT Cruiser, I was hoping for a Focus or similar, I hated the Cruisers styling, but after driving it I was impressed by the comfort and equipment, loads of room and nice to drive, nothing went wrong and the economy was good, performance ok, smooth auto, doors and boot that close well without slamming, I have since sold my Toyota Corolla, uncomfortable, bad handling, poor auto, silly niggling faults, the PT cruiser is much nicer, but I bought a 3 series BMW, everything about it is better than Toyota, looks beat the Cruiser. Submitted: 20/10/2008 10:22:14 | ID: 2036 Respond to this review | Have your say | Request a quote Albert Marshall, Hampshire Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.0 manual 2002 Purchased my "Silver Pearlescent with colour coded bumpers!" five weeks ago. So far, for the price I paid, I have no real issues; although I do agree the turning circle is pretty poor. However, comfort, space and style make up for its short- comings. Mine is a 2002 2.0 manual, any hints on deceleration when changing gear? Submitted: 10/10/2008 09:51:55 | ID: 1986 Respond to this review | Have your say | Request a quote Mr Robinson, Lancashire Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.0 ltd edition auto 2000 It feels like a million dollars, and costs roughly that much to get it from our house to Tesco and back. I was persuaded to buy my black "batmobile" by my 9 year old son who couldn’t settle to bed all night after we’d been for a test drive in it a couple of weeks ago, so thrilling he found it..... OK, I didn’t do much research, and the ZZ Top thing grabbed me, as did the relative obscurity and undeniable surfeit of creature comforts offered within... will I still have it in 6 months time? Not sure, but I’ll certainly still be talking about it, and it makes a change to see a car that actually looks like a proper car, not just another conservative "family" jelly mould with broadly predictable kit, mpg etc... 25 miles to the gallon? That’s why god gave us credit cards. Enjoy!!!!!!!!!! Submitted: 13/08/2008 10:55:28 | ID: 1767 Respond to this review | Have your say | Request a quote Mike Atkinson, Durham Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic CRD 2004 I wanted one of these car for quite some time, I eventually got one second hand and apart from the very poor turning circle I thought the car was excellent, plenty of power and quite good on fuel for the size of the engine. But then it all turned very bad, one day I was driving along and the engine just cut out, fortunately I was only doing 25mph on a side road - god knows what would have happened if I had been overtaking on the motor way. I got the car taken to a Chrysler Dealer who found the ASD fuse had blown and when it was replace it just started no problems, the big problem is no one, not even Chrysler UK can tell me why the fuse blow and they could give no guarantee that it would not happen again. As you may has guessed I am getting rid of it since it is a potential death trap. Submitted: 25/07/2008 11:36:38 | ID: 1704 Respond to this review | Have your say | Request a quote Daug Martin, Cornwall Chrysler PT Cruiser 2007 Overall not a bad car except for the bad turning ratio, being hard on fuel and faulty gauges. The speedometer was off by 5 kilometres. Submitted: 11/07/2008 11:50:33 | ID: 1665 Respond to this review | Have your say | Request a quote Robert Dunne, Devon Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 gt 2005 I love this motor a blast, from the past with all mod cons. Depreciation is bad, I mean really bad. So why play the game? I am keeping it and going to lpg (liquid petroleum gas). I reckon this is a 200,000 mile car. I love it to death! Submitted: 16/06/2008 09:43:38 | ID: 1560 Respond to this review | Have your say | Request a quote Bill, Norfolk Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.0 ltd auto 2002 Great car. Bit like marmite, you either love it or hate it. Plenty of room in the back (for three adults) as well as the front. Owned ours for 3 years without much problem. Spares prices variable. Turning circle awful. Fuel consumption awful. Looks priceless! Submitted: 14/04/2008 10:44:37 | ID: 1271 Respond to this review | Have your say | Request a quote Tom Cooke, Staffordshire Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.2 CRD Limited 2008 To follow up on my last comments; I was in the dealership today to look at their just-arrived 2008 UK-model CRD 2.2 Limited PT Cruiser. I spent at least half an hour going over the vehicle and jotting down the detailed features, so here goes; 17 inch alloys Fuel filler cover is no longer chrome Bodyside mouldings are still chrome Chrome strips on the front grille Chromed exhaust tip Changed rear lettering; "PT Cruiser" on lower left, "Chrysler" above the wings centre; "CRD Limited" on lower right (think the lettering is smaller, still the same characteristic font of course) Door sill plates are black plastic, but with large rectangular brushed metal insert with large bright Chrysler wings logo The seats are now virtually full leather (just a small strip of cloth at the sides of the base) Steering wheel has silver spokes The centre console has a ’hatched’ pattern (dealer called it ’carbon look-alike’) Best I can tell, all the mechanicals are exactly as before. Submitted: 03/03/2008 11:28:23 | ID: 1094 Respond to this review | Have your say | Request a quote Tom Cooke, Staffordshire Chrysler PT Cruiser CRD 2.2 Limited 2008 Bit bothered about Pete Swann’s comments; my dealer simply can’t tell me what will be missing (versus the brochure) from my vehicle when it arrives in two or three weeks. Pretty poor - I’ve seen a few comments on forums that suggest that *no* Chrysler dealers have got up-to-date marketing material and vehicle specs for the 2008 model year PT, Chrysler are concentrating on pushing their ’premium’ vehicles. But I’m going to assume that apart from a few cosmetic things, the car will be substantially as the brochure and Chrysler’s US website describes (otherwise the dealer will find himself with a ’situation’ on his hands). I still think I’m going to enjoy the car immensely, given the style and overall equipment level. As long as I get reliability and good service and warranty work from the dealer, I’ll have made a good decision. Submitted: 25/02/2008 11:12:33 | ID: 1070 Respond to this review | Have your say | Request a quote Tony N, Kent Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Slow, sluggish. That’s just to start. The gearbox is mounted slightly of centre so 1st gear would be where reverse is and second is where first would be. It is noisy and it sounds like you have to over rev to pull away. It has a large turning circle. It is also not good on fuel, around 25-30 mpg. The acceleration is about 0-60 in 1hour. My great Nan could push a full shopping trolley up hill in flippers faster. This is a well over priced car. Submitted: 25/02/2008 09:57:23 | ID: 1061 Respond to this review | Have your say | Request a quote Pete Swann, Kent Chrysler PT Cruiser 2008 Have purchased the 2008 pt cruiser "Limited" Auto. Disappointed in the lack of promised refinements for this model. No chrome filler cap. No chrome wheels. Running boards are now rubber inserts. Just a new centre stack facia which is quite impressive. Why pay for this model when all the outside refinements are gone? Submitted: 16/01/2008 12:13:31 | ID: 933 Respond to this review | Have your say | Request a quote Andrew Briggs, Yorkshire Chrysler PT Cruiser Ltd 2004 Very practical car with cruise control , leather , air con .I’ drive automatics and the original 2ltd pt cruiser was underpowered .The 2.4 ltr suits it exactly and makes for a relaxed drive . the only drawback is the appalling turning circle . I’ve also gone and leased the convertible (dont fancy the depreciation) and thats very comfortable and refined for drop top. Submitted: 23/11/2007 09:06:12 | ID: 736 Respond to this review | Have your say | Request a quote Norman Robson, Lancashire Chrysler PT Cruiser 1.6tdi Great car, loads of space, economical and in my opinion, looks the business. I would recommend this car to anyone. 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Website design & Search engine marketing by reallygooddomains Car Review Sites | Useful Motoring Links | Submit A Report | Advertise || Chrysler PT Cruiser From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation , search Chrysler PT Cruiser Manufacturer DaimlerChrysler (2001–2007) Chrysler LLC (2007–2009) Chrysler Group LLC (2010) Production 2000–2010 Assembly Toluca , Mexico Graz , Austria (2002, Magna Steyr ) Class Compact Body style(s) 5-door hatchback 2-door convertible Layout FF layout Platform Chrysler PT platform Engine(s) 2.4 L EDZ I4 2.4 L EDT Turbocharged I4 2.4 L EDV Turbocharged HO I4 2.2 L CRD Diesel I4 [ 1 ] Transmission(s) 5-speed Getrag manual 4-speed 41TE automatic Wheelbase 103 in (2,616 mm) Length 2001-05: 168.8 in (4,288 mm) 2006-2010: 168.9 in (4,290 mm) Width 67.1 in (1,704 mm) Height 63 in (1,600 mm) Convertible: 60.6 in (1,539 mm) Curb weight 3,123 lb (1,417 kg) Designer Bryan Nesbitt The Chrysler PT Cruiser is a retro styled compact automobile launched by Chrysler as a 5-door hatchback in late 1999 (for the 2000 model lineup) and as a 2-door convertible in early 2005 (for the 2005 model lineup). Originally conceived as a Plymouth model, the PT Cruiser received the Chrysler nameplate on introduction in anticipation of the 2001 discontinuation of the Plymouth brand. The PT Cruiser was designed by Bryan Nesbitt , who later also styled the Chevrolet HHR . [ 2 ] The name PT Cruiser includes the initialism PT, standing for "Personal Transport" and designating the car's platform as well as production code. The convertible officially ceased production December 21, 2007, but the last 2007 convertibles were marketed as 2008 models. On January 12, 2009, Chrysler LLC, under the private equity Cerberus Capital Management investor, announced the gradual discontinuation of the main model. On July 6, 2009, after reorganization into the "New Chrysler", the company changed plans to discontinue the model by specifying that it will do so for Canadian and Mexican markets only. [ 3 ] On July 9, 2010 the PT Cruiser ended production. [ 4 ] Worldwide production totaled 1.35 million units. [ 5 ] Contents 1 Overview 2 Safety 3 Updates 4 Design 5 Trim levels 5.1 5-door wagon 5.2 2-door convertible 6 PT Cruiser GT 6.1 Performance 6.2 Standard features 7 Factory special editions 7.1 Street Cruiser Route 66 Edition (2006) 7.2 Street Cruiser Pacific Coast Highway Edition (2007) 7.3 Street Cruiser Sunset Boulevard Edition (2008) 7.4 Dream Cruiser Series 5 (2009) 7.5 PT Cruiser Sport 7.6 Flame pkg & Woodie Pkg 7.7 Couture Edition 8 References 9 External links [ edit ] Overview The PT Cruiser is a front-wheel drive 5-passenger vehicle, classified as a truck in the U. S. by the NHTSA for CAFE fuel economy calculations but as a car by most other metrics. Chrysler specifically designed the PT Cruiser to fit the NHTSA criteria for a light truck in order to bring the average fuel efficiency of the company's light truck fleet into compliance with CAFE standards. [ 6 ] A turbocharged GT model was introduced for the 2003 model year. A convertible was introduced for the 2005 model year. The PT Cruiser was manufactured at Toluca Car Assembly in Toluca , Mexico . On March 8, 2006, DaimlerChrysler announced that it had built 1,000,000 PT Cruisers at the Toluca plant. [ 7 ] The PT Cruiser was also assembled in Graz , Austria , for global markets (outside North America) in 2002, using the production code PG. European PT Cruisers built in 2001 or from 2003 onwards were built in Mexico under the PT production code. The American version featured a 2.4  L four-cylinder gasoline engine . In addition to this standard model, a 2.2 L four-cylinder diesel engine built by Mercedes Benz was also available in Europe, Asia, and South Africa . A 2 liter engine ( D4RE ) was available outside the U.S. It produced 140 hp (100 kW) SAE at 6500 rpm with 130 ft·lbf (180 N·m) of torque at 4800 rpm. When initially introduced, demand for the car was, in many cases, much higher than dealer supply, seeing customers put on waiting lists. Anticipation of the car was high, making for a debut that was among the most successful in company history. [ citation needed ] In 2001 Car and Driver acknowledged the PT Cruiser on its Ten Best list and the PT Cruiser also won the North American Car of the Year . [ edit ] Safety In 2002 Euro NCAP gave the PT Cruiser a three (out of five) stars rating. Results in the frontal impact test (6 out of 16 possible points) were in part due to the fact that the PT Cruiser is designed—under U. S. regulations—to also protect unbelted occupants. Height of the seats and side airbags helped to attain a maximum score of 16 points in the side impact test [ 8 ] For 2009, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the PT Cruiser the highest rating of Good overall for occupant protection in frontal crashes and the lowest overall rating of Poor for side crashes. [ 9 ] It was the only small car to earn Poor marks in both side and rear evaluations as well as the only small car to not offer electronic stability control . [ 10 ] [ 11 ] [ edit ] Updates 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser convertible 2006–2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser wagon While the body style remains remarkably consistent from year to year, there are actually multiple models of the PT Cruiser, designated by unique badges in the lower left hand corner of the rear lift-gate. Models include the Classic Edition, Limited Edition, Touring Edition, "Dream Cruiser", "Street Cruiser", "Pacific Coast Highway Edition" and PT Cruiser GT. Non-GT Turbo (180 hp) edition models (introduced in 2004) are identified by a "2.4L Turbo" badge on the lower right hand corner of the rear lift-gate. The GT model (introduced in 2003) has a badge on the right hand corner of the lift-gate says "2.4L Turbo High Output" (indicating it is the 215-230 hp engine version). A four-seat convertible model was added for 2005. It is a two-door car with an integrated "sport bar" for added rigidity and rollover protection. It was discovered that the sport bar also caused air to flow over the rear passengers, resulting in a less drafty ride for those in the rear seats. The PT Cruiser was updated for 2006 to include scalloped headlights, a new 'chrome' grille (that no longer extended below the "bumper"), new lower front fascia which eliminated the patented brake cooling ducts (US patent #6,315,091), available round fog lamps and redesigned taillights. Interior updates included an updated dash, new materials, and an analog clock to the center stack. The audio system featured a line-in jack for MP3 players integrated into the dash. The turbocharged 2.4  L four-cylinder engine was available in 180 hp (130 kW) or "High-Output" 230 hp (170 kW) versions. A " Mopar " cruise control unit became available as an after market unit on 2007 models. Also in 2007, Chrysler dealers were permitted to order vehicles with separate options (un-bundled options from option packages) such as anti-lock brakes and Side Impact Airbags. Sirius Satellite Radio radio also became an option which could be installed as a Dealer option with a factory appearance (i.e. roof mount satellite antenna). [ edit ] Design This section may contain original research . Please improve it by verifying the claims made and adding references . Statements consisting only of original research may be removed. More details may be available on the talk page . (January 2009) The PT Cruiser was originally conceived as a Plymouth model, before Chrysler's merger with Daimler-Benz . At the time, Chrysler had planned a new look for Plymouth, previewed by the Plymouth Prowler " hot rod ". Styling cues from the Prowler, particularly the grille, were used to create the Plymouth Pronto concept car in 1997. The look was refined, and in 1998, another Plymouth concept called the Chrysler Pronto Cruizer directly previewed the styling of the PT Cruiser. The Pronto Cruizer was designed as a modern interpretation of the Chrysler Airflow with Dodge Neon components, but the final design used a separate platform. The new DaimlerChrysler firm did not have much faith in Plymouth as a separate entity, and began steps to rationalize and cancel the marque. Consequently, the PT Cruiser appeared in public only as a Chrysler. The PT Cruiser also resembles the 1997 Chrysler CCV prototype—which would evolve into the styling of the PT Cruiser. Intended to evoke an old gangster getaway car or hot rod Model A wagon, the 2000 PT Cruiser grew out of a collaboration among Robert A. Lutz , who was an executive at Chrysler at the time, Bryan Nesbitt , a designer, and Dr. Clotaire Rapaille . [ 12 ] [ edit ] Trim levels Profile view of Canadian-market 5-door. [ edit ] 5-door wagon Base Limited Touring Touring Signature Series Street Cruiser GT Walter P. Edition 2006 Only Limited Edition Platinum Series 2004 Only Dream Cruiser Series 2002-2004, 2009 Only Sport See Below Classic 2010 Only Couture Edition 2010 only [ edit ] 2-door convertible base GT Touring [ edit ] PT Cruiser GT The PT Cruiser GT (also known as the GT Cruiser) is a turbocharged variant of the PT Cruiser introduced as a 2003 model [ edit ] Performance 215 hp (160 kW) @ 5000 rpm and 245 ft·lbf (332 N·m) @ 3600 rpm (2003–2004) 230 hp (170 kW) @ 5100 rpm and 245 ft·lbf (332 N·m) @ 2400 rpm (2005+) Top speed 125 mph (201 km/h) (Governor limited) [ edit ] Standard features 4 wheel disc brakes with ABS and traction control Chromed 17" wheels with P205/50R17 tires Body-color monotone front fascia with larger, lower openings Body-color monotone rear fascia with larger exhaust opening Specially tuned suspension (which also dropped the height 1 inch) Performance-tuned exhaust system with a large diameter chrome exhaust tip [ edit ] Factory special editions 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Couture Edition As of August 12, 2008, there have been 14 factory authorized "custom" versions of the PT Cruiser. [ 13 ] Factory Flame Package Woodie Package PT Dream Cruiser Series 1 PT Dream Cruiser Series 2 PT Dream Cruiser Series 3 PT Dream Cruiser Series 4 - 1500 vehicles PT Turbo Chrome Accents PT Cruiser Convertible refreshed 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser (2006) PT Street Cruiser Route 66 (2006) Street Cruiser Pacific Coast Highway Edition (2007) Street Cruiser Sunset Boulevard Edition (2008) - 500 vehicles PT Dream Cruiser Series 5 (2009) - 1750 vehicles PT Cruiser Sport (2004 UK model) PT Cruiser Couture Edition (2010 model) - 500 vehicles [ edit ] Street Cruiser Route 66 Edition (2006) Finished in either Solar Yellow or Black, features include Solar Yellow brake calipers, body-color grille, solar-tinted sunscreen glass, liftgate mounted spoiler, 17-inch all-season performance tires, four-wheel anti-lock brakes with low-speed traction control, speed control and a sport suspension. Brightwork accents include chrome body-side moldings, a chrome exhaust tip and 17-inch (430 mm), chrome-plated, five-spoke Empire aluminum wheels. A unique 'Street Cruiser' badge, complete with Solar Yellow accents, is featured on the liftgate and complemented by 'Route 66' Edition badges on the front doors. The MSRPs were $19,185 for the manual transaxle version and $20,020 for the automatic transaxle model. [ 14 ] [ edit ] Street Cruiser Pacific Coast Highway Edition (2007) Based on the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring model, this version includes Pacific Blue Pearl body, 4-Wheel disc anti-lock brakes, bright front door sill scuff pads, front bright accent ring cupholders, silver shift knob, chrome lock knobs, chrome bodyside molding, "Street Cruiser" badge, Pacific Coast Highway Edition badge, rear body-color spoiler, bright exhaust tip, leather steering wheel with bright spokes, sport suspension, supplemental side air bags, 6-way power driver's seat, Sirius satellite radio, 17" x 6.0" aluminum platinum clad wheels with 205/50R17XL 93H BSW all-season performance tires, cloth seats with blue insert. The MSRPs were $20,735 for the manual transaxle version and $21,570 for the automatic transaxle model. [ 15 ] [ edit ] Street Cruiser Sunset Boulevard Edition (2008) It is a limited (500 units) version based on PT Cruiser LX. It includes "Sunset Crystal" body accented with various chrome body-trim pieces, deep-tint glass, 16-inch chrome wheels with all-season touring tires. The MSRPs were $16,650 for the manual transaxle version, $17,475 for the automatic transaxle model (both include $640 destination charge). [ 16 ] [ edit ] Dream Cruiser Series 5 (2009) It is a limited (1750 units) version of PT Cruiser. Engine choices include 2.4L I4 engine rated 150 bhp (112 kW) and 220 N·m (162 lb·ft) or turbocharged 2.4L I4 engine rated 180 bhp (134 kW) and 285 N·m (210 lb·ft). It includes 4-speed automatic transmission, pearl white body (with one made in inferno red and one made in bright silver) with a black roof and spoiler, gray interior with leather and chrome trim, upper and lower billet aluminum cross-hatch pattern grilles, chromed door handles and body-side moldings, chromed stainless steel exhaust tip (on turbo), 17 in (431.8 mm) SRT Design wheels with all-season performance tires, unique 'PT' door badging, PT Dream Cruiser Series 5 tailgate badge, fog lamps and a Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl hoop spoiler. It has a MSRP of US$22,700 (includes $670 for destination). The vehicle was announced in conjunction with the 2008 Woodward Dream Cruise . [ 13 ] [ 17 ] [ edit ] PT Cruiser Sport Based on the Classic trim, the Sport includes roof mounted body colour spoiler, 16 inch alloy wheels, PT Cruiser Sport badge and exclusive graphite metallic paint. The PT Cruiser Sport is available with a two-litre petrol engine, and costs £13,995. [ 18 ] [ edit ] Flame pkg & Woodie Pkg Factory Flame pkg - this option featured flame-inspired decals which extended from the front fenders. Flames colors were available in colors complimenting the body paint. Woodie pkg - Available accessory pkg, this featured faux-wood sidepanels which extended down the side of the vehicle, and extended around the rear hatch. These were relatively rare additions, given the high cost for this [ edit ] Couture Edition This limited production model features a contrasting 2-tone paint scheme, wearing a black above the beltline, and silver metallic on the bottom section, with a red pinstripe dividing the two. The interior features several unique touches, including special Radar Red leather buckets (with dark gray leather alternatively available) with black piping, a red shifter knob and chrome appliques. Outside, Couture Edition PTs feature 16 chrome clad wheels, along with chromed bodyside moldings and accents. Production was limited to just 500. [ edit ] References ^ "Chrysler PT Cruiser CRD Range" . Yahoo Cars: UK and Ireland . http://uk.cars.yahoo.com/car-reviews/car-and-driving/chrysler-pt-cruiser-crd-range-1003346.html . Retrieved 31 August 2010 .   ^ Neil, Dan. "Bob Lutz's hits and misses at GM" . L. A. Times . http://www.latimes.com/classified/automotive/highway1/la-hy-neilblog-lutz-pg,0,3025510.photogallery?index=6 . Retrieved 31 August 2010 .   ^ "Chrysler PT Cruiser stays in production after all" . Examiner.com . http://www.examiner.com/x-572-Auto-Review-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Chrysler-PT-Cruiser-stays-in-production-after-all . Retrieved 2009-07-15 .   ^ "Last PT Cruiser will roll off assembly line July 9" . Detroit Free Press. 2010-06-29 . http://www.freep.com/article/20100629/COL14/6290356/1014/rss13 . Retrieved 2010-06-29 .   ^ Vijayenthiran, Viknesh (12 July 2010). "Chrysler PT Cruiser Will Cruise No More" . MotorAuthority . http://www.motorauthority.com/blog/1025893_chrysler-pt-cruiser-production-to-end-mid-year . 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Wheels. blogs. nytimes.com . http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/02/27/pt-cruiser-from-hero-to-zero/ . Retrieved 2010-06-29 .   ^ a b Chrysler Kicks Off Woodward Dream Cruise With Introduction of New 2009 Chrysler PT Dream Cruiser Series 5 press release ^ "Chrysler PT Street Cruiser Route 66 Edition" . Worldcarfans.com. 2005-08-16 . http://www.worldcarfans.com/2050817.005/chrysler-pt-street-cruiser-route-66-edition . Retrieved 2010-07-09 .   ^ "2007 Chrysler PT Street Cruiser Pacific Coast Highway Edition cars review" . Auto-power-girl.com. 2010-05-30 . http://www.auto-power-girl.com/specifications/chrysler/chrysler_pt_street_cruiser_pacific_coast_highway_edition-854 . Retrieved 2010-07-09 .   ^ "2008 Chrysler PT Street Cruiser Sunset Boulevard Edition revealed" . 4wheelsblog.com . http://4wheelsblog.com/?p=844 . Retrieved 2010-07-09 .   ^ Dream Cruise Gets Latest Chrysler PT Cruiser Special Edition [ dead link ] ^ "Chrysler PT Cruiser Sport Edition (UK)" . Carpages. co. uk . http://www.carpages.co.uk/jeep/chrysler_jeep_grand_cherokee_sport_and_pt_cruiser_sport_launch_in_uk_14_01_04.asp . Retrieved 2010-07-09 .   [ edit ] External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Chrysler PT Cruiser Official Chrysler PT Cruiser Site Chrysler.com - 2001 PT Cruiser homepage, through Internet Archive Chrysler PT Cruiser at the Open Directory Project Official Chrysler UK Press Release v   •   d   •   e Chrysler timeline, 1970–present Type 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 Compact LeBaron PT Cruiser Town & Country Town & Country Mid-size LeBaron (2-dr) Sebring (2-dr) Sebring (2-dr) LeBaron conv. Sebring conv. Sebring conv. Sebring conv. 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Some mechanical components are similar to those in the subcompact Dodge Neon. Sole engine is 2.4-liter 4-cyl with 5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic transmission. ABS and front-side airbags are optional. An optional Touring Group includes a firmer suspension and 16-inch wheels instead of 15s. Limited Edition package includes the Touring Group, plus leather upholstery, power sunroof, and a fold-flat front passenger seat. COMPETITION Not really a sport-utility or minivan, the PT has been well received by our staff. It offers versatility and eye-catching styling not found among compact cars. Its only drawback is tepid acceleration. Also getting the nod as a Best Buy is the Nissan Altima. It is the best all-around performer offering room for four large adults, a comfortable but sporty ride, above average acceleration, and good fuel economy. Recommended choices include the sporty Mitsubishi Galant, the vanilla Mazda 626, and the refined Volkswagen Passat. 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