Why are the PT Cruisers so cheap?

Why are the PT Cruisers so cheap?

It seems that all the new ones I see are 10k or lower and the used ones are 5k and lower. Is there something wrong with them?

Asked by: WildBillinOTown @ 2009-06-19 13:13:08

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THEY ONLY MADE PT CRUISERS FOR GAY DUDES AND FAT CHICKS

#1A**HOLE

they lost there popularity only women like them...........

jaggerwild1999

It's a DODGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! jb

jumbobret

nickname is the pt loser they are junk a refaced mini van friend had one and she wrecked it and got injured badly because crysler did not produce this with a collapasable steering colum very cheap product should all be scraped before they where made

youstop2003

The PT Cruisers have overstayed their welcome. While they were novel at first, they are outdated now. chrysler in its usual fashion of being totally disconnected from its customers has kept building them. Now they hae too many and want to sell them thus the low low prices. And low prices of new vehicles drags the prices of used one down .

FleetTech

had one for a rental......after 2 days of a 3 week rental, it went back for an upgrade, they have a terrible ride, no power, and if your bigger than 5' 8" 160 lbs, forget interior room.

grimrpr6942

same as neon just a tall top.decent little car for what it is,but the turbo model is a pocket rocket.

Steve

Is it safe to by a Chrysler car with the 2.7 engine?

I hope so I just bought one a 2008 sebring It runs good and seems fine but heard all the horror storys on this engine What should I do to keep it that way ?? Is synthetic oil a must ? and who often do we change it 3000 miles or 5000

Asked by: Ed @ 2009-06-18 06:09:41

[Best Answer]The problem with the earlier 2.7s (in La-men's terms) is the tube with the screen on it that sucks up the oil and sends it throughout the engine is too close to the bottom of the oil pan and if the oil is not changed very frequently (3,000 miles) without ever missing a oil change or even being late the screen starts to suck up the sludge on the very bottom of the oil pan which is where everything including dirt and metal dust which is normal accumulates. The screen is so fine and soon gets clogged and is unable to send the oil to the moving parts of the engine causing it to self destruct. I personally would never own a 2.7 but since you already have it the best piece of advice I could give you is to change, change, change the oil. I also agree with the 3,000 miles. Maybe even sooner if you live on a farm or somewhere where the dust is very heavy or you do a lot of short trips ( starting, short trip, starting, then returning home). The oil doesn't matter as long as you keep it changed. I would think about changing it at 2,500 miles, that way by the time you actually get it in for service there will hopefully be 3,00o miles or less on the car.

By : Allan C @ 1245404155

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wel truth is Chrysler cars never been high on list of great cars but you can find by typing into search box

how to care for car

2008 Chrysler sebring maintenance

synthetic oil dont have to use it but it is best oil to use and you can go longer than 5000 some test say over 10,000 miles with it but i change mine at 5000 or about

kelly_f_1999

I'm a mechanic, and I've seen quite a few of the pre 2002 2.7 engines self destruct because people didn't change the oil on a regular basis. The problem is that the oil gets dirty and clogs up a fine oil passage tube that feeds the tentioner for the timing chain. For the most part, oil doesn't matter AS LONG AS ITS KEPT CLEAN. Meaning, change it EVERY 3000 miles. I don't care what the book says, EVERY 3000 miles!!!
Good luck!

mrkbarrera

Yes, change the oil and filter frequently.

done wrenching

Just like said in a previous response, I DON'T CARE WHAT THE MANUAL SAYS, CHANGE THE OIL AND FILTER EVERY 3,000 MILES.

I've worked on cars for over 50 years, and always tell people that the most important thing they can do for their car is change the oil and filter religiously every 3,000 miles.

When I was a kid, we didn't have the money for changing the oil and filter. It was hard enough having money for gas.

Whenever we had to work on the car that would require dropping the oil pan, we would dip into it with our hands and lift out handfuls of sludge that was like mud. That crap was constantly circulating through the engine and scaring the cylinder walls and rings, etc.

That 2.7 engine is notorious for failure because of sludge build-up. Some say it is a defective engine. Chrysler was never a company that liked to issue recalls.

Joe

Ok Ed, Here is the skinny on the 2.7. When they installed it into the vehicle, they wanted the catalytic converters to go to work as soon as possible to pass emissions. If you raise the car on a lift the first thing you will notice is the converters are immediately after the manifolds and are almost against the block. The design of the car didn't leave much room for the converters. This design allows the converters to heat the block to a higher temp. And guess what? The 2.7 block is aluminum! The oil inside is at a constant higher than normal temperature. That means it will 'cook' the oil faster than most other engines. The oil needs to be changed more often than usual. 3,000 miles in this case is recommended. Oil raised to too higher temp will break down quicker then at a lower temp. You need to see if the engine is clean and clear of any sludge to make sure the owner has diligently changed it. The 2.7 has gotten a bad rap, not because of the engine, but because of the exhaust design. Synthetic oil is fine. But it too has to be changed on a regular bases.

Jackolantern

The problem with the earlier 2.7s (in La-men's terms) is the tube with the screen on it that sucks up the oil and sends it throughout the engine is too close to the bottom of the oil pan and if the oil is not changed very frequently (3,000 miles) without ever missing a oil change or even being late the screen starts to suck up the sludge on the very bottom of the oil pan which is where everything including dirt and metal dust which is normal accumulates. The screen is so fine and soon gets clogged and is unable to send the oil to the moving parts of the engine causing it to self destruct. I personally would never own a 2.7 but since you already have it the best piece of advice I could give you is to change, change, change the oil. I also agree with the 3,000 miles. Maybe even sooner if you live on a farm or somewhere where the dust is very heavy or you do a lot of short trips ( starting, short trip, starting, then returning home). The oil doesn't matter as long as you keep it changed. I would think about changing it at 2,500 miles, that way by the time you actually get it in for service there will hopefully be 3,00o miles or less on the car.

Allan C

should i buy a chrysler 300c srt8?

" " or is there sumthing better??i want a car exactly like this but with better fuel economy(doesnt matter if its a v6)...i like the looks, luxury, performance and rims on this whip....shuld i get it or is there sumthing even better?? cheaper??(preferably cheaper)...i just dont think 13-19 mpg is worth $50k lmao

Asked by: Brandon @ 2009-06-18 20:44:55

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I have a 300C srt8
For the money it is the badest car on the block.
It eats BMW 5-series for breakfast and with a tune of the engine it eats mustangs, camero's. Etc.
Live a little
Forget about the gas mileage.

sirharley91

NOOOOOOOO

Money M

dude get a Hyundai Genesis coupe, its 300HP, much more fuel efficient and MUCH cheaper. Also checkout Sonata V6, Acura TL, Bmw 5series.

Don't buy any Chrysler (Dodge, jeep) products, i have had very bad experience with 2 vehicles already..

SE-R

yes. this is a awesome car. my friend has one and loves it

laura o

yea i think its not worth that much neither but its a good car but takes allot of gas you should get the BMW 7-Series it look stylish the inside its like riding in a limo for more information take a look at a web site i have found on the model.

Mike

You should also consider that such a car may be expensive to insure. Check your insurance rates before buying one, for example here - carinsurance.yoll.net

Brad

I have a 2003 Chrysler Town and Country van. There is a ringing noise that sounds like it is in the area?

It sounds like it is coming from the rear wheel well on the drivers side. It is not on immediately upon starting the car, but seems to come on after I have been driving for a little while. Is there some kind of sensor noise or something that is an indicator of a problem? At first I thought it might be an indicator that something might be wrong with my brakes, but I had that checked out and the brakes are in good shape.

Asked by: 12bfree @ 2009-06-19 18:24:09

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Oh, you found my cellphone!
Please send it to me.

fun1

idk

kadie2491

Simple, that's the "lame" alarm. You can cure it by buying a 300c.

Dr L

That happened to my moms 04 Ram. She realized part of the frame was loose. Check near the radiator. It was just after she crashed it. Have you recently wrecked the van? Check the brake pad too.

AlexandaDaGrate

That ringing noise maybe being transmitted through the body and sound like its from the front driver side under the hood, But more than likely it is a idler pulley or belt tensioner. To check, while driving and you hear the noise, turn on your A/C and see if the sound changes, if it does its a pulley tensioner or belt.

rick b

I just replaced the inlet and outlet o2 sensors on a 2004 pt cruiser and the check engine light still stays on?

When I personally changed the o2 sensors, I still get the same error code that the o2 sensors are bad, but they are brand new and the check engine light stays on. I even tried to remove the battery terminals and then put them back on to reset and still nothing. What do I do?

Asked by: hvacrjohn @ 2009-06-17 20:11:26

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Go to Autozone and borrow their code reader and clear the code.

Also can look up the reset procedure for your car on the internet...usually a set series on turning the ignition and stepping on the gas pedal.

cowboysfan19721972

you have to go to the dealer and get them to clear the code from the computer.

Shaun H

OBDII computer systems require the use of a scan tool to clear failure codes. Disconnecting the battery will not clear failure codes, pumping the gas pedal will not clear the failure codes. Only a scanner can do it.
Note if the problem has not been fixed the codes will reset .

FleetTech

What is the code? It might not be the O2 Sensors. There is no dtc that says "O2 sensor bad, replace it" You could have a wiring issue or even a PCM issue. There are many things that set off O2 Sensor DTCs. Send me the DTC and I can try to help with the diagnosis.

Mike J

well you must now need a real technician

Steve