Is the 2009 PT cruiser a good car?

Question 1
Is the 2009 PT cruiser a good car?...  On the website it seems perfect for me but is it a good car that wont break down, wont waste gas, and is just a fun car? I cant think of any good car that's inexpensive but has good features like this car. Ive been getting a lot of mix reviews like people say they love it and others say they hate it sooo yea! Thanks:)

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1)   no lol - *Michael*

2)   No PT cruiser is a good car. - Hallie

3)   personally i dont like them at all. you can find the same if not better features in a better car for cheaper probably. PT cruisers are for dikes. no offense. - Anthony G

4)   I believe they are not making them any more. Need I say more? - Bobo

5)   You want the truth? No.

There are much better cars out there. The PT Cruiser is very unreliable - go on eopinions.com and read reviews about it. It looks fun, but it's really just a cheap Chrysler product.
I remember a few years back, they were selling PT Cruisers for $7-8,000 Brand New in Florida.
So unless you can get such a good deal on them, there are much better, and more reliable products in this class.
Look into a Toyota Corolla or Honda Civic.
But, if you must stick with domestic, go with a GM (General Motors) car like Chevy or Pontiac.
At least these have better reliability and build quality.

Chrysler is just a bad car in general - poor reliability, poorly built, and just doesn't last long and breaks down often. I've heard the power steering go on PT Cruisers after just 30,000 miles!

So my advice, do your research. - Tony

6)   You also should compare car insurance quotes for cars before buying one, for example here - carinsurance.yoll.net - David

7)   You actually answered your own question. The thing about the PT cruiser is it is all about the style of the vehicle. That doesn't take away that it is indeed a fun and versatile vehicle. Personally I love my 2002, that has just hit 99000!

As far as some of the other answers there are plenty of opinion sites out there, and they are all full of people complaining about one thing or the other. That's not to discredit them, but look at some of the "Cruiser" fan sites as well. This way you'll have the info you'll need to make that decision. As far as them stopping production. This really has to do with styling as well. With the Cruisers selling point being retro, you have to question where would they go from there. As you know other manufacturers of retro styled vehicles have also ended production on those vehicles. Look around though you still see plenty of Cruisers and those other retro styled cars still out on the road.

As far as the guy pointing out advertised $8000 cruisers etc...Key word there is advertised, I think we all know that scheme.

So if you like the styling of the Cruiser, and want a versatile vehicle, I say go for it. - Wendell


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Question 2
my husband had stolen vehicle and a motorcyle?...  my husband had stolen a vehicle and a motorcyle and took it oversease to isreal how do i put him in jail ???would they be able to do something about it that its oversease
i want him arrested because 1st i didnt know it was stolen

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1)   he should be in jail now! Theft is not funny or cool! wait till something of yours get stolen and we will see how you feel about theft then - HHMM

2)   sounds like some missing links to this story,why does the wife want him arrested? - ramcharger

3)   Does it run in the family? - thebax2006

4)   This is a major problem,and it,s been going on for years...Stolen cars,trucks and bikes are hard to trace when you get into another country...Ever seen any of the gone in 60 seconds movies?All these cars were headed over seas were you can sell them at an expanded price an not have to worry about cops or anything like that...About a year ago a guy got his 68 corvette back after being missing for almost 20 years...It was in a container on it,s way over seas,,,Luckily with the 9/11 the inpsections on containers over seas they found the car before being sent overseas.. - Johnny Rotten

5)   Well sorry to say there is nothing you can do but file a local police report, the country of Israel will not investigate or arrest your husband because of something he did in the USA ( they got better things to do) and they most defiantly wont extradite him back the the USA for the offense. Hundreds of kids are kidnapped by mostly fathers to Israel and the middle east and it takes years to get them back if at all and you are worried about a car and motorcycle? Try your insurance company. Trust me no one in Israel cares whether you did or did not know he did the crime - rick b


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Question 3
PT Cruiser over heating?...  2001 PT Cruiser LE 2.4L, red line over heats when driven. Will boil out the coolant threw the overflow tank while driving down the road. Running the heater reduces the heat slightly. Fan works properly. I removed the thermastat in hopes to keep the temperature down, which did not help. The radiator does not get hot, but it does get lightly warm. Could this be a clogged radiator? the radiator does not show any external damage, and there is no leakage.

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1)   PT Cruiser is the most stupidest car you can ever buy. - Rosettii

2)   Bad water pump or the block is cloggedd. Take it to a reputable shop YESTERDAY! Theconsequencess could becatastrophicc to the engine. - anotherdamnmemberid

3)   From what you say it seems the only thing left is the radiator or a faulty water pump, I have only seen a pump go bad once, The impeller came loose from the shaft but this was on an old truck. remove the radiator yourself, if you are capable, and take it to a radiator shop. Not being familiar with the car, is the radiator plastic or metal, it does make a difference. I would call the shop first and explain the problem and an estimate on the cost - John P

4)   If the radiator is only getting slightly warm then the radiator is clogged, it will have to be replaced. If the coolant got so hot that the coolant boiled over you may have warped the cylinder head which opens a whole other can of worms.Have it TOWED to a shop and have them check it out. - Gregory A


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Question 4
Any good and inexpensive ways I can "MAN UP" my 2006 chrysler town and country?...  Just looking for a few ideas from the peeps out there, ya know, so I don't feel like such a minivan drivin daddy...

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1)   Sell it.

Or get over your ego, and realize that it's a source of transportation, not a reflection of how much, or how little of a man you are.

Seriously. If you need your vehicle to announce that for you, you're not much of one to start with.... - Vipassana

2)   lol, hell yea, i feel ya. the cheapest upgrade to an engine is exhaust and intake. get aftermarket exhaust and airfilter and thats the cheapest upgrade that makes a difference. im not sure how much of a upgrade thats gonna make on a minivan though. maybe you should talk somebody into letting you get a toy, or maybe a motorcycle. lol. - POKE

3)   cut off the roof with a chain saw and cover it with atarp when it rains or jack it up and remove the van portion and install a corvette portion. - TAG

4)   You should sell it and buy a four door charger!!!If not sell it then bolt on a set of spinners and curb feelers will help...Maybe some white wall tires too!!! - Johnny Rotten


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Question 5
1986 Chrysler Laser XT?...  This car is hard to find parts for.
I'm aware of the fact that this car, the Dodge Daytona (within the same years), and the Mitsubishi Starion are basically the same vehicle.. but parts specifically for the Laser are hard to come by.

Any help would be appreciated.

Especially a website that has custom performance parts available for my car would be cool.

A little of question topic: Has anyone made a concept design for an updated (new-age) Chrysler Laser. I'd love to see something to build by. My goal is to completely upgrade my Laser to put in shows.

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1)   You are a little bit confused my friend, Daytona and Laser are the same car, but the Starion is a total different car. Most mechanical parts for Daytona/Laser are common to other Chrysler/Dodge cars of the era, so there are easily available, what is hard to find will be body and interior parts. Those need to be found use at wrecking yards. - PEDRO V

2)   Laser and Daytona are identical, except for some trim pieces. Sheet-metal, suspension, engine, and trans parts will fit both of these cars and will not make a difference which one it is ordered for.

Some interior and other trim items will be specific to the vehicle. Trim items will include nameplates, moldings, and ground effects. Bumpers may be different, since yours is a Laser XT, I think it had a unique rear bumper cover (aka fascia).

Since your car likely has the 2.2 turbo, there are lots of engine upgrades that can be had for it, some inexpensive, others quite expensive -- really depends on how much more power you want as to how much it will cost for upgrades.

To find out lots of information, just look for enthusiast web sites or message boards for Mopar turbo 4 cylinders, or the Dodge Daytona.


BTW, the Mitsubishi Starion is the same as a Chrysler Conquest. These are not at all like the Daytona/Laser. - Mark B

3)   I suggest checking out Allpar.com. As far as an idea for an updated or custom version, check out the movie "The Wraith" which had a highly customized version of this type of car in it. - C-Tech


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