While enthusiasm runs high in some quarters, the numbers continue to dwindle as PT ownership ages. Liles and her husband, Patrick, who also owns a customized PT, are now in their late 50s but among the younger members of their group.
The PT Cruiser, which rode the nostalgia wave that brought in the Volkswagen New Beetle and Mini Cooper, seemed to cultivate that reputation from the start.
Initially intended for young first-time buyers, the low-priced PT instead caught the eyes of an older crowd. It also sparked a customization trend that took advantage of the hot rod-flavored shape penned by Bryan Nesbitt. A high seating position and generous headroom from the inch height were attributes shared with small SUVs, then becoming popular. Like those vehicles, the PT was certified as a light truck to qualify for lower fuel economy requirements.
The horsepower, 2. The interior echoed the retro theme with color-matched dash panels, an old-timey-looking four-spoke steering wheel, deep-set gauge pods, and a cue ball-style shifter knob for the standard five-speed stick shift. A four-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel disc brakes with ABS and traction control were options. Automotive media were smitten with the PT Cruiser. While a PT Cruiser no longer plagues my family, there are still thousands of people who still suffer daily.
To this day many teens are still inheriting these awful vehicles from their grandparents. Let us have a moment of silence for those forced to drive these ugly, purple, wood-paneled beasts. Edit Close. Toggle navigation. A Chrysler PT Cruiser in all its wood-paneled glory. Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. Manage followed notifications. Close Followed notifications. Yep, I like our PT cruiser.
However, there exists a turbo version that makes and a high-output version of that making more at The top tier motor also comes with four wheel disk brakes that can take the vehicle from 80 to a complete stop in less than feet Or a little less than two telephone poles. Again, hardly an industry breaking record but definitely not bad for a fwd hatchback. As someone who prefers the upright driving position of a truck over the slightly reclined position of a car, the Cruiser was a natural fit for me.
Admittedly I can see why people might find it wonky and un-enjoyable. There are other complaints as well, the switches for lights and wipers are backwards from most other cars. And for some stupid reason the window controls are on the dash. It produced the exact same amount of horsepower, and like the Dodge Neon tested to have a higher horsepower than the manufacture claimed.
If the engine is the only positive thing you can think of when looking to buy this car, it might make more sense to just buy a Dodge Neon all together. The PT Cruiser GT had an optional 5-speed manual transmission, larger rotors and disc brakes on the front and rear tires. The PT Cruiser was front-wheel drive, and while it was a little too top-heavy to corner well at higher speeds, it was an overall comfortable and fun drive.
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