Chrysler PT Cruiser (2000 - 2008) 2.2 CRD Classic 5d (02) (2003/53) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
It says that we never buy normal run of the mill cars plus we love retro stuff.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Mates of mine at work hate it with a vengance but friends and family love the looks and styling.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes maybe when the kids leave home.
What are you likely to buy next?
Unsure at the moment as we may keep her after all the money we have spent on keeping her on the road.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£1,100
When did you buy the car?
February 2015
Did you get a good deal and why?
We like to think we did at the time.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Had nearly bought one before but it was the 2.4 petrol and at the time we were looking for a diesel.
What was the dealer like?
Very helpful.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Turning circle is pretty rubbish, but the all round visibility and instant power when you want it is great.
What's it like to park?
Parallel parking is no problem but in a tight car park it does require a shunt back and forward to get in or out.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Unfortunatley this Cruiser hadn't been loved at all by the previous owner. In the last year my wife and i have had new brake pads and shoes all round, new tyres, oil leak, fuel injection pump reconditioned, water leak' airbag warning light continuosly binging on dash with wiring under drivers seat renewed, new gel battery and some of the rubber bushes replaced. for the suspension. Plus i have changed all the bulbs in the dash and then some bu***r smashed off drivers wing mirror which was a powerfold one. After all this repair, this money pit keeps bringing a smile to my wifes face and mine when we look at her.
What's most practical about your car?
Plenty of room inside as i am 6'6" tall and being the mercedes diesel engine it has loads of power when overtaking on the motorway.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Favorite gadgets are the tape player, the electric adjustment on the drivers seat, the rear parcel shelf which can be lowered to protect any breakables in the boot and the general looks of our cruiser.
