Overview & Reviews

A convertible joins the PT Cruiser lineup for 2005.

• Distinctive styling inside and out, spacious cabin with multiconfigurable rear seats, smooth ride, spirited acceleration on turbo models, reasonable pricing.

• Acceleration can be sluggish with base engine, awkward seating position for shorter drivers, unimpressive fuel economy.

User Reviews:

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  05 PT Cruiser convertable - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By PJNodianos - November 21 - 10:00 am

  ordered as soon as I heard was avail. three month wait, however worth it. the cool vanilla color looks a lot better with the light brown top.(another re reason to order it to your own specs.) rides like a champ, keeps up with highway traffic verrry well...goes from cruising at 70 to 120 mph no trouble....however when you do "punch it" hold on! Make sure that ya get the light color interior with the vanilla color, also.

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  Cheated - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Ron - October 13 - 8:53 am

  Oil leaking unreliable crappie car and will never be a sucker to anything made by Chrysler. Bought new and now have a 5 year history of problems. 7 year 70,000 mile warranty. I have 72,000 miles on it now and the camshaft seal blows pouring out oil. At 3700 miles just 2 months old engine pulled for oil leaks. Chrysler wont help with warranty just 2000 miles over and history of this lemon even under the 7 years. The engine needs taken completely out and apart to find the problem. I feel cheated and wont waste any more money on it. Gonna go back to Ford. The most reliable vehicle I ever owned was a 1993 Ford tempo.

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  just plain fun. - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By wayne gerlipp - September 24 - 9:13 pm

  being an old muscle car jock the styling appealed to me the day they came out. since I was already partial to chrysler products(going back to the real hemi days- 425 underrated horsepower)the purchase of the p/t was a no brainer. it has plenty of pep with the turbo and is just plain fun to drive. the interior versatility is also a major plus.

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  My 2005 PT Cruiser Touring Edition - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Kyoti - September 15 - 10:33 pm

  I bought this car new in 2005. Decided to wait on a review until it was a few years old. I like to test something out for quite awhile before giving a review. It has low miles because I mainly use it as my work/commuter car. But it is a pretty reliable car. Havent had too much problems with it. My oil relay went out and my CD player went out as well. Thats the only problems Ive has with it in the 4 years Ive had it. It doesnt get as good of gas mileage as I would have thought...it gets the same as my old 1998 Mustang V6 and I think thats pretty bad actually, it should get better than that. All-in-all good car.

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  cruiser convertible touring - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By rocky hill - August 23 - 10:20 am

  A great little car that makes getting from here to there a fun experience. Coming from a large truck, Chevy 2500 hd diesel, this is like driving a go- cart. Convertible is easy to use and navigation system is just a plus.

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  Problem with manual transmission - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Myers1 - June 22 - 2:40 pm

  I am very disappointed in the durability of the clutch. I had to have it replaced at the dealership at 23,000 miles. It cost around a thousand dollars and is not covered under the warranty. I was told by the dealership that I was probably "riding the clutch". I have owned four cars with manual transmissions (all Hondas) and have never had any problem other than normal clutch wear. I am curious if others have experianced the same problem?

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  a bargin - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By happy owner - March 23 - 9:13 pm

  we bought our car for less than 11k brand new without any hassle. The car is a joy to drive and feels nothing like the bargain basement deal it was. We are thrilled with it. The car we trade in cost twice as much in 1998 and wasnt put together as well as our PT.

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  cheep fun - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By stu - February 8 - 7:13 am

  This car has almost been trouble free except for the gas gauge problem. Three times to the dealer to fix <19 days total>. Other than that its been trouble free. I have 34,000 miles on it. Very bad gas mileage only 19-20 in the city and not much better on the highway. overall the most for your money than any car out there.

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  Throw away car ? Not ! - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By 1924 - January 1 - 8:57 pm

  In 02 my TC by Maserati blew up/quit. After some time/research, I went to my Mopar dealer & told him I wanted a "Throw away car" I could abuse for 5 years hauling a 500 lb. show display & inventory. So, I ordered a brand new base PT Cruiser w/ disc. brakes (safety), radio upgrade, and cruise control. Ive hauled most everything: show display, bricks, 38 car fenders, most all yard stuff, etc. Problem - I liked it. Added fog/driving lights & que ball shifter knob (4 spd.). Then, 16" mag wheels & tires. Next, replaced seats w/ some leather ones from a limited. Finished w/ a used Borla stainless exhaust. @ 84,000 mi. Ive done the brakes, shift cable, shocks & struts, & drive shafts.

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  After 3 years and 35,000 miles I think.. - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Scott n Buffalo - November 29 - 9:36 pm

  After owning the car for 3 years overall I have mixed feelings. I went into this car after driving Honda/Subaru products and Chrysler failed to meet the bar set. I have been at the dealership at least once per month since getting the car – several control arms, molding items, and various suspension components broke during the first few years of ownership. Also, the initial fuel economy was terrible, but something happened right around 10,000 mile where both city and highway miles doubled.