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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  The cruiser looks cool - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By RUSS - October 2 - 7:30 pm

  The only problem i have is the gas mileage. The car gets 17 city & 25 hwy if that! But otherwise it is fun to drive with a good engine strong transmission. This car has the coldest air conditioner of any car i tested. So in 95 degree weather i can get the temp in the car to 60 degrees.

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  2005 PT Cruiser GT Turbo - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Phil - June 8 - 7:53 am

  Bought this used in 2006 when it had 4400 miles on it. It now has 20,000 miles on it. I have had no problems at all. The 220 hp motor is fun. Gas mileage can vary greatly depending on how I am driving. 65-70 gets me about 26 mpg. 80 to 85 gets about 21 mpg. It handles great and tracks great. For a small vehicle it is surprisingly quiet.

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  PT CRUISER - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By LM - May 22 - 4:00 pm

  WOW!!! Cant say enough positive things about this car. I purchased new 3/2005 changed the oil every 3 to 4,000. I have 185,000 miles on her and she purrs like a kitten. Ive replaced brakes twice, tires 3 times and replaced rear shocks. My fault for using it like a truck. Thats it. I havent had this type of reliability from my Honda CR-V. What a work horse! Couldnt be more satisfied for the money.

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  PT Crusier - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Denis Cich - January 21 - 7:43 am

  This is a great car to drive. we have the Turbo engine in a Touring model and this thing has plenty og get up and go. It seems that the gas mileage could be better since it only has the 4 cylinder. I havent had any service problems, but only have 15,000 miles on it so far. Plenty of room in the front compartment for the size of the car and its fairly comfortable.

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  Pocket Rocket - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By theccur - January 19 - 10:56 am

  With 225hp and select shift, this car can be a hoot to drive. In town it has excellent flingability. On winding roads the brakes could be more powerful and the handling less flexible. Unfortunatly, I paid a premium price for a car that, aside from the drive train, only has a few extras (and leather) over the base model. No, I wouldnt buy it again, but on the whole its been a good deal thanks to the premium extended warranty. Despite low mileage, the turbo eats CV joints and there have been other early, more minor, mechanical failures. Gas mileage, highway and city, is unacceptably poor. Think SUV, which it definitely is not.

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  Fun Car-Poor Mileage - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Quincey - January 17 - 5:06 am

  Heads turn with the top down. Fun car to drive. Car was great in snow. Poor gas mileage is the only negative thing we found. Almost have the car a year now.Tunk opening a little awkward.

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  I love my PT Cruiser - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By cindyc - December 23 - 12:16 pm

  Except for the not-so-fab gas mileage, I love this car. Love the looks, the aftermarket items... its all tricked out. Got rid of muffler, glasspak improved energy 110%. Have low mileage, it works well.

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  fun car - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By tonyaes - November 13 - 10:00 am

  have standard 5 speed base model even dealer was amazed at all you get in base model. Only downside not real fast like turbo but well worth the money.Get many compliments and looks very sharp car with plenty of room for 4 adults. Easy get in-out.

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  Great Car - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By RUSGC - September 30 - 10:23 am

  The car was bought to be my wifes toy. My toy is an 84 Porsche 911. Im not going to say this is close to a Porsche, but it is a lot of fun and a real head turner, guys and gals, and it gets lots of looks and questions. Weve driven it on two trips, 1500 miles and 2800 miles..great trip car, very comfortable, GREAT performance from the turbo engine, very comfortable with top down. At Interstate speeds, we can converse at normal voice levels, and hear the radio/cd player, which, by the way,is easy to use and has good sound quality.

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  A realistic rating - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By The YARDI Guy - September 27 - 9:10 pm

  My first review wasnt posted, so heres a more informed and probably more realistic review than my first. This car is a street-legal version of the bumper car you find on the carnival midway. That said, I like it very much - too much to subject it to a supermarket parking lot or a recently oiled and sanded road. But, honestly, a four-banger automatic is not a "10" in performance. And 20/26 MPG is mediocre at best. It IS tops for fun, especially the "hey, look at me - I bet you wish you were driving under the sun in this than "couped-up" (thats a pun, not a misspell) in that Lexus" smile I wear when Im behind the wheel. I even like stoplights so I can give them all a good look-see!