Overview & Reviews

The PT Turbo debuts with a 215-horsepower engine that gives the unique and versatile Cruiser a much needed boost in performance.

• Handling and ride qualities, versatile and spacious cabin, unique styling, low sticker price.

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

User Reviews:

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  Second One is Always Better - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By PT N Me - December 21 - 2:00 am

  Great Car. Drove it from Norther CA to Southern CA with toddler and Grandma who has bad circulation in tow. We had a great time because the seats are comfortable. Mom could let the front seat down and sit in back with toddler and have her leg stretched out in the front. Hows that for comfort (because the front passenger seat folds all the way down!

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  Excelent Car - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Kelly Baker - December 8 - 2:00 am

  Buy one!!!! They are fun to drive, fun to own, and fun to look at. WONDERFULL CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!! See Eric Smith at Crown Chrysler in Greensboro, NC. He will give you a deal and make you feel at home.

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  Very nice car - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By kmag - November 21 - 10:00 am

  Bought the PT "woodie" a few months ago and couldnt be more pleased with the car. It is versatile,reliable, and its styling still draws a lot of lookers. I am impressed by the quality in the fit and finish. Everything just fits like it should. Power is adequate and it certainly is not a sports car but it isnt meant to be...all in all a great little car.

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  Had fun while I had it, but goodbye - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Brian - October 22 - 8:06 pm

  I had the car for about 4.5 yrs. The fuel pump just quit on me in my driveway and was replaced under warranty. The back liftgate wouldnt open so I had to take it in for that. The AC fan went kaput one summer in S. Alabama and shot out a lot of Freon on the H.P. discharge valve. I had that replaced 1 day short of owning it for three yrs. It woulnt idle worth a d, the dealer said the injectors were dirty and had that "cleaned" for a 180 bucks! (my bad) It started idling rough again shortly after that so I raised the idle speed myself with a little wire. I used it for a maintenance work car for three yrs and workrd great for that. It was fun to drive and held a lot of stuff, stereo was good

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  Try the Chevy HHV - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Gaguy - September 13 - 2:46 pm

  I have had more problems with this car than all my other vehicles combined. First off, the head gasket leaked oil before 300 miles and had to be replaced. Then the ventilation system recirculation door opens on its own because the underpowered engine is not capable of providing enough vacuum to keep it closed when going uphill. The infamously bad Chrysler automatic transmission went out at 31,700 miles and had to be rebuilt. The mechanics had the audacity to suggest someone that I put something in the transmission to cause it to fail. If they really thought that they should have refused repairs and given me the chance to take them to court but I think they knew they would lose.

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  A real hummer - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Champ - September 7 - 2:00 am

  The "roadability" matches anything I have driven. My wifes car is the 300M and my previous car was a Camero. The PT is more responsive than either and get up and go matches both. No blind spots and handling characteristics let you feel the road.

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  I love this car - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Gustavo - August 28 - 10:00 am

  Engine power are real stuff, Leather seats are unique just like my BMW seats

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  3 years ownership - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By schatzieII - August 20 - 7:50 pm

  No problems at all. Added dual exhast and airaid system. Opened hood trim for ram air effect. Very very fast. Have automatic -it downshifts to first say at 20 mph... hold on.. smokes tires and the ride is wild. Utility is great. Best gas mileage on road 23 MPG. Get a boost gauge. Install on PVC line. I get 13 to 15 lbs boost.. 25 vacuum. Drive at 15 vacuum in city for best mileage. Turbo will save your butt getting into traffic. Stay low on chrome. I have painted factory wheels, chrome door handle insets and Xeonon rear spoiler. Put money inside.. Aluminum floor mats.. Aluminum trim around dash and console and dash cover. Wow! looks great. PS. Waxed... turbo minis

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  great buy so far - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Greg - August 16 - 11:46 am

  I bought this car about 2 years ago, and have put on 20,000 miles so it has a total of 40K. This car has, thus far, been pretty reliable. I love the 5 speed manual and all the space. Removable seats have come in handy alot. Only problem noteworthy is the lift gate hydraulic struts stick and Click really loud when opened. Only BIG problem, this car is HORRIBLE in the snow. Will NEVER buy a car without ABS ever again. Great for cruisin and moving stuff as it has LOADS of space, just really not recommended for northern states who get lots of snow.

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  PT Finally Goes Zoom-Zoom. - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Spaceship Commander - August 10 - 2:00 am

  This is my 2nd PT and first Turbo ever owned. Chrysler has made the 215 HP Auto-Trans PT a smooth moving machine with beathtaking and almost seamless acceleration when you put your foot down. It is right at home on the freeway at speed or cruising around town. This is a neat car that is not only fun to drive but has great utility value. The drivers seating position is almost perfect with outstanding road visibility.