Overview & Reviews

Classic styling and modern utility were the guiding forces behind Chrysler's PT Cruiser. Based loosely on the Neon platform, this small van offers a flexible interior, head-turning looks and, sadly, only 150 horsepower. A more powerful engine is already in the works.

• Unique styling, low purchase price, roomy and flexible interior.

• Only 150 horsepower, engine noise at high rpms, initial demand will exceed supply.

User Reviews:

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  PT pity - 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By why pt - July 22 - 2:00 am

  2002 Ltd has 7000+ mls on it. Sure it has a lot of features for the price, but what is with the build quality? Drivers window rattles from day one. About 3000 mls lower dash lights stopped working. At 7000 mls the vehicle rolled backwards in park with key out of the ignition. And most recently I had an accident from brake problems at highway speed. But Chrysler had a special investigator look it over and he said he couldnt find any error codes. So in his opinion there is nothing mechanically wrong with it. Good for him, he can have the car. I will NEVER drive it again. I am trading it in, and it looks like Chrysler is unwilling to help me at all. How very Ford/Firestone of them.

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  Delight PT Cruiser - 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By waneswld - June 23 - 10:00 am

  After owning this car for three years my wife and I rate this car as our best buy ever. WE have been coast to coast on a 9000 cruise in year 2001. It was so much fun we are going from Calif. to Niagara Fall, Ont. again this year (2003). We have meet so many happy people (PT Owners) by going to the many many meet and greets in every state in the USA. We simple love this car and better yet no problems so far.

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  Pretty Good! - 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Pretty good! - June 11 - 2:43 pm

  I absolutely LOVED my PT Cruiser until I had a little accident. Apparently, they are very hard to work on due to the arrangement of everything inside. I hit a fire hydrant on the front right side and my insurance company wants to total the car even though it is fixable. The problem is the cost of the labor since its so hard to work on. Other than that, I love the car! Its great for hauling large items since its got removable back seats and its always been really reliable. It was even pretty good on the ice in the winter time out here in Colorado! I would rather have my PT Cruiser fixed than have to try and find a car as good as this one!

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  Excellent Car - 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By John M - March 30 - 10:00 am

  Most Fun car I have had......EVER !!! Practical, Great Looker

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  Would be great if it had a real engine. - 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By jwilson - March 5 - 10:00 am

  The PT Cruiser is just too heavy for 150hp and 146ft/lbs of torque. Chrysler also needs to address the drivability issues caused by turning the AC on. A car in this day and age that labors over its AC compressor is just not acceptable. Otherwise, a cool, well-built car.

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  Lovely, Lovely! - 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By mocknozzier - February 16 - 5:53 pm

  I bought my 2001 5-speed PT Cruiser on February 19, 2014, and it has been nothing but perfect so far! I only paid $2,500 for it, 85,000 mi, and numerous people commented on what good condition it was in (I had test drove another PT at a different dealer; it was higher priced and was in bad condition). I learned to drive stick in this car; it is particularly more easy to stall in this car than in other stick shifts. Its not very good in the snow, so its best to wait until the roads are plowed and salted to take it out. I have a lot of tall friends (around 6 ft), and for being a small car it has a lot of leg/head room! It is also a dream to parallel park and is very spacious on the inside!

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  Great Car!!! - 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By cTOF9 - February 15 - 10:00 am

  I bought the car for its looks and utility and have not been disappointed in any way. Sure, it could pack more mustard under the hood, but for the money you cant find a sweeter ride. I have had no mechanical problems and have recommended buying them to friends and family. In fact, after my sister drove mine, she traded in her Jetta for a brand new Cruiser!

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  Lemon - 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Clifford Milligan - January 19 - 11:50 am

  42,000 miles and I have replaced the head gaskets, oil pan gaskets, front wheel baring, front bushings and the Clutch Slave (dont ask me). While I love the look of this car, I will NEVER buy a Chrysler product without a 7/70 warranty - which they just eliminated.

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  In Luv with my PT - 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By PT Tim - November 2 - 10:00 am

  The styling of the car rekindled a "need-to-have" feeling that I had not felt since I bought my first 240Z back in the early 70s. I finally found my Patriot Blue Limited in January 2001 (when dealer stock was non-existant and the norm was to price it at up to $5000 over MSRP) but I had to drive over 200 miles away from home to get a reasonable price. Then the fun began ... New Tires (Potenza RE730), Shifter Kit, Headlamps etc. Still get people doing doubletakes when they see the PT go by ... Buy it, Drive it, Love It !!!

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  Good car - Bad snow - 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By ABean34 - August 17 - 10:00 am

  Bad in the snow!