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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  Survived a Deer! - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By marymary - September 21 - 10:36 pm

  I love this car like I have no other! Fun to drive with the top down and turbo roaring. This week a deer ran in front of me while I ws driving about 35mph. The impact didnt feel bad, felt like someone threw a basketball at the car. The deer was unfortunately killed. When I assessed the damage I was surprised how extensive it was. Bent hood and radiater, dented left fender, bent both grills...about $4K in all. I am so impressed at how little impact that I felt (airbags did not deploy.) The 2006 safety rating just came out and were excellent for PTs. The survivability of an accident in this car vs. a larger vehicle had always gnawed at me a bit...now I feel better.

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  2005 PT Touring - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Lori - August 27 - 9:10 pm

  I have owned my PT for about two and half years. I went from a Dodge Ram 1500 to this small PT only due to the fact my Ram only got nine mpg and fuel was running $4.00 per gallon. Basically there is plenty of room, with the back seats up, for my two hunting dogs. This was the only reason I bought it, because of the large cargo area.

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  05 Base model A/T - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Roscoe - August 16 - 11:20 pm

  I bought this car for my wife. It has been very useful and enjoyable mainly because it has a large cargo area but doesnt look like a bloody minivan! It is very stylish inside and out and is comfortable and roomy for us both (we are both tall). It has been perfectly reliable so far. I cant believe we payed only $13,880 for this new car when it listed for $17,220. Its fun to drive and really looks good in Inferno red.

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  Cruising - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By GBoy - August 14 - 10:00 am

  This is my second PT Cruiser, purchased a 2001 in April of 2000. The convertible is well made, quiet for a Rag Top. The "Smart Glass" is a design triumph. Even the base 2.4L moves the car well enough. The gearing in the 2005 is higher than my first Cruiser. Better gas mileage and fewer RPMs at highway speeds in 5th gear. It is fun to drive and looks great.

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  A Crowd Stopper - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Patrick Waszkiewicz - August 9 - 10:00 am

  I took my P.T. Cruiser out west for a 5000 mile shake down cruise. I was astouded by the power,economy,comfort and the amount of attention from strangers.Everytime I stopped,I recieved positive comments, and people giving the thumbs up as we cruising on the Interstates.People were taken by the design,the idea of a convertible really fasinated a lot of people.

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  Pleasantly Satisfied - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Mike Sr - August 9 - 10:00 am

  Exceptional ride for a smaller vechile. Plenty of cargo space with the fold down and tilt rear seats. The 180 hp gives this vechile plenty of pep and gas mileage on the highway is at 28 mpg. Fun to drive and turns alot of heads in your direction. Great car for the money.

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  No More Blues! - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By garcande - August 5 - 1:09 am

  Well, its finally fixed. I have a convertible again! Youll recall from my last review that I was still waiting for the parts from Chrysler which may/ or not come in December. I decided to search the web again for rebuilt parts. I finally found a company in Oregon that rebuilds the cylinders better than new. Better yet, they have an exchange policy that allows you to get the new parts up front and return the old ones for a credit. The Chrysler service team actually had to call them to find out how to install them, as they only know how to replace the complete unit (which you cant get)! I must say they were very helpful and Im sure they never want to see me again. Thats all for now!

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  Fun to Drive - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Disneybear - July 19 - 3:20 am

  Ive had the car about 2 weeks put over 1000 miles on her. Just wish the gas milage was alot better, well see if it gets better after shes broken in

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  second times a charm? - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By apodpaula - July 1 - 4:53 pm

  Bought new and loved it, since then not so much. At 30K had to have motor replaced because of bad head. At 40K, needed rear end work, now at 58K I find out I have to have motor replaced/rebuilt for a second time due to a oil leak in the head gasket. Im told by the dealership that it will be covered. We will see. After it was fixed the first time, I tried to fall in love with it again, but the honeymoon is over.

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  Great value - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Bob Campbell - June 16 - 6:40 am

  VERY VERSATLE...fun to drive. A mix of between a station wagon and a mini van. Priced to sell...a BARGAIN for the quality.