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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  What I need? - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Dazz Wryght - July 23 - 2:30 pm

  My wife and I wanted a small wagon to accomodate our child to come and our 50 lb german shepard. The PT was first on our list after renting one to drive 9 hrs from ATL GA to Winchester VA. I drove the rental the entire way without needing to stop aside from gas. I averaged 430 mi to the tank. Very comfortable for my 6 2" 290 lbs football defensive end-esque frame. I just bought a 03 w/ 14k Touring Edition Deep Red. My complaints are a slight vibration between 800 and 1200 RPM through out the car. Im not sure if this is normal or something that needs to be addressed. All 4cyl. engines vibrate. Some car Co. are better at concealing this than others. Will probably move to a GT in a year.

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  Best Ever! - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Snobyrd13 - July 16 - 2:00 am

  I wanted a PT Cruiser from the day I first saw one! Its unique, its comfortable and has all the options I ever wanted. Great in town and on road trips. My next car will be a PT Cruiser too!

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  Ooohh my god - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By GLORIA - July 7 - 4:20 pm

  Ok first of all I love my car it is cute and fun and I have enjoyed it till now. Brakes went out several times, the front bumper keeps falling off I replaces the head and gaskets and the oil is in the radiator again, I have replaced the thermostat three time as it keeps getting hot, I had to replace motor mounts twice, power steering is out again abs lights have been on a year and ac always leaked, service engine remains on, I have put a lot of money and it still it gets hot and oil still in the radiator, but it runs smooth for the two or three blocks before it gets hot again. Any recommendations? I cant afford to fix again nor get another car.

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  2003 PT Cruiser GT (turbo) - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By FndlyFmrFlyr - June 27 - 2:00 am

  Fun! Easy to enter and exit. Adults fit in back seat with room to spare. Turbo is very quick with virtually no turbo lag. Best assembled car I have bought. Has a wide turning circle that hinders parking in tight situation. Handling is good but feels better and very tied to the road with addition of rear sway bar.

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  Impressed all around! - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Jerry Lang - June 6 - 4:53 pm

  I loved the style when it first came out. I was told it was cheaply made. But, recently I was able to purchase one that had 33K and in my budget. It is fully loaded and though the gas mileage could be better it still beats the Explorer I had. It has the roominess for me and more comfortable than my 4-runner. It handles really nice and I get lots of compliments on the looks. It has lots of room for my needs and I love the speed it puts out. It now has 48K on it and I drive it 80 miles a day to and from work. We had signage put on it for my Wifes business and it sure looks good on the Cruiser with a big yellow sunflower on the back of the onyx green pearl coat. It really stands out.

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  GAS MILEAGE - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Walt - May 23 - 11:53 am

  Poor Gas Mileage 16 Miles PER GAL Around Town ... On a TRip About 21.

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  Dream cruser - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By jeggler - May 18 - 10:00 am

  After returning from overseas duty I purchased a Dream Cruser and took a 8000 mile trip in one week. After seting off with my two young boy on a camping trip toMtRushmore,Yellowstone, Stanley and Boise Idaho, Grand Canyon and the panhandle of Florida befor returning to Oklahoma City The car was flawless! I avradged 24 MPG, The manual shift was tight and came in handy through the canyons of the northwest states. The car has enoygh power to get your hart going. The sport handling was much better than expected. This car is full of suprises I can hall lts of camping gear and three people without a roof rack and the turbo just asked for more.

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  Performance review rebuttal - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Bruce Jones - May 4 - 10:00 am

  I read the review in the NY Times test, and I must disagree with the reviewer. While it is not as fast as my 57 Chevy,Pantera or even the 944 Turbo I used to drive, it has plenty of scoot outa the chute. I can light the tires with one quick stomp. Actually, low gear is probably too low, since you have to shift to second before you can cross an intersection, at full go. Also there is to big rpm drop from first to second. As to handling, it corners well in tight stuff, but has to much lean on fast large radius turns. Reliability? Mine had deep rustgrooves in the left front disc, and the right rear disc. Chrysler replaced discs and pads, no questions asked.

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  Bowers Review - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Mike Bowers - March 28 - 2:00 am

  Outstanding except for the power.

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  This is a Smile Car - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Ed Ellis - January 27 - 10:00 am

  This is a fun car to drive. I now have 3 of them. 1-2001, 1-2002 and 1-2003. I just returned to Philadelphia driving the 2003 to Orlando, FL and back. Enjoyed ride and comfort