2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.51/5 Average
359 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

A convertible joins the PT Cruiser lineup for 2005.

Pros:
  • Distinctive styling inside and out, spacious cabin with multiconfigurable rear seats, smooth ride, spirited acceleration on turbo models, reasonable pricing.
Cons:
  • Acceleration can be sluggish with base engine, awkward seating position for shorter drivers, unimpressive fuel economy.

User Reviews:

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  • great little car - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
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    I had a BMW Z3 and VW Cabrio and I like this one better. It has a power top and it can fit four adults for a all day trip.In Tampa it is perfect car for fun!!!

  • TURBO CRUISING - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
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    I HAD A GT MUSTANG! BACK SURGERY FORCED ME TO SELL IT. I WAS VERY IMPRESSED WITH TURBO. CRUISING IN THIS GT MAKES ME FEEL YOUNGER THAN THE GT MUSTANG! GREAT LOOKING AND FUN TO DRIVE!

  • A Grown Womans Opinion - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
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    I love my red PT Cruiser. My husband & I own a bar & it suits both my business & personal needs. The ability to reconfigure the rear area from passenger seating, to dog transporter, to cargo areas make it PERFECT for me. I can afford most any auto made, but choose my PT Cruiser because its cute AND practical. Its nice to drive a car that does not look generic.

  • great all around vehicle - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
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    The pt cruiser is a great universal vehicle. The PT is quite flexible for storage with the removable seats. With the addition of winter tires, my PT was unstopable in the Chicago winters.

  • I love my car! - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
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    Ive owned my cruier convertible now for a year, and have very little negative to say about it. I have the GT Turbo model, so needless to say, the performance is excellent. The handling is very smooth on the road, and the easiest car I have ever driven. The car is roomy, comfortable, stylish and still turns heads after a year. Four fit comfortably in the car, and there is ample leg room for everyone, front or back. The trunk is also roomier than I thought it would be. This is a well put together and thought out vehicle.

  • PT Crusier - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
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    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.

  • Pocket Rocket - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
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    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.

  • Fun Car-Poor Mileage - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
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    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.

  • Anniversary & Birthday gift - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
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    I have only had my car for two months, but love it already. Its an extremely sturdy,stable car. When on the hwy. and a semi-truck passes by, I do not get blown away. I am a tall person, and there is exceptional amount of room in the front, and comfortable amount in the rear seating area. Its a fun car to drive, and the turbo engine delivers when you need it.

  • Loved the car but always in shop - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
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    I loved this car initially but in the less than 3 years I owned it I had to have the front wheel bearings replaced, as well as the front suspension rebuilt and/or replaced (depending on the component) the steering was becoming clunky (maybe a CV joint issue?) and the front speakers failed. I finally got tired of dropping the car off at the dealer every other weekend and traded it in for another car. (Not a Chrysler!!!!)

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