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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  My First Chrysler - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Ernie - August 25 - 9:46 am

  The wife and I ran Route 66 this summer in the car. No matter what altitude we drove through, the turbo keep the perforance high. Great vacation car. For two weeks we were driving and had plenty of room for luggage and goodies we pickup along the way.

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  Consumer Report said dont buy a 2003 - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Karen - August 20 - 6:03 am

  Too bad I didnt find out until 3 years later! Replaced power steering pump, ABS is out, sensors burning out all over, replaced pricey turbo belts in first year, my dash looks like a Christmas tree with all the failure lights I have had to respond to. I love the car, but I hate the money I have to put into a car I am still paying for. Oh, and it has the turning radius of a brick. But love the look and heated seats and all the really fantastic extras -- a ton of room, really great for moving!

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  My 2003 PT Cruiser - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By 1daddyjoe - July 1 - 10:54 am

  All in all I am happy with it. I bought the car new and now have 150,000 plus miles on it. I dont baby the car at all, I drive it hard. Would I buy another one, probably not. The car has treated me ok. Just regular maintainance, tires, brakes, tune ups, timing belt, and just replaced my front wheel bearings. No real major issues on the car. The gas mileage is bad, and it feels under powered. Coming from VWs and driving them hard as well but, taking care of them as well. They felt a bit more sturdy and the gas mileage and power was there when I needed it.

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  Wolf in sheeps clothing. - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Czardingus - June 11 - 2:00 am

  Recently became owner of an inferno red PT Turbo. Wow - for the unwashed who dont know the specs. of this vehicle, the actual performance is a real shock. For most, PT = cute, reliable, functional travel. You can be anonymous in the PT-filled parking lots, with only the GT badging and cool wheels seperating you from the pack. But get on the road, and you can blow doors on almost anything in the turbos price range!

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  Retiree - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By CruisingAgain - February 18 - 10:00 am

  I bought it as my retirement gift to me and I love it. Its fun to drive, responsive, looks cool and comfortable to drive locally.

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  Drive it youll likel it - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By PTGT - January 24 - 10:00 am

  I test drove several small wagons and SUVs, the PT fit the bill for my needs as far a space and the turbo made it fun to drive, really fun to drive. Sometimes I intentionally take the long way home from work. Although it is no pickup, you can fit nearly anything you want in the back and/or will seat 4 adults comfortably. The Turbo, w/the heavy duty tranny and sport suspension make it a ball to drive. I test drove the auto (w/slapstick) and the manual, maybe I am the last American male to choose a manual transmission, but the turbo just calls for it.

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  Dont think I would buy american again. - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By willb - November 14 - 2:50 am

  By day 8 check engine light came on. They did nothing more than reset it & it would always relight within a day or 2. This car was in the dealership more than at home the first year. so many things went on with this car I couldnt even begin to report it all here. They also always wiggled out of letting me use the warranty on alot of the repairs. So as a result I have spent thousands in parts and labor. Now that I have found a reliable independent mechanic and have replaced most parts on it its now reliable and fun to drive so many years later. The dealership was a nightmare from day one. Was called back after 1 wk to redo sales contract (from 0% interest to 5%)

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  Its a Great Car, but... - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By ONeill - July 30 - 10:00 am

  I have owned the PT Cruiser for eighteen months and it has been a lot of fun. I have had zero problems with the car and it has never been back to the shop. The downside is that it gets around 17 mpg city and 21 highway. I called my service manager to see if there was a problem and he confirmed the mileage was common for the car.

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  Bonnie & Clyde - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By spruce65 - July 4 - 2:00 am

  Bonnie & Clyde would be proud!! We love our new PT Cruiser!! We have driven a mini-van for the last 10 years -- even though the PT is not as big -- we are having fun driving this cute car around town!! Everyone wants to drive it!! Cant wait to get a Bonnie & Clyde hat to wear while driving our PT Cruiser!!

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  Early Impressions - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Towbar - June 12 - 2:00 am

  I have driven this car approximately two thousand miles. I am very impressed with its performance, although torque steer is more noticable than what I expected.